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Thomas Cooke 1697–1774

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Cooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 27 Apr 1697 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 31 May 1774 · Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Father Richard Cooke
Mother Hannah Smith (1678–1751)
Siblings Abigail Cooke, Anne Cooke, Caleb Cooke, Deborah Cooke, Elizabeth Cooke, Hannah Cooke, Sarah Cooke, Thankful Cooke
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Researchers connected through Thomas Cooke 1697–1774

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Cooke began in 1697 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Cooke passed away in 1774 in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Thomas Cooke in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1774
Death of Thomas Cooke in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1697) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Cooke (1697–1774) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Richard Cooke
Father
Hannah Smith
1678–1751 · Mother
Cooke US Census Records
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Thomas Cooke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Cooke PTP
1697–1774
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Smith PTP
1678–1751
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Elizabeth Barnes PTP
1644–1692
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas Cooke's Descendants

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Thomas Cooke PTP 1697–1774