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Walter Cooke 1618–1696

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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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees

Born 25 May 1618 · Leeds, Kent, England
Died 5 Jan 1696 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Records
U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Sons of the American … 3903113.FTW Ancestry Family Tree The Pioneers of Massachusetts (1620-1650)

Researchers connected through Walter Cooke 1618–1696

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

The story of Walter Cooke began in 1618 in Leeds, Kent, England. Walter Cooke passed away in 1696 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record 3903113.FTW

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts (1620-1650)

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Walter Cooke in Leeds, Kent, England
Birth
1696
Death of Walter Cooke in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Cooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Cooke (1618–1696) was born in Leeds, Kent, England and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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 1 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

Walter Cooke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Walter Cooke PTP
1618–1696
Leeds, Kent, England
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Walter Cooke's Descendants

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Walter Cooke PTP 1618–1696