Who was Walter Cooke?

Walter Cooke (1618–1696) was born in Leeds, Kent, England and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 18 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Walter Cooke 1618–1696

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees

Born 25 May 1618 · Leeds, Kent, England

Died 5 Jan 1696 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father Francis 11Th Great Grandfather Cooke

Mother Hester 11Th Great Grandmother Mahieu

Spouse Judith Birdsale

Children Elizabeth COOK, Hannah Cook, Henry Cook, Isaac Cook, John Cook, Judith COOK, Martha Twin Cooke, Mary Martha Cook, Samuel COOK, Samuel Cooke

Siblings Elizabeth Cook, Elizabeth Cooke, Francis Cooke, Hanna Cook, Henry Cooke, Hester Cooke, Jacob Cooke, Jane Cook, Jane Cooke, John Soule Cooke, Josiah Cooke, Mary Cooke, William Cooke

Records

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Sons of the American … 3903113.FTW Ancestry Family Tree The Pioneers of Massachusetts (1620-1650)

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis 11Th Great Grandfather Cooke

Hester 11Th Great Grandmother Mahieu

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Children

Biography

The story of Walter Cooke began in 1618 in Leeds, Kent, England. Walter Cooke married judith birdsale, and had children including elizabeth cook, hannah cook, henry cook, isaac cook, john cook, judith cook, martha twin cooke, mary martha cook, samuel cook, samuel cooke. Walter Cooke passed away in 1696 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record 3903113.FTW
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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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, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Blyth, York, England (1577) to Leeds, Kent, England (1618) across 2 generations.

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: Walter Cooke (1618–1696) was born in Leeds, Kent, England and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 18 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, 18 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 2 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.
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Francis 11Th Great Grandfather Cooke

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Hester 11Th Great Grandmother Mahieu

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Walter Cooke's Ancestors

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Walter Cooke PTP

1618–1696

Leeds, Kent, England