Who was William Cook?

William Cook (1745–1748) was born in Marton, Yorkshire, , England and died in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Cook 1745–1748

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1745 · Marton, Yorkshire, , England

Died 29 Jan 1748 · Great Ayton, Yorkshire, , England

Father James Cook

Mother Grace Pace

Siblings Captain James Cook, Christiana Cook, Jane Cook, John Cook, Margaret Cook, Mary Cook

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Cook

Grace Pace

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Children

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Biography

In 1745, William Cook entered the world in Marton, Yorkshire, England, born to james cook and grace pace. William Cook passed away in 1748 in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1745

Birth of William Cook in Marton, Yorkshire, England

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1748

Death of William Cook in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cook

This ancestor line traces from Loch Leven Castle, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom (1544) to Marton, Yorkshire, , England (1745) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cook (1745–1748) was born in Marton, Yorkshire, , England and died in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, , England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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