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William Cooke 1683–1740

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Cooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Oct 1683 · Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 30 Nov 1740 · Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Jacob Cooke (1653–1747)
Mother Lydia Miller
Siblings Damaris Cooke, Jacob Cooke Iii, Jared Cook, Josiah Cooke, Lydia Cooke, Rebecca Cooke

Researchers connected through William Cooke 1683–1740

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1683, William Cooke entered the world in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to jacob cooke and lydia miller. William Cooke passed away in 1740 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1683
Birth of William Cooke in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1740
Death of William Cooke in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Beaugency, Departement du Loiret, Centre, France (1000) to Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1683) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Cooke (1683–1740) was born in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

William Cooke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Cooke PTP
1683–1740
Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Jacob Cooke PTP
1653–1747
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Unknown
Grandparents
Jacob Cooke PTP
1653–1747
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Cooke's Descendants

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William Cooke PTP 1683–1740