William Cooke 1683–1740
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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
Researchers connected through William Cooke 1683–1740
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
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.
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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William Cooke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record