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Martha Cook 1739–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1739

Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 11 Nov 1808

Death Location: Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Simeon 1715

Mother: Melatiah 7x

Spouse(s): Abraham 6X, Abraham BENTON

Children(s): Stephen Benton, Samuel Benton, Meltiah Benton, Martha Benton, Martha Benton, Abram 5X, Samuel Benton, Joseph Benton, Isaac Benton, abraham 1, Elijah Benton, Joseph Benton, Joseph Benton

The story of Martha Cook began in 1739 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. In 1790, Martha Cook resided in Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Stat. In 1800, Martha Cook resided in Bethlehem, Berkshire, Massachusetts. Martha Cook married Abraham Benton, Abraham Benton Sr 6X, Martha Cook, and had children including Abraham 1760 Benton 1, Abram Benton 5X, Elijah Benton, Isaac Benton, Joseph Benton, Martha Benton, Meltiah Benton, Samuel 1777 Benton, Samuel Benton, Stephen Benton. Martha Cook passed away in 1808 in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Cook began in 1739 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1790, Martha Cook resided in Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Stat.
  • In 1800, Martha Cook resided in Bethlehem, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
  • Martha Cook married Abraham Benton, Abraham Benton Sr 6X, Martha Cook, and had children including Abraham 1760 Benton 1, Abram Benton 5X, Elijah Benton, Isaac Benton, Joseph Benton, Martha Benton, Meltiah Benton, Samuel 1777 Benton, Samuel Benton, Stephen Benton.
  • Martha Cook passed away in 1808 in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Cook's Ancestors

Self
Martha Cook
1739–1808
Birth Place: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Simeon Joshua Cook 1715
1715–1767
Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Melatiah (Robens Robbins) 7x
1720–1796
New Marlborough, Berkshire Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joshua (Cooke) 8x
1682–1746
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Patience Doane
1682–1746
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Capt (Jonathan) Robbins
1694–1777
Wethersfield, Hartford Co, CT
Sarah Welles
1708–1776
Wethersfield, Hartford Co, CT
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Jr
1643–1731
Deborah Hopkins
1648–1727
Mary Knowles
1642–1699
Robert **
1676–1741
Sarah Wolcott
1686–1738
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah COOKE
1610–1666
Elizabeth Deane
1603–1687
Richard Knowles
1614–1675
RUTH BOWERS
1616–1687
Robert Cpt
1649–1714
Elizabeth GOODRICH
1658–1698
Samuel Sr
1656–1695
Judith Wolcott
1653–1740

Martha Cook's Descendants

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Martha Cook (1739–11 Nov 1808) m. Abraham (Benton Sr) 6X (11 Apr 1725–24 Oct 1806) m. Abraham BENTON (11 Apr 1722–24 Oct 1804)
  1. 1. Stephen Benton 1777–1859
  2. 2. Samuel Benton 1785–1860
  3. 3. Meltiah Benton 1775–
  4. 4. Martha Benton 1782–
  5. 5. Martha Benton 1763–1781
  6. 6. Abram (Benton) 5X 1766–1813 m. Lois (KIBBE Benton) 5X 1780–1864
    1. 1. Abram (Cook) BENTON 1812–1888
    2. 2. Alva (Benton) 4X 1805–1873 m. Lucinda (Earle) 4X 1809–1873
      1. 1. Louisa Benton 1829–1889
      2. 2. Abram Benton 1830–1907 m. Mary 1835–1900
        1. 1. Clara Benton 1853–
        2. 2. Frederick Benton 1859–
      3. 3. George (Henry) Benton 1850–1929
      4. 4. Edward Benton 1845–1920
      5. 5. Viana Benton 1847–1849
      6. 6. Aaron (Graham) Benton 1853–1853
      7. 7. Samuel (Octalona) Benton 1837–1863
      8. 8. Julia Benton 1841–1927
      9. 9. John (H) Benton 1835–1893
      10. 10. Mary (Lucinda Benton) 3X 1839–1914 m. Pierre ((Peter) Cadarr) 3X 1832–1900 m. George (Van) Wormer –1900
        1. 1. Seymour Cadarr 1868–1947 m. Jessie (M) Cadarr 1881–1967 m. Margaret ((Maggie) E Morgan) Cadarr 1892–1968
        2. 2. Salmon (A) Cadarr 1870–1947 m. Jessie (F) Cadarr 1884–1957 m. Jessie (F.) Jenkins 1884–1957 m. Margaret ((Maggie) E Morgan) Cadarr 1892–1968
        3. 3. Julia (L.) Poole 1872–1933 m. Benjamin (E.) Poole 1874–1944
        4. 4. Saml Cadarr 1864–1937 m. Mary (Ellen) Benson 1864– m. Nettie Pratt 1868–1948
        5. 5. Henry Codarr 1865–
        6. 6. George Cadarr 1865–
      11. 11. George (Riley) Benton 1850–1910
      12. 12. Edmond BENTON 1846–1927
      13. 13. Amarett (Amelia) Benton 1844–1917
      14. 14. Alva (Earle) Benton 1842–1915
      15. 15. Jane Benton 1832–1914
      16. 16. Abram (R) Benton 1843–1907
      17. 17. Louisa Benton 1829–1889 m. George (W) Bailey 1821–1897
        1. 1. Lucinda Bailey 1848–1848
        2. 2. Roxann Bailey 1847–1919
        3. 3. Robert (Emmet) Bailey 1848–1927
        4. 4. Mary (Julia) Bailey 1862–1914
        5. 5. Matilda Bailey 1867–1875
    3. 3. Asa Benton 1803–1892
    4. 4. Allen Benton 1801–1864
    5. 5. Dolly Benton 1810–1810
  7. 7. Samuel (1777) Benton 1777–1780
  8. 8. Joseph Benton 1767–1853
  9. 9. Isaac Benton 1773–1861
  10. 10. abraham (1760 benton) 1 1760–1764
  11. 11. Elijah Benton 1769–1840
  12. 12. Joseph Benton 1764–1766
  13. 13. Joseph Benton 1767–1853

Martha Cook's Timeline

4 Records

1739
1739
Birth of Martha Cook in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1790
1790
Age 51
Martha Cook resided here in Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 61
Martha Cook resided here in Bethlehem, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Bethlehem, Berkshire, Massachusetts
1808
11 Nov 1808
Age 69
Death of Martha Cook in Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1739
    Event Place: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 594; Image: 644; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Bethlehem, Berkshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Bethlehem, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 13; Page: 172; Image: 173; Family History Library Film: 205611

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1808
    Event Place: Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0078

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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