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Martha Cooper 1578–1659 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 15, 1578

Birth Location: Henlow, Bedfordshire, England

Death Date: 25 Nov 1659

Death Location: St Michael, Cornhill, London, England

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Spouse(s): James Samson

Children(s): Henry (Mayflower), Agnes Cooper, Joseph Sampson, Amy Sampson, James Sampson, John Sampson, James Sampson, Mary Sampson

In 1578, Martha Cooper entered the world in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England, born to Father Cooper And Mother Cooper. Martha Cooper married James Samson, and had children including Agnes Ann Cooper, Amy Sampson, Henry Samson Mayflower, James Sampson, John Sampson, Joseph Sampson, Mary Sampson. Martha Cooper passed away in 1659 in St Michael, Cornhill, London, England.

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Biography

  • In 1578, Martha Cooper entered the world in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England, born to Father Cooper And Mother Cooper.
  • Martha Cooper married James Samson, and had children including Agnes Ann Cooper, Amy Sampson, Henry Samson Mayflower, James Sampson, John Sampson, Joseph Sampson, Mary Sampson.
  • Martha Cooper passed away in 1659 in St Michael, Cornhill, London, England.

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Martha Cooper's Ancestors

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Martha Cooper
1578–1659
Birth Place: Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
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Martha Cooper's Descendants

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Martha Cooper (March 15, 1578–25 Nov 1659) m. James Samson (11 Nov 1576–02 Feb 1639)
  1. 1. Henry (Samson) (Mayflower) 1602–1684 m. Ann Plummer 1615–1684
    1. 1. John Samson –1716
    2. 2. Dorcas Samson 1666–1684
    3. 3. Hannah Samson 1650–1684
    4. 4. Elizabeth Samson 1647–1719
    5. 5. James Samson –1718
    6. 6. Stephen Samson –1714
    7. 7. CALEB Samson 1670–1744 m. MERCY STANDISH 1665–1728 m. Rebecca Bartlett 1664–1741
      1. 1. David Sampson 1685–1772
        1. 1. Ebenezer Samson 1717–1808 m. Hannah Harlow 1720–1792
        2. 2. Charles Samson 1715–1792
        3. 3. Lydia Samson 1713–1767 m. Nathaniel Bosworth 1709–1767
        4. 4. Mercy Samson 1665–1728
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Polly) Sampson 1727–1800
        6. 6. Deborah Samson 1732–
        7. 7. Helena Samson 1732–
        8. 8. Chaffin SAMPSON 1735–1773
        9. 9. Eleanor Sampson 1732–1769
        10. 10. Charles Samson 1715–1792 m. Mary Church 1718–1787
        11. 11. Lydia Samson 1713–1765
        12. 12. David Samson 1719–1749
        13. 13. Mercy Samson 1729–1763
        14. 14. Jonathan Samson 1724–1809
        15. 15. Mary Samson 1722–1810 m. John (Little) Jr 1714–1798
      2. 2. Jerusha Sampson 1704–1778
      3. 3. Priscilla Sampson 1697–1758 m. Priscilla Bartlett 1696–
      4. 4. Joshua Samson –1741
      5. 5. Sarah Samson –1721
      6. 6. Caleb Samson –1750
  2. 2. Agnes (Ann) Cooper –1621 m. Edward Tilly 1588–1621
  3. 3. Joseph Sampson 1594–1640
  4. 4. Amy Sampson 1601–1626
  5. 5. James Sampson 1595–1601
  6. 6. John Sampson 1595–1639
  7. 7. James Sampson 1603–1664
  8. 8. Mary Sampson 1595–1600

Martha Cooper's Timeline

5 Records

1577
15 Mar 1577
Martha Cooper was baptized in Henlow, Beds, England
Henlow, Beds, England
1578
March 15, 1578
Birth of Martha Cooper in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
1578
18 Jan 1578
Martha Cooper was baptized in Brightling, Sussex, England
Brightling, Sussex, England
1654
17 Aug 1654
Age 76
Death of Martha Cooper in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
1659
25 Nov 1659
Age 81
Burial of Martha Cooper in St Michael, Cornhill, London, England
St Michael, Cornhill, London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1654
    Event Place: Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Church of England Parish Registers, 1538-1812; Reference Number: P69MIC2A003MS04063001
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] International, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Yorkshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
    [5] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1659
    Event Place: St Michael, Cornhill, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Church of England Parish Registers, 1538-1812; Reference Number: P69MIC2A003MS04063001
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] International, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Yorkshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
    [5] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1577
    Event Place: Henlow, Beds, England
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 15, 1578
    Event Place: Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2395.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LSS

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1578
    Event Place: Brightling, Sussex, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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