YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Allan Cooke 1890–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Oct 1890

Birth Location: Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia

Death Date: 09 May 1975

Death Location: Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Father: William Cooke

Mother: Gourlay Allan

Spouse(s): Mary Genninges

Children(s): Allan Cooke, William Cooke, Kevin Cooke

The story of William Allan Cooke began in 1890 in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia. In 1921, William Allan Cooke resided in Croydon, Queensland, Australia. In 1937, William Allan Cooke resided in Alpha, Queensland, Australia. William Allan Cooke married Mary Ann Vinette Genninges, and had children including Allan Phillip Cooke, Kevin Frederick Cooke, William Edwin Cooke. William Allan Cooke passed away in 1975 in Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Find more search results for William Cooke
WC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Allan Cooke began in 1890 in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia.
  • In 1921, William Allan Cooke resided in Croydon, Queensland, Australia.
  • In 1937, William Allan Cooke resided in Alpha, Queensland, Australia.
  • William Allan Cooke married Mary Ann Vinette Genninges, and had children including Allan Phillip Cooke, Kevin Frederick Cooke, William Edwin Cooke.
  • William Allan Cooke passed away in 1975 in Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Cooke's Ancestors

Self
William Cooke
1890–1975
Birth Place: Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia
Parents
William Cooke
1859–1932
Ballan, Victoria, Australia
Gourlay Allan
1863–1952
Gracemere, Queensland, Australia
Grandparents
John Cooke
1830–1905
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Elizabeth Potter
1834–1896
Battle, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cooke
1798–1839
Mary Crouch
1801–1850
Thomas Potter
1813–1840
Emma Nicholls
1810–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cooke
1765–1840
Mary Apps
1762–1829
William Crouch
1760–1823
Lucy Barrow
1767–1852
George Nicholls
1791–1872
Elizabeth Swift
1791–1871

William Cooke's Descendants

1.
WC
William (Allan) Cooke (19 Oct 1890–09 May 1975) m. Mary (Ann Vinette) Genninges (06 Nov 1887–25 Feb 1977)
  1. 1. Allan (Phillip) Cooke 1915–1995 m. Eileen (Hazel) French 1910–1981
  2. 2. William (Edwin) Cooke 1917–1999 m. Pamela (Berenice) Ovens 1931–2013
  3. 3. Kevin (Frederick) Cooke 1920–1984 m. Phyllis (May) Abel 1922–2003

William Cooke's Timeline

6 Records

1890
19 Oct 1890
Birth of William Allan Cooke in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia
Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia
1921
1921
Age 31
William Allan Cooke resided here in Croydon, Queensland, Australia
Croydon, Queensland, Australia
1937
1937
Age 47
William Allan Cooke resided here in Alpha, Queensland, Australia
Alpha, Queensland, Australia
1954
1954
Age 64
William Allan Cooke resided here in Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
1975
07 May 1975
Age 85
Death of William Allan Cooke in Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
1975
09 May 1975
Age 85
Burial of William Allan Cooke in Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia
    Record Source: Australia Birth Index, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Croydon, Queensland, Australia
    Record Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Alpha, Queensland, Australia
    Record Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Record Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 May 1975
    Event Place: Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Brisbane, Australia Burials and Cremations, Brisbane City Council; Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Brisbane City Cemeteries and Crematoria Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 09 May 1975
    Event Place: Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Record Source: Brisbane, Australia Burials and Cremations, Brisbane City Council; Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Brisbane City Cemeteries and Crematoria Collection

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE