Individual Details
Jacob Cooke
(Abt 1618 - Bef 18 Dec 1675)
Jacob Cooke came with his mother on the Ann in 1623. On 10 June 1646 a marriage contract between Jacob Cooke and Damaris Hopkins was recorded whereunder Francis Cooke would give them one hundred acres of land when they were married. On 14 July 1674 Jacob deposed that he was "aged fifty six years or there about."
The will of Jacob Cooke of Plymouth, dated 11 December 1675, was proved 8 March 1676. He provided that "my engagement unto my Deare and loveing wife Elizabeth Cooke att or before my marriage with her be truely and honestly prformed unto her." He left livestock to wife Elizabeth "Towards and brining up of my three youngest Daughters." He also gave her the products of "the orchyard that I planted by or in the place I lived at att my first Marriage." He provided for eldest son Caleb Cooke, sons Jacob and Francis, and six daughter, who were named. The record was worn when transcirbed by Bowman, and is read "my six Daughters viz, "Mary Cookes." Also mentioned were "my Cozen Daniell Wilcockes" and "my brother Jon Thompson." The widow and son Caleb were named executors. Inventory of the estate was taken 18 December 1675 and presented to the court 8 March 1675.
The will of Jacob Cooke of Plymouth, dated 11 December 1675, was proved 8 March 1676. He provided that "my engagement unto my Deare and loveing wife Elizabeth Cooke att or before my marriage with her be truely and honestly prformed unto her." He left livestock to wife Elizabeth "Towards and brining up of my three youngest Daughters." He also gave her the products of "the orchyard that I planted by or in the place I lived at att my first Marriage." He provided for eldest son Caleb Cooke, sons Jacob and Francis, and six daughter, who were named. The record was worn when transcirbed by Bowman, and is read "my six Daughters viz, "Mary Cookes." Also mentioned were "my Cozen Daniell Wilcockes" and "my brother Jon Thompson." The widow and son Caleb were named executors. Inventory of the estate was taken 18 December 1675 and presented to the court 8 March 1675.
Events
| Birth | Abt 1618 | Holland |  | ||
| Marriage | Aft 10 Jun 1646 | Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts - Damaris Hopkins | | ||
| Death | Bef 18 Dec 1675 | Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts | |
Families
| Spouse | Damaris Hopkins (1627 - 1669) |
Endnotes
1. Austin, John D., Mayflower Families for Five Generations: Hopkins (Plymouth: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Volume 6., 1995).
2. Austin, John D., Mayflower Families for Five Generations: Hopkins (Plymouth: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Volume 6., 1995).
3. Austin, John D., Mayflower Families for Five Generations: Hopkins (Plymouth: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Volume 6., 1995).