Bryant/Williams/Williams/Tomlinson/Cooke Genealogy: From Richard Cooke to Elizabeth Cooke

*14th Generation: William Cooke

  • William was born on March 25, 1613, in Bristol, Gloucestershire.
  • He married Mary Blackborne, and they had one child together, William.
  • After Mary died, he married Ann. They had Eleanor and Phillip as children. Ann died in 1637.
  • After Ann died, he married Mary Miles. Frances and William were their children.
  • William and his wife, Ann, immigrated to Surry County, Virginia, on the Boat “The Transport.” They owned land on Blackwater River.
  • William died on November 10, 1679 (66 years old) in Surry County, Virginia.

14th Generation: Mary Blackborne

  • Mary was born in 1615 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.
  • She married William, and they had one child together:
    • William (who we are descended from) (1633-1698) Born in England
  • Ann and William’s children:
    • Eleanor (1634-1721) Born in England. Married Thomas Carter.
    • Phillip (1637-?) Born in Virginia
  • Mary Miles’ and William’s Children
    • Frances (1640-1721) Born in Virginia. Married John Person
    • William
  • Mary Blackborne died in 1633 (18 years old) in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. She died in childbirth.