Richard COOKE : Eaton Bray

[Brian E 1]

Enquiring might somebody to be able to assist with information reference this Baptism :

Richard COOKE  baptised 3rd March 1632 Eaton Bray, Beds.

No fathers name is mentioned, but his mother is named as Elyzabeth COOKE (spelling as recorded).

Both FindMyPast and Family Search record the same information.

I have an idea, that maybe, Elyzabeth was more than likely a single woman (by status).
Which is what I would like to confirm.

If anyone might have access to / sight of the original documents or transcriptions, that may show any additional information, that would help to clarify.

My thanks in advance, info would be most appreciated.

Brian E

[rosie99]

The reason that familysearch & FindMyPast have the same information is that FindMyPast's record is sourced from familysearch  .Index © IRI. Used by permission of FamilySearch Intl
Ancestry have the same record.

Looking at the transcripts of other baptisms in Eaton Bray for that year they only name one parent so it would be fair to assume Richard was illegitimate.  Hopefully someone will be able to confirm what the register shows.

[Brian E 1]

Many thanks

Brian E

[Bunnygirl]

Hi
From my copy of Eaton Bray Parish Register the register starts in 1559
Baptisms
Cooke Ric son of Eliz  baptized 2/2/1633

There is a baptism for an Elizabeth Cooke
Eliz daughter of William 11/3/1613. William a weaver
If this is your Elizabeth she has about 6 siblings all baptized in Eaton Bray

There is also this burial which may be of interest
Cooke Elizabeth daighter of Alice a widow 18/5/1633

Bunnygirl

[Brian E 1]

Thank you,
will follow up the details given.

Brian E