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PP_23	That Helen Cooke (23) was the mother of Myra Frost (11)
	Myra Frost daughter of Henry James Frost and Helen formerly Cooke was born on 19 November 1851 in Enfield.		PP_11
	Henry James Frost and Helen had 5 children between 1851 and 1859, including Myra Greaves in 1851.		Birth
	Henry James Frost and Helen Cooke married in 1850 in Manchester, both of 'full' age. His father is given as Thomas Frost, a spinner, and hers as John Cooke, an appariser.		Marriage
	The 1851 census lists Henry Frost, aged 26, a railway clerk born (c. 1820) in Manchester and his wife Helen, aged 22, born (c. 1828) in Cheltenham, living in Nags Head Lane in Enfield.		1851 Census
	Helen Frost died aged 32 on 15 March 1860 in Edmonton, Middlesex.		Death
	The 1841 census in Cheltenham lists Helen Cooke, aged 12, born (c. 1828) in Cheltenham, living with her father John Cooke aged 45, an auctioneer, her mother Sarah, 43, and sisters Sarah 20, Mary 15, Lois 15, and Lydia 7.		1841 Census
	Ellen daughter of John Cooke, an auctioneer, and Sarah his wife was baptised in Cheltenham on 24 September 1828.		Birth
	My descent from Helen Cooke is confirmed by her father's DNA matches - she having no sibling who had children, so also no descendants with whom to have DNA matches.		DNA
	So the mother of Myra Frost (11),
	Helen Cooke (23), born in 1828 in Cheltenham,
	married to Henry James Frost (22) in 1850 in Manchester,		PP_22
	died in 1860 in Enfield, was the daughter of
	John Cooke (46), and		PP_46
	Sarah Stayt (47).		PP_47
PP_46	That John Cooke (46) was the father of Helen Cooke (23)
	Ellen daughter of John Cooke, an auctioneer, and Sarah his wife was baptised in Cheltenham on 24 September 1828.		PP_23
	The 1841 census in Cheltenham lists John Cooke aged 45, an auctioneer, his wife Sarah, 43, and daughters Sarah 20, Mary 15, Lois 15, Helen 12, and Lydia 7.		1841 Census
	The 1851 census in Cheltenham lists John Cooke aged 56, an auctioneer (staying overnight in a hotel), his wife Sarah, 55, born in Upton, Oxfordshire, and daughters Sarah Stayte 30, Lois 25, and Lydia 17, and a son John Turner Cooke 19, a silk warehouseman.		1851 Census
	John Cooke of Cheltenham and Sarah Stayt of Bledington married in Bledington on 22 January 1816.		Marriage
	The 1861 census in Cheltenham lists John Cooke aged 69, an auctioneer, born in St. Johns, Worcester, his wife Sarah, 65, born in Upton, Oxfordshire, and daughters Sarah S. 40, Lois 35, and Lydia 26, all born in Cheltenham.		1861 Census
	Sarah Cooke, wife of John Cooke, auctioneer, died aged 71 on 8 November 1866 in Cheltenham.		Death
	The 1871 census in Cheltenham lists John Cooke aged 79, a retired auctioneer, born in St. Johns, Worcester, and daughters Sarah Stayt 50, Lois 44, and Lydia 37, all born in Cheltenham.		1871 Census
	Mr. John Cooke died aged 80 on 26 August 1871 (born c. 1791)in Cheltenham.		Death
	The birth of John the son of Isaac Cooke and Lois his wife on 5 September 1791 was recorded in a Quaker ceremony in Worcester.		Birth
	My descent from John Cooke is confirmed by at least 3 DNA matches averaging about 13cM with descendants of his brother Isaac Cooke, and at least 3 matches averaging about 13cm of all descendants of John with all descendants of Isaac.		DNA
	So the father of Helen Cooke (23),
	John Cooke (46), born in 1791 in Worcester,
	married to Sarah Stayt (47) in 1816 in Bledington,		PP_47
	died in 1871 in Cheltenham, was the son of
	Isaac Cooke (92), and		PP_92
	Lois Wood (93).		PP_93
PP_92	That Isaac Cooke (92) was the father of John Cooke (46)
	The birth of John the son of Isaac Cooke and Lois his wife on 5 September 1791 was recorded in a Quaker ceremony in St. Martin Worcester.		PP_46
	In 1812 Isaac Cooke handed over his trade in China and Glass in Cheltenham  to his son John Cooke.		Notice
	Lois Cooke, wife of Isaac Cooke, died on 7 November 1821 in Cheltenham aged 60 (born c. 1761).		Death
	Isaac Cooke (not a member of the Quakers), died on 16 January 1825 in Cheltenham aged 63 (born c. 1762).		Death
	Isaac Cooke of Worcester, glover, married Lois Wood of Worcester on 29 December 1784 in a Quaker ceremony. This records that Isaac Cooke was the son of Samuel Cooke, a cordwainer, and Ann his wife, and that Lois Wood was the daughter of John Wood of Maidstone, Kent, papermaker, and Mary his wife.		Marriage
	As John Cooke was baptized in St. Martin Worcester, as was his younger sister Lydia somewhat later, and his parents Isaac and Lois had 8 children baptized in Worcester between 1785 and 1799,		Birth
	and Isaac Cooke died in 1825 aged 63 (born c. 1762),		Death
	the father of Isaac is certainly the son of Samuel and Ann in the same place in 1862.		Birth
	In fact, Isaac was one of 8 children born there to this couple between 1758 and 1773, so the marriage of the parents must be the one between Samuel Cooke of St. Martin Worcester and Ann Davies of While Ladies Aston in that place in 1757,		Marriage
	especially as two of the relatives listed in the marriage in 1784, Elizabeth and Ann Dracott, are certainly the youngest daughters of Ann Davies' elder sister Hannah and her husband Richard Draycott!		Davies Tree
	So the father of John Cooke (46),
	Isaac Cooke (92), born in 1762 in Worcester,
	married to Lois Wood (93) in 1784 in Worcester,		PP_93
	died in 1825 in Cheltenham, was the son of
	Samuel Cooke (184), and		PP_184
	Ann Davies (185).
PP_184	That Samuel Cooke (184) was the father of Isaac Cooke (92)
Records	The Records
B_1726c	1726-05-31 Baptism in St. Martin-in-the-Cornmarket, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1726
	Samuell son of Thomas & Ann Cooke
M_1757	1757-11-24 Marriage in St. Martins Worcester (Ancestry, Worcestershire Marriages & Banns, 1754-1947)			Samuel (184)	1757
	Samuel Cooke of the parish of St. Martin in the City of Worcester and Ann Davies of this parish			Ann (185)
	Married in this church by licence this twenty-fourth day of November in the year One Thousand and Seven Hundred and fifty seven by me Wm Jeffreys, curate
	This marriage was solemnized between us                Samuel Cooke
	Ann Davies
	In the presence of     John Whitehouse
	Timothy Davies
	1758-10-05 Baptism in St. Martin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1758
	Samuel son of Samuel & Ann Cooke			Ann (185)
	1760-03-13 Baptism in St. Swithin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1760
	Anne daughter of Samuel & Anne Cooke			Ann (185)
B_1762	1762-02-08 Baptism in St. Martin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Isaac (92)	1762
	Isaac son of Samuel & Ann Cooke			Samuel (184)
				Ann (185)
	1764-08-06 Baptism in St. Martin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1764
	Catharine dr of Samuel & Ann Cooke			Ann (185)
	1766-03-13 Baptism in St. Martin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1766
	Thomas son of Samuel & Ann Cooke			Ann (185)
	1768-03-15 Baptism in St. Martin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1768
	Benjamin son of Saml & Ann Cooke			Ann (185)
	1770-11-19 Baptism in St. Martin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1770
	Mary dau'r of Samuel & Ann Cooke			Ann (185)
	1773-01-03 Baptism in St. Martin, Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, England BMD 1538-1812)			Samuel (184)	1773
	Esther dau'r of Samuel & Ann Cooke			Ann (185)
M_1784	1784-12-29 Marriage in Worcester (BMD Nonconformist Records, Ancestry, TNA RG 6/517)			Isaac (92)	1784
	Whereas Isaac Cooke of the City of Worcester Glover, son of Samuel Cooke of the same place Cordwainer and Ann his wife, and Lois Wood of the said City of Worcester, daughter of John Wood of Maidstone in the County of Kent, papermaker and Mary his wife			Lois (93)
	having declared their intentions of taking each other in Marriage before several Meetings of the People called Quakers in the City of Worcester and the Proceedings of the said Isaac Cooke and Lois Wood after die Enquiry and deliberate Consideration thereof were allowed by the said Meetings, they appearing clear of all others and having consent of Parents and Parties concerned
	Now these are to certify all whom it may concern that for the accomplishing of their said Marriage this Twenty-ninth Day of the Twelfth Month called December in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Four they the said Isaac Cooke and Lois Wood appeared at a public Assembly of the aforesaid People & others in their Meeting House in the City of Worcester aforesaid and he the said Isaac Cooke taking the said Lois Wood by the Hand did openly and solemnly declare as follows
	Friends, In the fear of the Lord and before this Assembly I take this my Friend Lois Wood to be my Wife, Promising through Divine Assistance to be unto her a Loving and Faithful Husband until it shall please the Lord by Death to separate us
	And the said Lois Wood did then and there, in the said Assembly declare as foillows
	Friends, In the fear of the Lord and before this Assembly I take this my Friend isaac Cooke to be my Husband, Promising through Divine Assistance to be unto him a Loving and Faithful Wife until it shall please the Lord by Death to separate us
	And the said Isaac Cooke and Lois Wood as a further Confirmation thereof and in Testimony thereunto, did then & there to these Presents set their Hands
	Isaac Cooke            Lois Wood
	We who were present, among others, at the abovesaid Marriage have also subscribed our Names as Witnesses thereunto, the Day & Year above written
	Benjn Mence, Thomas Foster, James Fell, Elizabeth Beesley, Hanh Bevington jun., Saml Bevington jun., Sarah Smart, Susanna Graingen, Elizabeth Street, Thomas Smith, Elizabeth Williams, Candia Burlingham, Mary Beesley, Kath. Field, W. Turville, Saml Corbyn, Martha Burlingham, Tino Bevington, Eliz Bangham, Geo. Beckett, Mary Bannister, Ruth Read, Jane Read, Hannah Thackwell
	Relations: Sam'l Cooke, Ann Cooke, Thomas Wood, Thomas Cooke, Ann Cooke, Thomas Rich, Elizabeth Draycott, Ann Draycott
	This list of relations neatly confirms our Cooke relationships with the Wood, Rich and Davies families!!
	Samuel and Ann Cooke are the groom's parents, Thomas Cooke his younger brother, and Ann Cooke his elder sister.		Cooke Tree
	Thomas Wood is the bride's elder brother, born 1760.		Wood Tree
	Thomas Rich is the bride's uncle on her mother's side, born 1750c.		Rich Tree
	Elizabeth and Ann Draycott are the groom's cousins on his mother Ann Davies' side, born 1763 and 1764.		Davies Tree
	Her elder sister Hannah Davies married Richard Draycott in 1755, and Elizabeth and Ann are their 2 youngest daughters.
M_1784a	1784-12-29 Marriage in Worcester (BMD Nonconformist Records, Copy, 2010)			Isaac (92)	1784
	Isaac Cooke of Worcester took Lois Wood of the same place to be his wife on the 29th day of the 12th month called December 1784 In the presence of			Lois (93)
	Martha Burlingham  Sarah Smart  Han. Bevington Jun
	Tim Bevington  James Fell  Saml Bevington Jun
	Eliz. Bangham  Ruth Read  John Rutty
	Geo Beckett   Jane Read  Geo Williams
	and others
	1785-10-06 Birth in Worcester, Worcestershire (FMP, Society of Friends' Registers)			Isaac (92)	1785
	Thomas son of Isaac & Lois Cooke			Lois (93)
	1787-04-06 Death in Worcester, Worcestershire (FMP, Society of Friends' Registers)			Isaac (92)	1787
	Thomas 18 months, born 1785			Lois (93)
	1787-08-02 Birth in Worcester, Worcestershire (FMP, Society of Friends' Registers)			Isaac (92)	1787
	Lois daughter of Isaac & Lois Cooke			Lois (93)
	1789-07-29 Birth in Worcester, Worcestershire (FMP, Society of Friends' Registers)			Isaac (92)	1789
	Samuel son of Isaac & Lois Cooke			Lois (93)
B_1791	1791-09-05 Birth in St. Martin Worcester (BMD Nonconformist Records, Copy, 2010)			Isaac (92)	1791
	On the fifth day of the ninth month called September One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety One was born at Worcester			Lois (93)
	in the Parish of St Martins (so called) in the County of Worcester unto Isaac Cooke, Glover and Lois his wife, a son who was named John.			John (46)
	We who were present at the said birth have subscribed our names as witnesses thereof
	James Field, Surgeon, the Mark of Mary Barmored?y
	N.B. The father not in Unity
	1793-06-28 Birth in Worcester, Worcestershire (FMP, Society of Friends' Registers; Ancestry, CoE Births and Baptisms 1812-1922)			Isaac (92)	1793
	Thomas son of Isaac & Lois Cooke			Lois (93)
	He was also baptized into the Church of England as an adult in 1834 in Cheltenham				1834
B_1795	1795-09-15 Birth in Worcester, Worcestershire (FMP, Society of Friends' Registers; Ancestry, CoE Births and Baptisms 1812-1922)			Isaac (92)	1795
	Lydia daughter of Isaac & Lois Cooke			Lois (93)
	She was also baptized into the Church of England aged 19 as Lydia Emily Hughes daughter of Isaac & Lois Cooke of Cheltenham in 1814, in St. Martin Worcester…		Baptism		1814
	a few months after marrying Thomas Hughes in Bristol.		Marriage		1814
	1797-08-31 Birth in Worcester, Worcestershire (FMP, Society of Friends' Registers)			Isaac (92)	1797
	Mary daughter of Isaac & Lois Cooke			Lois (93)
	1799-12-25 Birth in Claines, Worcester, Worcestershire (BMD Nonconformist Records, Copy, 2010)			Isaac (92)	1799
	On the Twentyfifth day of the twelfth month called December One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Nine was born at Worcester in the Tything of Whitstone in the Parish of Claines in the County of Worcester unto Isaac Cooke, Glover and Lois his wife, a son who was named Isaac.			Lois (93)
	We who were present at the said birth have subscribed our names as witnesses thereof
	James Field, Surgeon Mary Wood Hannah Dark
	N.B. The father not a Member
	1807-12-13 Marriage in St. Mary Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Ancestry CoE Marriages and Banns 1754-1938)			Family (92)	1807
	Thomas Brawn of this parish batchelor and Lois Cook of the same parish County & Diocese spinster were married in this church by licence this thirteenth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven by me Henry Foulker
	This marriage was solemnized between us                Thos Brawn
	Lois Cooke
	In the presence of     Jonathan Wildey
	Susannah Wildey
	Note that the groom appears to have been Isaac Cooke's partner in their firm 'Cooke and Brawn' upholsterers, so also became his son-in-law, though the firm was dissolved four years later.		Cooke & Brawn		1814
	1809-07-13 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			Isaac (92)
	List of Agents for the British Fire Office includes
	Mr. Isaac Cooke, Cheltenham
N_1811	1811-02-21 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			Isaac (92)
	CHELTEHHAM
	NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between ISAAC COOKE, and THOMAS BRAWN, of Cheltenham, in the County of Gloucester, Cabinet-Makers, and Upholsterers, under the firm of Cooke and Brawn, was on the 1st day of January last dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any claim or demands upon the said Partnership concern, are requested to send an account thereof, to the said Isaac Cooke, in order that the same might be adjusted and discharged; and all persons indebted thereto, are requested to forthwith pay the same to the said I. Cooke only.
	CHELTEHHAM
	ISAAC COOKE, begs leave most respectfully to return his thanks to the Public, for the liberal patronage with which he has been honored, previous to, and during the Partnership with the above named THOMAS BRWAN; and to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Cheltenham, that he continus carrying on the Cabinet and Upholstery Business in all its branches, and humbly solicits the support of the Public, which by his strenuous endeavor to please, he hopes to merit & obtain.
	1811-04-04 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			Isaac (92)
	ISAAC COOKE
	CABINET-MAKER & UPHOLSTERER
	TO HIS
	HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER
	No. 98, opposite the NEW MARKET_HOUSE,
	CHELTENHAM
	TAKES this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, and the Inhabitants in General, for the very liberal support he has for several years experienced in the above line, and begs leave to inform them, that he has engaged an Upholsterer of the of the first eminence from London, experienced in the modern style of drapery, and every other branch of Upholstery; and being determined to unite economy with elegance, flatters himself he shall be able to give entire satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands.
	Every article in the Cabinet line manufactured in the first style of elegance, which he is determined to sell on the lowest terms. Beds, Mattresses, and all kinds of Household Furniture on the shortest notice; likewise a very extensive assortment of floor, bedside, and stair Carpeting, Hearth Rugs, &c.; painted Floor Cloths and Matting of the best quality; with spring patterns of paper hangings, bordering, &c, from the most eminent manufacturies.
	*** An experienced Paper-hanger provided.
A_1812	1812-10-01 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			Isaac (92)
	CHELTENHAM			John (46)
	China, Glass, and Staffordshire Warehouse
	No. 328, HIGH_STREET
	ISAAC COOKE, actuated by unfeigned impressions of gratitude, returns his acknowledgments to the Nobility, Gentry, and Public in general, for the very liberal support he has experienced in the CHINA, GLASS, and STAFFORDSHIRE WARE TRADE, and respectfully announces, that he has declined the above Trade in behalf of his Son, JOHN COOKE; whom he humbly presents to their patronage and favour.
	In intimating this circumstance to his Friends and the Public, I. COOKE further announces, that he purposes continuing the CABINET and UPHOLSTERY business at No. 98, High-street, and assures them, that every attention shall be paid to their commends.
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	JOHN COOKE, flattered by the continual success which has fostered the endeavours of his Father in the above line, throws himself with confidence on the discriminating generosity of the Public; and trusts, from his determination to pursue the conduct of his predecessor, in rendering Articles, distinguished for taste, quality, and fashion, to merit and acquire their support
	Cheltenham, Sept. 23, 1812.
M_1814	1814-04-14 Marriage in Bristol, Gloucestershire (Ancestry, CoE Marriages and Banns 1754-1938)			Family (92)	1814
	Thomas Hughes & Lydia Cooke
B_1814	1814-07-02 Baptism in Worcester, Worcestershire (Ancestry, CoE Births and Baptisms 1812-1922)			Family (92)	1814
	Lydia Emily Hughes aged 19 daughter of Isaac & Lois Cooke of Cheltenham, cabinet maker		Birth 1795
	1815-01-19 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)
	General Cabinet and Upholstery
	Ware Rooms
	THOMAS COOKE
	Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer
	TO HIS
	Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester,
	No. 98, High Street, Cheltenham;
	Most respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and Public, that having taken to the above Business, heretofore carried on by his Father, Isaac Cooke, with deference solicits the same liberal Support: assuring them, that all Orders will be executed with speed and punctuality.
	French Bed, Window, and other Draperies, in the most modern and approved Style; Venetian and Spring Roller Blinds.
	T. C. determined by the strictest attention to the commands which his Friends may be pleased to honor him, and by neatness of execution, with moderate charges, hopes to merit a share of public patronage.
	Spring Paper Hangings, &c
M_1816L	1816-01-17 Marriage License in the county of Gloucestershire (GLSRO, Copy, 1990)			John (46)	1816
	17th Day of January 1816			Sarah (47)
	On which Day appeared personally John Cooke of the Parish of Cheltenham in the County and Diocese of Glocester, and, being sworn on the Holy Evangelists, alledged and made Oath, That he is of the age of twenty one Years and upwards, and a Batchelor and that he intends to marry with Sarah Stayt of the Parish of Bledington in the County and Diocese of Glocester, Spinster aged twenty Years and upwards; and that he knoweth of no lawful Lett, or Impediment, by reason of any Pre-contract, Consanguinuity, Affinity, or any other Cause whatsoever, to hinder the said Marriage; and that he prayed a Licence to solemnize the said Marriage in the Parish Church of Bledington  aforesaid; in which said Parish of Bledington  the said John Cooke further made Oath, That she hath had her usual Abode for the Space of Four Weeks last past.
	Let Licence pass as prayed. John Cooke
	Sworn before me J. Hippisley
	At the same time appeared personally Thomas Stayt and being sworn on the Holy Evangelists made Oath that he is the father of the above named Sarah Stayt and consenting to her marriage with the above named John Cooke.
	Thomas Stayt
	Sworn before me J. Hippisley
M_1816b	1816-01-17 Marriage Bond in the county of Gloucestershire (GLSRO, Copy, 1990)			John (46)
	Know all Men, By these Presents, That We John Cooke of Cheltenham in the County of Glocester Glass & china Seller and Thos. Stayt of Bledington in the same County Yeoman are held and firmly bound unto Henry by divine Permission Lord Bishop of Glocester in the Sum of Two Hundred Pounds of lawful Money of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to be paid to the said Lord Bishop or his...
M_1816	1816-01-22 Marriage in the parish of Bledington (GLSRO, Copy, 1989)			John (46)	1816
	John Cook of the parish of Cheltenham in the County of Gloucester Bachelor and Sarah Stayt of this parish of Bledington in the same County Spinster were married in this church by licence with consent of parents this twenty second day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixteen by me, William Jones Minister.			Sarah (47)
	This marriage was solemnized between us                John Cooke
	Sarah Stayt
	In the presence of     Mary Cooke              Edwd Stayt
	Thos Cook                 Wm Stayt
	1816-01-22 Marriage in the parish of Bledington (British Newspaper Archive, Cheltenham Chronicle 25.01.1816)			John (46)
	Monday was married, at Bledington, in this county, Mr. John Cooke, of this town, to Miss Sarah Stayte, only daughter of Thomas Stayte, esq. of Bledington.			Sarah (47)
	1816-05-02 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			Isaac (92)
	ISAAC COOKE
	Appraiser and General Commission Agent,
	AT HIS OFFICES
	Down the Passage, No. 328, High-St. Cheltenham,
	BEGS leave to offer his service to the Public, whose Patronage he most respectfully solicits in the above line, trusting to his many years experience, in the general line of Trade, to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands, by punctuality, and strict attention to their interest.
	1819-02-25 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			John (46)
	BENNET’s
	Patent Portable Filtering Machine
	Sold by Appointment of the Patentee, by
	JOHN COOKE,
	AT HIS
	Glass, China and Lamp Warehouses, in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
	WHEN clear and wholesome Water is wanted, this apparatus is of the utmost importance for its facility and purifying qualities, it renders the foulest water clear as CRYSTAL, whether from Rivers, Lakes, or any other source. Its operation is perpetual, and yields a pure and constant stream of 300 Gallons in 24 hours, and only occupies the small space of 20 inches.
	1819-10-14 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			John (46)
	THOMAS COOKE
	Upholsterer to His R. H. the Duke of Gloucester,
	Undertaker & Appraiser,
	2, COLONNADE, and PORTLAND-PASSAGE,
	GRATEFUL for the very liberal support conferred upon him since his commencement in the above Business, begs to inform his Friends, the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that induced by the desire of devoting the most regular attention to the increasing Commands of his Friends, he has taken into Partnership his Brother, JOHN COOKE, whose exertions added to the Concern, will, he trusts, enable him, by the assiduity and promptitude which shall mark the execution of orders, to secure a continuance of the kind preference which he thankfully and proudly acknowledges has hitherto been shown to him.
	At the repeated solicitation of numerous Friends, T. and J. COOKE will connect with their Establishment, the Businesses of Auctioneers, Appraisers, & House & Estate-Agents,
	Which they pledge themselves to establish and continue on such principles as they, with deference, feel confident will ultimately prove to the satisfaction of those who may be pleased to entrust Property to their disposal.
	Oct. 13th, 1819
	Agents to the British Fire Office
	1819-11-04 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			John (46)
	Glass and China Warehouse
	328, HIGH-STREET, CHELTENHAM.
	JOHN COOKE respectfully begs to inform his Friends and Public, that in consequence of an arrangement he has entered into with his Brother, he has declined his GLASS and CHINA Business of Cheltenham, in favour of JOHN YATES, his late assistant, whom he can recommend with confidence to their support, hoping that they will be pleased to continue to him those favors which for many years he has so liberally experienced, and for which he will be ever grateful.
	328, High-Street, Cheltenham, Oct. 6 1819.
	1819-11-11 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			John (46)
	THOMAS AND JOHN COOKE
	UPHOLSTERERS
	to His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester,
	Auctioneers, Appraisers, Undertakers
	House, and Estate Agents
	2, COLONNADE, and PORTLAND-PASSAGE,
	BEG to inform their Friends, the Nobility and Gentry of Cheltenham, and of the County, that they have made such arrangements in the concern, and formed such connexions with the first Houses in the respective branches of the Business, that they feel a confidence will meet the approval of those who may be pleased to favor them with their orders, to which they pledge themselves to give every possible attention, and to execute in the first style of modern Elegance and Workmanship.
	T. and J. COOKE also beg leave to state, that they are enabled to supply WASHABLE and other PAPER HANGINGS, full 10 per Cent. lower than the prices usually obtained for that article.
	A Number of Houses in the Town and its Environs, always on Sale or to be Let, suitable to the accommodation of small or large families of respectability.
	Agents to the British Fire Office
	1819-11-11 Notice in the Cheltenham Chronicle (British Newspaper Archive, Copy)			John (46)
	WINCHCOMB
	To be Sold by Auction
	By Messrs. T. & J. COOKE
	On the Premises of Mr. THOMAS ASHMORE in Winchcomb,
	on Monday, the 15th of November, and following days;
	ALL the HOUSEHOLD FUNITURE, Wines, Liquors, Glass, China, Plate, Books, Linen, &c., &c.; consisting of mahogany four-post bedstead and hangings; tent and other bedsteads and furnitures; goose-feather and flock beds; blankets, counterpanes, mattresses, chest of drawers, pier and swing-glasses; mahogany drawing-room and other chairs; window curtains; Brussels and other carpets; fendersm fire-irons; dining, card, & other tables; mahogany bureau; tea china, table ware, glass, a barometer, about 30 hogsheads and other casks, trams, &c. dairy and brewing utensils, and a great variety of other useful effects.
	Catalogues may be had of Mr. BANCKS, Surgeon, Winchcomb; and of the Auctioneers, at their Upholstery Ware-Rooms, 2, Colonnade, Cheltenham.
D_1821	1821-11-07 Burial in Cheltenham (BMD Nonconformist Records, Copy, 2010)			Lois (93)	1821
	Lois Cooke, age: 60, residence: Glocester, description: wife of Isaac Cooke, when died: 1821-11-03			Isaac (92)
	1824-08-03 Marriage in Gloucester (BMD Nonconformist Records, TNA RG6/Piece 0364/Folio 11, Copy, 2011)			Isaac (92)	1824
	Isaac Cooke, son of Isaac Cooke and Lois, China & Glass Seller of Gloucester married Elizabeth Sankey, daughter of John Sankey, optician, and Ann			Lois (93)
D_1825	1825-01-16 Burial in Cheltenham (BMD Nonconformist Records, Copy, 2010)			Isaac (92)	1824
	Isaac Cooke (not a member), age: 63, residence: Cheltenham, description: -, when buried: 1825-01-11
A_1827	1827-03-15 Limited Admon in Cheltenham, Glocs (GlRO, copy 2004)		Admon	Isaac (92)
	Testator: Isaac Cooke, Cheltenham, Chinaman, died several years before 1827
	Executors: son Isaac Cooke
	Date: 15 March 1827
	Witnesses: A. G. Davis, J. Chadborn
	Will: - Limited adminstration of property by son Isaac Cooke, in trust for Sarah Bate, of Cheltenham, widow
	1827 Baptism in Cheltenham, Glocs (PRO/C1861)			John (46)
	Lois dau. of John C. Cooke & Sarah			Sarah (47)
B_1828	1828-09-24 Baptism in the parish of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GLSRO, Copy, 1992)			John (46)	1828
	Name: Ellen			Sarah (47)
	when baptized: September 24			Helen (23)
	daughter of John & Sarah Cooke
	Abode: Cheltenham
	Quality Trade or Profession: Auctioneer
	By whom the ceremony was performed: C. Winstanley
	1832-01-06 Baptism in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Ancestry, CoE Baptisms 1813-1913)			John (46)	1832
	John Turner son. of John & Sarah Cooke, auctioneer			Sarah (47)
	1833 Baptism in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Ancestry, CoE Births and Baptisms 1812-1922)			John (46)	1833
	Lydia dau. of John & Sarah Cooke, auctioneer			Sarah (47)
C_1841	1841-06-07 Census record for Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Ancestry.co.uk)			John (46)
	Regent Mansion			Sarah (47)
	Name Age Sex Profession, trade, etc. born in county			Helen (23)
	John Cooke 45 M Auctioneer N
	Sarah do 43 F  Y
	Sarah do 20 F  Y
	Mary do 15 F  Y
	Lois do 15 F  Y
	Helen do 12 F  Y
	Lydia do 7 F  Y
	Sarah Stait 75 F Ind. N
	Jemima Potlock 20 F F. S. Y
	Ann Pridy 20 F F. S.
M_1850	1850-09-18 Marriage solemnized at St. Johns Church in the parish of Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Registration District: Manchester (GRO, Copy, 1980)			Henry (22)	1850
	Name and Surname                    Henry James Frost                       Hellen Cooke			Helen (23)
	Age                                             full                                                  full
	Condition                                    Bachelor                                         Spinster
	Rank or Profession                     Gentleman                                      -
	Residence                                   Great Yarmouth Nflk                      Manchester
	Father's Name and Surname       Thomas Frost                                John Cooke
	Father's Rank or Profession        Spinner                                           Appraiser
	Married in the church of St. Johns according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by License by me, Wm Huntington
	This marriage was solemnized between us             Henry James Frost
	Hellen Cooke
	In the presence of       John Cooke
	Emiley Frost
	1850-09-18 Marriage at St. Johns Church, Manchester (British Newspaper Archive, Cheltenham Chronicle 03.10.1850)			Henry (22)
	Sept 18, at St. John’s Church, Manchester, by the Rev. William Huntington, M.A., Mr. Henry James Frost, of Great Yarmouth, second son of Thomas Frost, Esq., of Manchester, to Helen, fourth daughter of Mr. John Cooke, auctioneer, of this town.			Helen (23)
C_1851a	1851-03-30 Census record for Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Ancestry.co.uk)			John (46)
	Royal Hotel, High Street
	Name Rel. C. Age Sex Profession, trade, etc. Where born
	John Cook vis M 56 M Auctioneer Cheltenham, Glocs
C_1851b	1851-03-30 Census record for Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Ancestry.co.uk)			Sarah (47)
	St. Andrews Terrace, Chester Road
	Name Rel. C. Age Sex Profession, trade, etc. Where born
	Sarah Cook wife M 55 F Auctioneer’s wife Upton, Oxon
	Sarah Stayte do dau U 30 F  Cheltenham, Glocs
	Lois do dau U 25 F  Cheltenham, Glocs
	John Turner do son U 19 M Silk Warehouseman Cheltenham, Glocs
	Lydia do dau U 17 F  Cheltenham, Glocs
	Hannah Jackson serv U 19 F House Servant Shipton, Glocs
	1852-10-28 Obit (British Newspaper Archive, Cheltenham Chronicle, Copy)			John (46)
	Oct 18, at Enfield, Middlesex, Mary, second daughter of Mr. John Cooke, auctioneer, of this town, in her 29th year.
	1854 Cheltenham Directory (SoG, 1989)			John (46)
	Cooke J. appraiser and accountant 21, Tivoli Place
	1854 Cheltenham Directory (Copy, 1989)			John (46)
	Cheltenham. Mr. John Cooke, Appraiser, Accountant, and Auctioneer, Offices - No. 11 Regent Street. Valuations of every description of Property carefully made. SALES BY AUCTION Effected with Promptitude and Punctuality. DERANGED AFFAIRS EQUITABLY ADJUSTED. Partnership Accounts faithfully Arranged. CONFIDENTIAL CORRESPON-DENCE CONDUCTED. And all other Business attached to the duties of and Accountant and Amanensis. JOHN COOKE in offering his thanks to those who have kindly supported him, trusts that his long experience and practical knowledge, will enable him to secure the satisfaction and interest of those who may honour him with their confidence.
	1856 Income Tax Assessment (Family Record, Copy)			Family (46)
	No. 64. Year 1856. Notice of First Assessment under the Income Tax Acts. Schedules D & E. Salesman @ Mr. Thos Shelmerdine, * Bk Mosley St. Mr. John Turner Cooke County of Lancaster, Township of Manchester, District 8.
	TAKE Notice, That the Commissioners for putting into execution the Acts of Parliament for granting to Her Majesty Duties on Profits arising from Property, Professions, Trades, and Offices, and acting within and for the District of Manchester have, by Virtue of the Power and Authority vested in them by the said Acts, made an assessment on you for the year ending the 5th of April 1857, as follows:
	Amount of Assessment          Duty
	Under Schedule D, on Profits of Trade,
	Professions, Foreign Property, Casual Profits
	Under Schedule E, on Profit of Offices and
	Employment                                                               £120 - -                                 £5 15s  -
	Total Duty
	Dated the 18th day of December 1856, ? Gill, Clerk of the said Commission
	If you have any cause to Appeal against the same, you must give Notice in Writing, Ten Days before the Day of Appeal to the Surveyor of Taxes, at his Office, situate at 70, George Street, Manchester and appear personally before the Commissioners on the day appointed for hearing the case. Edward Andrew, Collector.
	The Day fo Appeal is fixed for the -- Day of 185- at -- o'Clock in the forenoon, at the  Offices of the Commissioners of Taxes, 70, George Street, Manchester
	1858 Lancastershire Directory (SoG, 1991)			Family (46)
	Thomas Shelmerdine silk agent 8 Back Mosley St. (employer of J. T. Cooke in 1856)
D_1860	1860-03-15 Death in the Sub-district of Enfield in the County of Middlesex,			Helen (23)	1860
	Registration District: Edmonton (GRO, Copy, 1987)			Henry (22)
	Where and when died:               Fifteenth March 1860 Enfield Town
	Name and surname:                   Helen Frost
	Sex:                                            Female
	Age:                                           32 years
	Occupation:                               Wife of Henry James Frost a Railway Station Master
	Cause of death:                          Carcinoma, 5 Months, certified
	Signature, description, and
	residence of informant:           Susannah Parry Davies, present at the death, Baker Street, Enfield
	When registered:                        Sixteenth March 1860
	Signature of registrar:                John Purdry Registrar
E_1860	1860-03-19 Entries in Helen Cooke's Bible			Helen (23)	1860-1
	John Lovesy, Imperial Library Cheltenham			Henry (22)	1860-2
	Helen Cooke Sep. 1 1839			Myra (11)	1860-3
	Feb 25 1860 Henry James Frost - A Parting Gift from a departing Wife to the best the dearest + most devoted of Husbands - Read it often, + teach the little ones to read it dearest Henry to you - Oh! thus will you find true comfort in this Life, + be guided Safe later to Heaven!!
	Helen Cooke
	Born Sept 1st 1828 Christened Aug 5 1843 Confirmed Mar 14 1843
	Henry James Frost
	Born May 7 1824 Christened May 29 1824 Confirmed   184
	Married at St. John's Church Manchester on Wed. Sep. 18 1850
	Myra Frost Enfield
	Born Nov 19 1851 Christened Jan 1 1852
	Henry Howard Frost
	b. April 11 1853 Christ. July 13 1853
	Helen Nancy
	b. June 30 1854 bapt. Dec. 14 1854 d. Dec 30 1854 Interred parish church Jan 4 1855
	Charles Alfred
	b. Nov 29 1855  bapt.  Jan  7 1856  d.  Feb 14 1856   "    Feb 18 1856
	Walter James
	b. June 15 1857 Christ. Aug 7 1857
	Ernest Alfred
	b. Jan 26 1859 Christ. Feb 17 1860
	Helen, wife of Henry James Frost died 15th March 1860 aged 31 years + interred at St. Andrews Enfield on the 19th March 1860 –
	CRW: this last probably the handwriting of Henry James Frost
C_1861	1861-04-08 Census record for Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (PRO, Copy)			John (46)
	Name Rel. C. Age Sex Profession, trade, etc. Where born			Sarah (47)
	John Cooke Head M 69 M Auction. Appraiser Worcs St. Johns
	Sarah Cooke W M 65 F - Oxon Upton
	Sarah S. Cooke daur U 40 F Daily Governess Glocs Cheltenham
	Lois Cooke daur U 35 F do do do do
	Lydia Cooke daur U 26 F no occupation do do
	Hannah Bradley serv U 19 F servant do Rundham?
	1861-09-24 Marriage in Manchester (British Newspaper Archive, Manchester Courier 28.09.1861)			Family (46)
	On the 24th inst., at St. John’s Church, by the Rev. John Harding Robinson, B.A., cousin to the bride, assisted by the Rev. William Huntington, M.A., rector, Mr. John Turner Cooke, to Mary Robinson Gunson, only daughter of Mr. John Gunson, both of this city
D_1866	1866-11-08 Death in the Sub-district of Cheltenham in the County of Gloucester,			Sarah (47)	1866
	Registration District: Cheltenham (GRO, Copy, 1987)			John (46)
	Where and when died:                   Eighth November 1866, Kingscote Villa
	Name and surname:                       Sarah Cooke
	Sex:                                                Female
	Age:                                               71 years
	Occupation:                                    Wife of John Cooke, Auctioneer
	Cause of death:                               Gastro Entritus and Dropsied Effusion, certified
	Signature, description, and
	residence of informant:                  Elizabeth Green, present at the death, Sherborne Place, Cheltenham
	When registered:                            Ninth November 1866
	Signature of registrar:                     John Bennet Registrar
	1866-11-13 Obit (British Newspaper Archive, Cheltenham Chronicle, Copy)			Sarah (47)
	Nov. 8, at Kingscote villa, aged 71, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. John Cooke, appraiser, &c.			John (46)
C_1871	1871-04-02 Census record for Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (PRO, Copy)
	25 Tivoli Place
	Name Rel. C. Age Sex Profession, trade, etc. Where born
	John Cooke Head W 79 M Retired Auctioneer Worcs St. Johns
	Sarah Stayt Cooke daur U 50 F Governess Glocs Cheltenham
	Lois Cooke daur U 44 F do do do
	Lydia Cooke daur U 37 F Daily do do do
	Fanny Moxley serv U 21 F General Servant do do
D_1871	1871-08-26 Death in Cheltenham, Glocs. (British Newspaper Archive, Cheltenham Chronicle 05.09.1871)			John (46)
	August 26, at 25, Tivoli-place, Mr. John Cooke, aged 80 year
	1871-08-31 Death in Bledington, Glocs. (Family Record)			John (46)
	John C. Cooke
	1880-01-03 Death in Manningham, Yorkshire (British Newspaper Archive, Manchester Courier 06.01.1880)			Family (46)
	Cooke – On the 3rd inst., Mary Robinson, the beloved wife of John Turner Cooke, Park View, Manningham, Bradford
	1881-04-08  Census record for Heaton, Bradford, Yorkshire (EMW, 1999, Ancestry.co.uk)
	24 North Park Road
	Name Rel. C. Age Sex Profession, trade, etc. Where born
	John Turner Cooke Head W 49 M Stuff Merchant Cheltenham GLS
	Myra Frost Nce U 29 F Housekeeper Enfield MSX
	Jane Smith Srv U 29 F Cook, domestic servant Harley? YKS
	Sarah Smith Srv U 27 F Housemaid Harley? YKS
	1883-10-10 Marriage in Manningham, Yorkshire (British Newspaper Archive, Leeds Times 13.10.1883)			Family (46)
	Cooke – Greaves – October 10th, at St. Luke’s Church, Manningham. John Turner Cooke, Manningham, to Mary, only daughter of the late John Greaves, Bradford
M_1883	1883-10-11 Marriage (The Bradford Observer Bradford, Yorks., Copy)			Family (46)
	MARRIAGES
	COOKE - GREAVES - At. St. Luke's Manningham by the Rev. J. T. Maguinness, vicar, assisted by the Rev. J. C. Hamer, John Turner Cooke, of Manningham, to Mary, only daughter of the late John Greaves of Bradford.
	GREAVES - FROST - At the same time and place, Edward, eldest son of the late John Greaves, to Myra, only daughter of the late Henry James Frost, of Manchester.
T_1937	1937 Cooke Family Tree (Family Record)		Cooke Family
	Notes found in the desk of Constance Greaves in 1937 in the handwriting of her mother Myra Frost
T_1979	1979 Ancestors and Descendants of Myra Frost and Edward Greaves		Cooke/Frost Tree
	Compiled by Gert Milner, granddaughter, from information obtained from papers, etc. in possession of late Gertrude Greaves, daughter.
	© C. R. Watts 2020 created 10.12.1989, revised 11.12.2024
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