Joseph Cook1

M, b. about 1664, d. 21 March 1745/46
Relationship7th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Joseph Cook was born about 1664 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Susanna Briggs, daughter of John Briggs and Hannah Fisher, on 19 April 1692 in Tiverton, RI, by Joseph Church, Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol.1 
Death*Joseph Cook died on 21 March 1745/46 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherJohn Cook1 b. 30 Mar 1630, d. 16 May 1691
MotherMary Borden1 b. 13 Jan 1632/33, d. 23 Dec 1690
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-granduncle. 

Family

Susanna Briggs b. abt 1672, d. bef 1742?
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 69.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 105.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 106.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 109.
  5. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 112.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Susanna Briggs1

F, b. about 1672, d. before 1742?
Birth*Susanna Briggs was born about 1672.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Cook, son of John Cook and Mary Borden, on 19 April 1692 in Tiverton, RI, by Joseph Church, Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol.1 
Death*Susanna Briggs died before 1742?1 
FatherJohn Briggs1
MotherHannah Fisher1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 7th great-granduncle. 

Family

Joseph Cook b. abt 1664, d. 21 Mar 1745/46
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 69.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 105.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 106.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 109.
  5. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 112.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Cook1

M, b. 31 March 1697, d. about 1 November 1756
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Thomas Cook was born on 31 March 1697 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Philadelphia Cornell, daughter of George Cornell and Deliverance Clarke, on 30 May 1722 in Portsmouth, RI, by William Sanford, Justice.1 
Death*Thomas Cook died about 1 November 1756 in Tiverton, RI.1 
FatherJoseph Cook1 b. abt 1664, d. 21 Mar 1745/46
MotherSusanna Briggs1 b. abt 1672, d. bef 1742?
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Philadelphia Cornell b. 23 Sep 1702, d. bef 19 Oct 1756
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 109.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 180.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 182.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
  5. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 184.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

George Cornell1

M, b. 1676
Relationship2nd cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*George Cornell married Deliverance Clarke.1 
Birth*George Cornell was born in 1676.3 
FatherThomas Cornell III2 b. 1653, d. 11 Oct 1714
MotherSusanna Lawton2 d. 9 Dec 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Deliverance Clarke
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 109.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 122.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Deliverance Clarke1

F
Marriage*Deliverance Clarke married George Cornell, son of Thomas Cornell III and Susanna Lawton.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

George Cornell b. 1676
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 109.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Isaac Cook1

M, b. 21 June 1745, d. 18 April 1826
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Isaac Cook was born on 21 June 1745 in Tiverton, MA (now RI).1 
Marriage*He married Lydia Gray, daughter of William Gray and Elizabeth Dennis, on 16 October 1766 in Tiverton, RI, Lydia and Isaac were second cousins, once removed.1 
Death*Isaac Cook died on 18 April 1826 in Tiverton, RI, at age 80.1 
FatherThomas Cook1 b. 31 Mar 1697, d. abt 1 Nov 1756
MotherPhiladelphia Cornell1 b. 23 Sep 1702, d. bef 19 Oct 1756
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Lydia Gray b. 27 Sep 1744, d. 9 Apr 1826
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 184.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 295.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 216.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Lydia Gray1

F, b. 27 September 1744, d. 9 April 1826
Relationship3rd cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Lydia Gray was born on 27 September 1744 in Tiverton, MA (now RI).1 
Marriage*She married Isaac Cook, son of Thomas Cook and Philadelphia Cornell, on 16 October 1766 in Tiverton, RI, Lydia and Isaac were second cousins, once removed.1 
Death*Lydia Gray died on 9 April 1826 at age 81.1 
FatherWilliam Gray2
MotherElizabeth Dennis2
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 6R. 

Family

Isaac Cook b. 21 Jun 1745, d. 18 Apr 1826
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 184.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 136.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 295.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 216.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Cook1

F, b. 1653 or 1654, d. August 1716
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Elizabeth Cook is buried in Little Compton, RI.2 
Birth*She was born in 1653 or 1654 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married William Briggs, son of John Briggs and Susanna, in 1680.1 
Death*Elizabeth Cook died in August 1716 in Little Compton, RI.1 
FatherJohn Cook1 b. 30 Mar 1630, d. 16 May 1691
MotherMary Borden1 b. 13 Jan 1632/33, d. 23 Dec 1690
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

William Briggs b. abt 1650, d. 12 May 1716
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 62.
  2. [S485] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1967, p. 57.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 63.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Briggs1

M, b. about 1650, d. 12 May 1716
Burial*William Briggs is buried in Little Compton, RI.3 
Birth*He was born about 1650 in Portsmouth, RI.1,3 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Cook, daughter of John Cook and Mary Borden, in 1680.1 
Death*William Briggs died on 12 May 1716 in Little Compton, RI.1 
FatherJohn Briggs2 b. 1609, d. 1690
MotherSusanna2 d. bef 1690
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Elizabeth Cook b. 1653 or 1654, d. Aug 1716
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 62.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 26.
  3. [S485] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1967, p. 57.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 63.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Cook1

F, b. about 1658, d. after July 1725
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Cook was born about 1658 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married William Manchester, son of Thomas Manchester and Margaret Wood, about 1676.1 
Death*Mary Cook died after July 1725.1 
FatherJohn Cook1 b. 30 Mar 1630, d. 16 May 1691
MotherMary Borden1 b. 13 Jan 1632/33, d. 23 Dec 1690
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

William Manchester b. abt 1654, d. 15 Oct 1718
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 65.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 66.
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William Manchester1

M, b. about 1654, d. 15 October 1718
Birth*William Manchester was born about 1654 in Portsmouth, RI.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Cook, daughter of John Cook and Mary Borden, about 1676.1 
Death*William Manchester died on 15 October 1718 "he fainted away in his fields."1 
FatherThomas Manchester1 b. abt 1620, d. abt 1691
MotherMargaret Wood1
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Mary Cook b. abt 1658, d. aft Jul 1725
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 65.
  2. [S485] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1967, p. 406.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 66.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Susanna Briggs1

F, b. 9 April 1681
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Susanna Briggs was born on 9 April 1681.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Dennis Jr. on 22 January 1700.1 
FatherWilliam Briggs1 b. abt 1650, d. 12 May 1716
MotherElizabeth Cook1 b. 1653 or 1654, d. Aug 1716
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Robert Dennis Jr.
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 63.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Robert Dennis Jr.1

M
Marriage*Robert Dennis Jr. married Susanna Briggs, daughter of William Briggs and Elizabeth Cook, on 22 January 1700.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Susanna Briggs b. 9 Apr 1681
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 63.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Manchester1

F, d. 1729
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Mary Manchester married Edward Gray Jr.1 
Death*Mary Manchester died in 1729.1 
FatherWilliam Manchester1 b. abt 1654, d. 15 Oct 1718
MotherMary Cook1 b. abt 1658, d. aft Jul 1725
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Edward Gray Jr. b. 31 Jan 1667, d. 1726
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 66.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Edward Gray Jr.1

M, b. 31 January 1667, d. 1726
Marriage*Edward Gray Jr. married Mary Manchester, daughter of William Manchester and Mary Cook.1 
Birth*Edward Gray Jr. was born on 31 January 1667 in Plymouth, MA.1 
Death*He died in 1726 in Tiverton, RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Mary Manchester d. 1729
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 66.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Gray1

M
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*William Gray married Elizabeth Dennis, daughter of Robert Dennis Jr. and Susanna Briggs, William and Elizabeth were second cousins.1 
FatherEdward Gray Jr.1 b. 31 Jan 1667, d. 1726
MotherMary Manchester1 d. 1729
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Elizabeth Dennis
Child

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 136.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Dennis1

F
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Elizabeth Dennis married William Gray, son of Edward Gray Jr. and Mary Manchester, William and Elizabeth were second cousins.1 
FatherRobert Dennis Jr.1
MotherSusanna Briggs1 b. 9 Apr 1681
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

William Gray
Child

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 136.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Spencer Jr.1

M, b. 20 April 1666, d. 1743
Marriage*John Spencer Jr. married Audrey Greene, daughter of John Greene Jr. and Anne Almy.1 
Birth*John Spencer Jr. was born on 20 April 1666 in RI.2 
Death*He died in 1743 in East Greenwich, RI.2 
FatherJohn Spencer2 d. 1684
MotherSusannah2 d. 12 Apr 1719
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Audrey Greene b. 27 Dec 1667, d. 17 Apr 1733
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 186.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Spencer III1

M, b. 10 June 1693, d. 1774
Relationship2nd cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Spencer III was born on 10 June 1693.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Fry, daughter of Thomas Fry and Welthian Greene, on 13 September 1716.1,3 
Death*John Spencer III died in 1774.3 
FatherJohn Spencer Jr.1 b. 20 Apr 1666, d. 1743
MotherAudrey Greene1 b. 27 Dec 1667, d. 17 Apr 1733
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Mary Fry b. 24 Jun 1693, d. bef 1746
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 186.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 299.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Fry1

F, b. 24 June 1693, d. before 1746
Birth*Mary Fry was born on 24 June 1693.2 
Marriage*She married John Spencer III, son of John Spencer Jr. and Audrey Greene, on 13 September 1716.1,2 
Death*Mary Fry died before 1746.2 
FatherThomas Fry1 b. 1666, d. 3 Sep 1748
MotherWelthian Greene1 b. 23 Jan 1670
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

John Spencer III b. 10 Jun 1693, d. 1774
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 299.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Welthyan Spencer1

F, b. 16 February 1719
Relationship3rd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Welthyan Spencer married Thomas Nichols.1 
Birth*Welthyan Spencer was born on 16 February 1719.2 
FatherJohn Spencer III1 b. 10 Jun 1693, d. 1774
MotherMary Fry1 b. 24 Jun 1693, d. bef 1746
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Thomas Nichols
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 299.
  3. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 136.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Nichols1

M
Marriage*Thomas Nichols married Welthyan Spencer, daughter of John Spencer III and Mary Fry.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Welthyan Spencer b. 16 Feb 1719
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 136.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Susannah Nichols1

F, b. 2 September 1750, d. 18 July 1837
Relationship4th cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Susannah Nichols was born on 2 September 1750 in East Greenwich, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Hector Bateman on 14 January 1770 in East Greenwich, RI.1 
Death*Susannah Nichols died on 18 July 1837 in Tiverton, RI, at age 86.1 
FatherThomas Nichols1
MotherWelthyan Spencer1 b. 16 Feb 1719
Kinship*Relationship: 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Hector Bateman b. abt 1748, d. 19 Jun 1748
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 136.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 135.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hector Bateman1

M, b. about 1748, d. 19 June 1748
Birth*Hector Bateman was born about 1748 in England.1 
Death*He died on 19 June 1748 in Coventry.1 
Marriage*He married Susannah Nichols, daughter of Thomas Nichols and Welthyan Spencer, on 14 January 1770 in East Greenwich, RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Susannah Nichols b. 2 Sep 1750, d. 18 Jul 1837
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 136.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 135.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Bateman1

M, b. 29 January 1773, d. 20 November 1850
Relationship5th cousin 5 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*William Bateman was born on 29 January 1773 in Coventry.1 
Marriage*He married Susannah Spencer on 7 March 1799 in East Greenwich, RI.1 
Death*William Bateman died on 20 November 1850 in Newport, RI, at age 77.1 
FatherHector Bateman1 b. abt 1748, d. 19 Jun 1748
MotherSusannah Nichols1 b. 2 Sep 1750, d. 18 Jul 1837
Kinship*Relationship: 5th cousin, 5R. 

Family

Susannah Spencer b. 3 Sep 1775, d. 21 Nov 1847
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 135.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 134.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Susannah Spencer1

F, b. 3 September 1775, d. 21 November 1847
Birth*Susannah Spencer was born on 3 September 1775 in Newport, RI.1 
Marriage*She married William Bateman, son of Hector Bateman and Susannah Nichols, on 7 March 1799 in East Greenwich, RI.1 
Death*Susannah Spencer died on 21 November 1847 in Tiverton, RI, at age 72.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 5th cousin, 5R. 

Family

William Bateman b. 29 Jan 1773, d. 20 Nov 1850
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 135.
  2. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 134.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Ingram Chaney1

M
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Citations

  1. [S443] Ronald D. Goodwin.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Almy1

F, b. 17 April 1662, d. before 1708
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Sarah Almy married Richard Cadman.1 
Marriage*Sarah Almy married Jonathan Merihew.1 
Birth*Sarah Almy was born on 17 April 1662; at 4 o'clock a.m.2 
Death*She died before 1708.1 
FatherChristopher Almy1 b. 1632, d. 30 Jan 1712/13
MotherElizabeth Cornell1 b. 15 Jan 1636/37, d. 12 Jan 1714
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family 1

Jonathan Merihew

Family 2

Richard Cadman
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 311.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Richard Cadman1

M
Marriage*Richard Cadman married Sarah Almy, daughter of Christopher Almy and Elizabeth Cornell.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Sarah Almy b. 17 Apr 1662, d. bef 1708
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jonathan Merihew1

M
Marriage*Jonathan Merihew married Sarah Almy, daughter of Christopher Almy and Elizabeth Cornell.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Sarah Almy b. 17 Apr 1662, d. bef 1708
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014