Phebe Cook1

F, b. 3 September 1677, d. after 1727
Relationship2nd cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Phebe Cook was born on 3 September 1677 in Portsmouth, RI.2 
Marriage*She married Matthew Allen, son of William Allen and Elizabeth, on 2 May 1700.2 
Death*Phebe Cook died after 1727.2 
FatherCapt. John Cook2 b. abt 1652, d. abt Oct 1727
MotherMary Havens2 b. abt 1656, d. Jul 1754
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Matthew Allen b. 20 Nov 1675
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 74.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 79.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 80.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Capt. Thomas Cook1

M, b. about 1626, d. 1669 or 1670
Relationship8th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Capt. Thomas Cook was born about 1626 in England.1 
Marriage*He married Thomasin about 1648.1 
Death*Capt. Thomas Cook died in 1669 or 1670 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherThomas Cooke alias Butcher1 b. 13 Apr 1600, d. abt May 1677
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-granduncle. 

Family

Thomasin d. 1670
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 25.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 47.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomasin1

F, d. 1670
Marriage*Thomasin married Capt. Thomas Cook, son of Thomas Cooke alias Butcher, about 1648.1 
Death*Thomasin died in 1670 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 8th great-granduncle. 

Family

Capt. Thomas Cook b. abt 1626, d. 1669 or 1670
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 25.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 47.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Capt. John Cook1

M, b. about 1652, d. about October 1727
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Capt. John Cook married Mary Havens, daughter of William Havens and Dennis.1 
Birth*Capt. John Cook was born about 1652 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*He died about October 1727 in Tiverton, MA (now RI).1 
FatherCapt. Thomas Cook1 b. abt 1626, d. 1669 or 1670
MotherThomasin1 d. 1670
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Mary Havens b. abt 1656, d. Jul 1754
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 47.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 79.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 81.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 85.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Havens1

F, b. about 1656, d. July 1754
Marriage*Mary Havens married Capt. John Cook, son of Capt. Thomas Cook and Thomasin.1 
Birth*Mary Havens was born about 1656.1 
Death*She died in July 1754 in Tiverton, RI.1 
FatherWilliam Havens1
MotherDennis1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Capt. John Cook b. abt 1652, d. abt Oct 1727
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 47.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 79.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 81.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 85.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Havens1

M
Marriage*William Havens married Dennis.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Dennis
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 47.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Dennis1

F
Marriage*Dennis married William Havens.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

William Havens
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 47.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Allen1

M
Marriage*William Allen married Elizabeth.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Elizabeth
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 79.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth1

F
Marriage*Elizabeth married William Allen.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

William Allen
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 79.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Judge Holder Almy1

M, b. 24 May 1764, d. 27 March 1825
Birth*Judge Holder Almy was born on 24 May 1764.1 
Marriage*He married Deborah Cook, daughter of Peleg Cook and Comfort Church, on 7 July 1785 in Tiverton, RI.1 
Death*Judge Holder Almy died on 27 March 1825 at age 60.1 
FatherJoseph Almy1
MotherSarah Brown1
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Deborah Cook b. 3 Jan 1768, d. 4 Aug 1856
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 293.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Deborah Cook1

F, b. 3 January 1768, d. 4 August 1856
Relationship3rd cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Deborah Cook was born on 3 January 1768 in Little Compton, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Judge Holder Almy, son of Joseph Almy and Sarah Brown, on 7 July 1785 in Tiverton, RI.1 
Death*Deborah Cook died on 4 August 1856 in Tiverton, RI, at age 88.1 
FatherPeleg Cook2 b. 3 Oct 1741, d. 3 Jan 1829
MotherComfort Church2 b. 1 Jun 1745, d. 4 Jun 1768
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 6R; 5th cousin, 5R. 

Family

Judge Holder Almy b. 24 May 1764, d. 27 Mar 1825
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 293.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Peleg Cook1

M, b. 3 October 1741, d. 3 January 1829
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Peleg Cook was born on 3 October 1741 in Tiverton, MA (now RI).1 
Marriage*He married Comfort Church, daughter of Caleb Church and Margaret Torrey, in March 1765.1 
Marriage*Peleg Cook married Mary Grinnell, daughter of Richard Grinnell and Comfort Billings, on 1 February 1769.1 
Marriage*Peleg Cook married Sarah Grinnell, daughter of William Grinnell and Mary Sanford, on 18 November 1781.1 
Death*Peleg Cook died on 3 January 1829 in Tiverton, RI, at age 87.1 
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; 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family 1

Comfort Church b. 1 Jun 1745, d. 4 Jun 1768
Children

Family 2

Mary Grinnell b. 17 May 1747, d. 3 Aug 1781

Family 3

Sarah Grinnell b. 11 Dec 1747, d. 7 Jul 1833

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Comfort Church1

F, b. 1 June 1745, d. 4 June 1768
Birth*Comfort Church was born on 1 June 1745.1 
Marriage*She married Peleg Cook, son of Thomas Cook and Philadelphia Cornell, in March 1765.1 
Death*Comfort Church died on 4 June 1768 at age 23.1 
FatherCaleb Church1
MotherMargaret Torrey1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 7R; 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Peleg Cook b. 3 Oct 1741, d. 3 Jan 1829
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Caleb Church1

M
Marriage*Caleb Church married Margaret Torrey.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Margaret Torrey
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Margaret Torrey1

F
Marriage*Margaret Torrey married Caleb Church.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Caleb Church
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Cook1

F, b. 21 September 1766
Relationship3rd cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Cook was born on 21 September 1766 in Little Compton, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Almy, son of Joseph Almy and Sarah Brown, on 10 June 1792 in Tiverton, RI.1 
FatherPeleg Cook1 b. 3 Oct 1741, d. 3 Jan 1829
MotherComfort Church1 b. 1 Jun 1745, d. 4 Jun 1768
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 6R; 5th cousin, 5R. 

Family

Benjamin Almy b. 3 Mar 1767

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
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Benjamin Almy1

M, b. 3 March 1767
Birth*Benjamin Almy was born on 3 March 1767 in Tiverton, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Cook, daughter of Peleg Cook and Comfort Church, on 10 June 1792 in Tiverton, RI.1 
FatherJoseph Almy2
MotherSarah Brown1
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mary Cook b. 21 Sep 1766

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 183.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 293.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Joseph Almy1

M, b. 3 October 1707, d. 21 March 1708/9
Relationship6th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Joseph Almy was born on 3 October 1707.1 
Death*He died on 21 March 1708/9 at age 1.1 
FatherWilliam Almy1 b. 27 Oct 1665, d. 6 Jul 1747
MotherDeborah Cook1 b. abt 1668, d. bt 1707 - 1722
Kinship*Relationship: 6th great-granduncle. 
Note*Joseph Almy Settlers of the Beekman Patent, vol. II, p. 179, gives his wife as Sarah Brown. This appears to be incorrect.2 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
  2. [S6] Assumptions or guesses made by Dr. Ben Dowdey.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Briggs1

M
Marriage*John Briggs married Hannah Fisher.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Hannah Fisher
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 69.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hannah Fisher1

F
Marriage*Hannah Fisher married John Briggs.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

John Briggs
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 69.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Cook1

M, b. 27 February 1693/94, d. 29 August 1740
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Cook was born on 27 February 1693/94 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Slocum, daughter of Giles Slocum and Anne Borden, on 15 May 1728 in Portsmouth, RI, John and Mary were second cousins, and required clearance by the Newport Monthly Meeting of Friends "notwithstanding they are so nearly related they being children of first cozens."1 
Death*John Cook died on 29 August 1740 at age 46 by drowning.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

Mary Slocum b. 1708/9, d. aft 1757
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 106.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 169.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 174.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Slocum1

F, b. 1708/9, d. after 1757
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Slocum was born in 1708/9; 7, 12th month.1 
Marriage*She married John Cook, son of Joseph Cook and Susanna Briggs, on 15 May 1728 in Portsmouth, RI, John and Mary were second cousins, and required clearance by the Newport Monthly Meeting of Friends "notwithstanding they are so nearly related they being children of first cozens."1 
Marriage*Mary Slocum married David Palmer on 7 May 1745.1 
Death*Mary Slocum died after 1757.1 
FatherGiles Slocum1 b. 8 Dec 1680
MotherAnne Borden1 b. 5 Jan 1683
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R & 8R. 

Family 1

John Cook b. 27 Feb 1693/94, d. 29 Aug 1740
Children

Family 2

David Palmer

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 106.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 169.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 174.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Giles Slocum1

M, b. 8 December 1680
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Giles Slocum married Anne Borden, daughter of Matthew Borden and Sarah Clayton.1,3 
Birth*Giles Slocum was born on 8 December 1680.2 
FatherGiles Slocum2 b. 25 Mar 1647, d. 1 Jan 1712/13
MotherAnn Lawton2 b. 1645, d. 1703
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R & 9R. 

Family

Anne Borden b. 5 Jan 1683
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 106.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 182.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 23.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Anne Borden1

F, b. 5 January 1683
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Anne Borden married Giles Slocum, son of Giles Slocum and Ann Lawton.1,2 
Birth*Anne Borden was born on 5 January 1683.2 
FatherMatthew Borden2 b. May 1638, d. 5 Jul 1708
MotherSarah Clayton2 b. 1654, d. 19 Apr 1735
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Giles Slocum b. 8 Dec 1680
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 106.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 23.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Cook1

M, b. 23 December 1728, d. December 1803
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Cook was born on 23 December 1728 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Mary about 1751.1 
Death*John Cook died in December 1803 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherJohn Cook1 b. 27 Feb 1693/94, d. 29 Aug 1740
MotherMary Slocum1 b. 1708/9, d. aft 1757
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R; 3rd cousin, 6R & 7R. 

Family

Mary d. aft Jan 1815
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 169.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 274.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Sisson1

M, b. 26 July 1690, d. 1776
Relationship6th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*James Sisson was born on 26 July 1690 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Deborah Cook, daughter of Joseph Cook and Susanna Briggs, on 17 April 1712 in at her father's house, Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*James Sisson died in 1776 in Portsmouth, RI, "18, 8th month."1 
FatherGeorge Sisson1 b. abt 1644, d. 7 Sep 1718
MotherSarah Lawton1 b. Apr 1645, d. 5 Jul 1718
Kinship*Relationship: 6th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Deborah Cook b. 5 May 1692, d. aft Apr 1750
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 105.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 154.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 167.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Deborah Cook1

F, b. 5 May 1692, d. after April 1750
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Deborah Cook was born on 5 May 1692 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married James Sisson, son of George Sisson and Sarah Lawton, on 17 April 1712 in at her father's house, Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Deborah Cook died after April 1750.1 
FatherJoseph Cook1 b. abt 1664, d. 21 Mar 1745/46
MotherSusanna Briggs1 b. abt 1672, d. bef 1742?
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

James Sisson b. 26 Jul 1690, d. 1776
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 105.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 154.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 167.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary1

F, d. after January 1815
Marriage*Mary married John Cook, son of John Cook and Mary Slocum, about 1751.1 
Death*Mary died after January 1815.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

John Cook b. 23 Dec 1728, d. Dec 1803
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 169.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 274.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Daniel Cook1

M, b. 8 March 1767, d. between 1840 and 1850
Relationship3rd cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Daniel Cook was born on 8 March 1767 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Sisson, daughter of Richard Sisson III and Sarah Fish, on 23 August 1787 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Daniel Cook died between 1840 and 1850.1 
FatherJohn Cook1 b. 23 Dec 1728, d. Dec 1803
MotherMary1 d. aft Jan 1815
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 6R. 

Family

Sarah Sisson b. 15 Feb 1769

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 274.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Sisson1

F, b. 15 February 1769
Relationship3rd cousin 5 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Sisson was born on 15 February 1769.3 
Marriage*She married Daniel Cook, son of John Cook and Mary, on 23 August 1787 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherRichard Sisson III2 b. 11 May 1747, d. 22 May 1832
MotherSarah Fish2 b. 19 Jun 1748, d. 1 Oct 1811
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 5R; 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Daniel Cook b. 8 Mar 1767, d. bt 1840 - 1850

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 274.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61-62.
  3. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014