Sir Thomas Cooke was born 1422 Romford, Essex, England and died 1478 in London, Middlesex, England. His parents were Robert Cooke (1392-1423) and Katherine Cooke (1396-1422).

In 1453, he married Elizabeth Maplas (1426-1484), daughter of Philip Malpas and Julian Machyn, in London, Middlesex, England.

With Elizabeth, he had the following children:

• John Cooke, b. 1440 in England
• Philip Cooke, b. 1448 at Giddy or Gidea Hall, Essex, England; m. 1472; d. 1497 at Romford, Essex, England
• Thomas Cooke, b. 1452 at Giddy or Gidea Hall, Essex, England
• William Cooke, b. 1456 at Romford, Essex, England; d. 1478 at Romford
• Thomas Cooke (2nd), b. 1458 at Romford; d. 1478
• Joan Cooke, b. 1460 at Giddy or Gidea Hall, Sussex, England; d. October 15, 1515
• John Cooke, b. 1462 at Romford, Essex, England; d. August 20, 1485 at Romford
• Sir Phillip John Cooke, b. 1473 at Giddy or Gidea Hall, Essex, England; d. October 10, 1516 at London, Middlesex, England

Thomas' father, Robert Cooke, is listed in some genealogies as being Lord Mayor of London. His name does not appear on the official list of Lord Mayors maintained by the office of the Lord Mayor, which can be viewed here. It is probable that he has been confused by some genealogists with his Thomas, who did indeed serve as Lord Mayor of London in 1462.

Sources

• Lubian-Grana, Maite. The Lord Mayor of the City of London. Last modified May 11, 2011. Last accessed August 10, 2011.
  • See full original list of Lord Mayor of London title-holders
• Martin, C. "Family Group: Sir Thomas Cooke." Northern New York Martin Family. Last modified January 4, 2011. Last accessed August 10, 2011.