Bridget Cooke

• Daughter of Anthony Cooke and Ann Suche
• Birth: February 06, 1615 in Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
• Death: March 09, 1682 (67) in Monmouth,, New Jersey, United States
• Bridget and husband Capt. Richard Herbert are both listed in her father Anthony Cooke Will.
• Following the death of her husband Richard, the "Widow Bridget Harbert" moves her family for a short period of time, first to Gravesend, Long Island - and then by January 1668 to Middletown, New Jersey.
• She is documented as immigrated with some of her children to Middletown Township, Monmouth Co, New Jersey in 1671. Bridget Herbert the widow of Richard Herbert of Bermuda, appeared in the Town Book of Middletown on 25th of March, 1671 for rental of a house and land of Edward Smith.
• Perhaps the best research documenting this branch of the HERBERT family's early history in America was located at: Herbert Family of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co, New Jersey - http://www.spaldinggenealogy.com/jherbert.htm"(no longer there) which documented the HERBERT family’s residence first in Gravesend, Long Island, and then later in Middletown & Shrewsbury Townships of Monmouth County, New Jersey in the mid-1600’s. According to the information I was able to glean from there, all Herbert descendants agree that: "the Monmouth Co NJ Herberts were founded by a widow, Bridgett Herbert-Harbert Harbour of Gravesend, Long Island, New Amsterdam. (8) Bridgett Herbert had been a resident of Gravesend, Long Island, New Amsterdam (now New York), was widowed and later moved her family to Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey by 25th of March, 1671. (8)

Married

• Married: (1) Captain Richard Herbert, around 1637 in either in Pembridge, Herefordshire, England or North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda. Died on August 25, 1664 in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda.

Issues and Disputes with the next 3 said marriages

She is documented as immigrated to Middletown Township, Monmouth Co, New Jersey in 1671. Bridget Herbert the widow of Richard Herbert of Bermuda, appeared in the Town Book of Middletown on 25th of March, 1671 for rental of a house and land of Edward Smith's. She registered Thomas Herbert, her son, for a cattle ear mark.(1) Dr. John E. Stillwell, New Jersey historian, wrote Bridget then married (2) William Bowne, son of Gershom Bowne, a but Edith Herbert Mather disputed the second marriage in her enealogical Notes. Also her claimed marriages in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda as noted by the book "Bermuda Settlers of the 17th Century: Genealogical Notes from Bermuda." (1a & Appendix). This book states she married (2nd) nee Londsay, between September 1664 and Jan. 6, 1674 in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda and (3rd) Richard Apowen on Jan. 6, 1674 in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda, unless she immigrated with her 3rd husband Richard Apowen to New Jersey, but per his Will he had large property in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda and it states he died there per the Will of Richard Apowen, Senr. of Devonshire, Planter, his will was dated March 30, 1687. The only thing all 4 marriages have in common is their wives were named Bridget.

Based on information from 3 different Wills, (1) Anthony Cooke, (Bridget Cooke father) and (2) of her 3 said husbands. ( Disputed) Richard Herbert and Richard Apowen and other sources.

Here are Captain Richard and Bridget Herbert’s Known Children

• Richard Herbert, probably born in 1639 in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda or Pembridge, Herefordshire, England. Richard is the eldest child who was named after his father Richard and listed in his grandfather Anthony Cooke’s Will. It doesn’t look like he immigrate with his mother to New Jersey.
• Anthony Herbert, probably born in 1641 in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda or Pembridge, Herefordshire, England. He is named after his grandfather Anthony Cooke and also listed in his Will.He also didn’t immigrate to New Jersey.
• Thomas Herbert, immigrated with his mother Bridget to New Jersey. Probably born in 1643 North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda or Pembridge, Herefordshire, England. He married Elizabeth Davis and Mary Bowne in New Jersey.
• Francis Herbert, immigrated with his mother Bridget to New Jersey. Probably born in 1645 in North Shore Village, Devonshire, Bermuda or Pembridge, Herefordshire, England'. Married Hannah Applegate, daughter of Bartholomew Applegate and Hannah Anneken Patrick.
• Elizabeth Herbert b. c1648; d. 14 Aug 1729; married Richard Davis c 1673
• Walter Herbert b. c1650 married (1) Mary Barnes 14 Aug 1678 (2) Sarah Tilton, d/o John Tilton & Rebecca Terry 2nd June 1704
• Susannah Herbert b. c1652, died on 16 March 1681.
• Henry Herbert died 23 June 1747; married Elizabeth ?

Richard Harbert’s Will, who died on August 25, 1664 in Bermuda. Wills E. Vol 1. P. 91

Inventory of estate of Capt. RICHARD HARBERT, lately decd, August 25, 1664, taken before Capt GEORGE HUBBARD, Councillor of Devonshire Tribe.
In the Grounds: 1 black cow & calf, 2 cows & 1 black bull. 1 young bull calf 1 young heifer, 5 hoggs.

Page 83

In outward room: 1 ? h. . . . bedstead with the furniture. 1 old box with clothes 1great chest, a beame & scales with leaden weights. Several pieces of earthen ware. 1 trundle bedstead & furniture, several pieces of pewter, old 7 new 1 chest in her chamber. 3 trays, 2 platters, 1 case of bottles & 2 lamps. 3 prs sheets, 2 small boxes, 1 Bible, 2 chests, 1 chair & 2 small stools, 1 table & forme, 1 tablecloth & napkins, “His wearing clothes & Hat” In another room: 2 old chests & bedstead. 1 square box. 1 copper, 1 stool In Kitchen: All the iron ware, 2 brass skillets. Old brass kettles. Old cross Sawes & 2 hand sawes. Hoes, Axes, Tubs, pails & piggins. 6 jars. Last year?s Tobacco. Total Appraisement £82.17.0. Appraisers: JOHN HARRIOTT, JONOTHAN TURNER. Against the estate: To Mr. THOS CLARKE for rent of MARTIN POTTER?S land £6 To legacies out of old Oneday?s estate not pd £1 To ROBERT BURTON & R. HUNT £4.9.0 MRS BRIDGETT HARBERT hath averred upon oath that this is a just
inventory of all goods, chattels & debts belonging to her late decd. Husband, Capt RICHARD HARBERT, Sept. 1664. HENRY TUCKER, Sect.

Will of Father ANTHONY COOKE, Dated: Sept 28, 1654

Wife ANN, Daughter BRIDGET wife of Capt RICHARD HARBUT, silver cup & negro. Daughter ANN WHALLEY, negroes. Two grandchildren RICHARD & ANTHONY HARBUT, boat and appurtenances. RICHARD HARBUT & RICHARD SITCH, Wtns.

Note: BRIDGET HARBUT, a widow is said to of married 2 more times (Disputed) after her husband Capt. Richard Harbut died in 1664. Captain Richard Herbert and Bridget Cooke’s 2 eldest children Richard & Anthony were alive when their grandfather passed away, due to being born before 1654. All their other children were born after 1654.

Cooke on two shares of land belonging to Mr. [George] ffetcher.
(Location: Devonshire, Bermuda, Great Britain). Source: Memorials of the Discovery and Early Settlement of the Bermudas Or Somers Islands.

ANTHONY COOKE IN BERMUDA * SEVERAL RECORDS

Anthony Cooke of St. Georges, Bermuda, Great Britain - Jury duty, Assizes held at St. Georges, also on 23-25 March 16302. Source: Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684, Civil Records, vol. 1 p. 31, also p. 134. RESD: 5 JUL 1653 Devonshire, Bermuda, Great Great Brigain, renter 05 JUL 1653, Devonshire, Bermuda, Great Britain - Anthony Cooke presently occupying and renting land in Devonshire, Bermuda belonging to John Johnson of London, England; also mentioned in document dated 20 Jan 1654. Source: Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684, Civil Records,pp. 23, 216.

Bridget Cooke’s father was Anthony Cooke. Anthony Cooke of St. Georges, Bermuda, Great Britain - Jury duty, Assizes held at St. Georges, also on 23-25 March 16302. Source: Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684, Civil Records, vol. 1 p. 31, also p. 134. RESD: 5 JUL 1653 Devonshire, Bermuda, Great Great Brigain, renter 05 JUL 1653, Devonshire, Bermuda, Great Britain - Anthony Cooke presently occupying
and renting land in Devonshire, Bermuda belonging to John Johnson of London, England; also mentioned in document dated 20 Jan 1654. Source: Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684, Civil Records.

Anthony Cooke of St. Georges, Bermuda, Great Britain - Jury duty, Assizes held at St. Georges, also on 23-25 March 16302. Source: Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684, Civil Records, vol. 1 p. 31, also p. 134. RESD: 5 JUL 1653 Devonshire, Bermuda, Great Great Brigain, renter 05 JUL 1653, Devonshire, Bermuda, Great Britain - Anthony Cooke presently occupying and renting land in Devonshire, Bermuda belonging to John Johnson of London, England; also mentioned in document dated 20 Jan 1654. Source: Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684, Civil Records,pp. 23, 216.

HERBERT FAMILY HISTORY - 1600'S TO 1700'S , COLONIAL NEW JERSEY

Herbert Family of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co, New Jersey Bridget Herbert, the widow of Richard Herbert of Bermuda, appeared in the Town Book of Middletown on 25th of March, 1671 for rental of a house and land of Edward Smith's. She registered Thomas Herbert, her son, for a cattle ear mark.(1) Dr. John E. Stillwell, New Jersey historian, wrote Bridget then married (2) William Bowne, son of Gershom Bowne, a but Edith Herbert Mather disputed the second marriage in her enealogical Notes.

In the records of New Jersey thus far discovered (1927) was one Bridget Herbert, a widow, living in Middletown, Monmouth County. The old Town Book of Middletown has the following entry:

1673, November 8th. “Bridget Herbert (Cooke) and Edward Smith came this day: declaring their consent: to have this following putt to record March 25, 1671 Articles of agreement made between Edward Smith of the one party: and Bridgett Herbert of the other a(s) followeth: both of them Inhabitants of Middletown: which is to say that the said Edw doth lett unto the said Bridgett a purchase share of land with all the privileges thereunto belonging for the space of five years after the date hereof: it is further agreed upon that for the use of the house: the said Bridgett is to pay twelve pence a year: It is agreed upon that when the five years above said is expired: that the lott is to he left in good sufficient fence as shall bee Judged of: and like wise the orchard is to bee fenced in: and what fencing is made abroad is to remaine: it is further agreed upon: that the said Bridgett is to make a chimney to the dwelling house: and likewise a floore to the loft it is further agreed upon that what out buildings the sayd Bridgett shall build: that shee bee paid according to valuation to wch agreement both parties have hereunto sett their hands the day and year above written.

“Testis:

• James Dorsett
• Edward Smith
• Thos. T Cockes
• Bridgett Hearbertt
• Signum tails”

In 1676, which, by the way, was the year that the lease would expire, both Thomas and Francis Herbert claimed rights of land under the Grants and Concessions. Thomas patented 152 acres and 240 a. – 572 in all and Francis claimed 120 acres. They both acquired more land later. Saltar’s Hist. of Monmouth and Ocean Cos., p. 30.

Under those Grants and Concessions, each settler was entitled to 120 acres for himself and the same amount for each adult member of his family.

See J. H. Stillwell’s Historical and Genealogical Miscellany, Vol 2, p. 178. It was probably at this same date or thereabouts, that she had earmarks for cattle recorded: “Widdow Harbertt or her sons Thomas Herbert” (Ibid. p. 54)

No further record of her, but Dr. Stillwell believes that she m. William Bowne of Middletown, N. J.(disputed) as he and wife Bridget sign deeds 1704, 1705, 1709. (Ibid~. vol. 5, p. 42). It was a most unusual name in East Jersey at that time, and she seems to have been the only one in Middletown who had it, unless she had a daughter Bridget, which seams not unlikely. The Herberts always considered the Bownes were relatives, and this is the only obvious connection yet encountered. Whence did she come?

Essentially what the Herbert descendants agree on is that (a) the Monmouth Co NJ Herberts were founded by a widow, Bridgett Herbert-Harbert-Harbour of Gravesend North Shore Village Burmuda and (b) she was the widow of *Richard Herbert as documented in the Bermuda records outlined in the book "Bermuda Settlers of the 17th Century: Genealogical Notes from Bermuda." (1a & Appendix)

In the September 28, 1654 will of Anthony Cooke of Bermuda,, Anthony appointed as executor his son-in-law, Capt. Richard Harbert, making Bridget Cooke Harbert the widow of Richard Harbert, not Walter Harbert. This new data comes from Brett Burrowes who descends from both Walter Herbert of Shrewsbury and from Bridget's son, Thomas Herbert. Brett's family have lived in Monmouth County, New Jersey from 1667 until his grandfather died in 1977.

Documents prove four Herbert males were in Monmouth Co New Jersey in the 1600s: Walter Herbert and Henry Herbert, brothers, of Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, New Jersey, and Francis Herbert and Thomas Herbert, sons of Bridgett Herbert, widow, of Monmouth Co, New Jersey British Colony.

We know that Thomas & Francis Herbert of Middletown and was Bridget’s sons. Mary Barnes married Walter Herbert on 14 August 1678 at Albany, New York. This marriage, however, was probably between Mary Barnes and Walter Herbert Jr., son of Bridget Herbert. The widow, Bridget Herbert, died 9 March 1681/82/83 in Monmouth Co, NJ. The Herberts were not among the original patentees of Monmouth County, as were the Grovers. (3a & b)

Bridget Herbert was the mother of at least three children: (several New Jersey historians have add three more,) plus Richard & Anthony who is listed in Bridget’s father Anthony Cooke’s Will ( listed below): Children who immigrated to New Jersey with their mother Bridget.

1. Thomas Herbert b. c1647, married Elizabeth Davis and Mary Bowne, d. 4 December 1721 Monmouth Co New Jersey
2. Francis Herbert b. c1648, married Hannah Applegate; d. 25 Nov. 1719 Monmouth Co N.J.
3. Walter Herbert b. c1660 married (1) Mary Barnes 14 Aug 1678 (2) Sarah Tilton, d/o John Tilton & Rebecca Terry 2nd June 1704
4.. Susannah Herbert b. c1671, d. 16 March 1681
5. Henry Herbert b. ? ; died 23 June 1747; married Elizabeth ?

Son Thomas Herbert of Middletown, as has been stated, took up 272 acres under Grants and Concessions” in 1676. On June 4, 1777, there is recorded a “Patent to Thomas Herbert of Middletown for land there, vizt., 1, a tract of 120 acres on Horse Neck, N. of Navesink River; 2. three a. of meadow W. of Thomas Merefoot; 3. eight a. of meadow at Sholde Harbor N. of Thomas Morford.” (See N. J. Archives First series, vo1, XXI, p. 26.) This tract he later sold to Robert Hamilton, (Ibid. p. 296.) This was subject to quit rents from Mar. 35, 1670.

1688, May 10, Patent to Thomas Harbur at Middletown for 140 acres there; S. E. Benjamin Devell, S. John Job, S. W. Ashtone, W. unsurveyed land and James Grover, N .E. James Ashtone, Richard Davis, John Jobs and the Bay. (Ibid. p. 140.) d. 1690, May 6. Deed from Themes Herbert to John Throckmorton, both Middletown, a portion of land bought of Stephen Arnold of Rhode Island. (Ibid. p. 177.) 1698. Nov. 11. He was made overseer to the poor according to the Old Town Book Of Middletown. See Stillwe1l’s Hist. & Gen, Misc. V. 2, p. 189.

In 1685 he owed 10s. quit rents, according to Gawin Lewries account (Ibid. p. 419. ) No excuses offered.

Both he and his brother Francis seem to have been “conscientious objectors” to paying quit-rents. In fact, most of the inhabitants of Middletown were, and there is much to be said on their side. From all accounts a great deal was said, and done, at the time and in a very turbulent manner. However, the Herberts seem to have taken things with aristocratic calm. I have been unable to find a record of any one of them being put in “jail” or even fined for rioting. They simply ignored quit rents.

THIS LOOKS COMPLICATED, BUT IT IS NOT, MY HUSBAND AND I WENT TO BERMUDA IN OCT. AND CONFIRMED THE RECORDS ON BRIDGET AND RICHARD, AT THE HISTORICAL LIBRARY THERE. IT IS VERY POSSIBLE TO HAVE YOUR GG FATHERS DOUBLE-UP. IF THESE ANCESTORS FIT YOUR TREE, THAT MAKES YOU VERY ROYAL TO ALL THE KINGS OF THE UK, AND ALSO VERY CONNECTED TO THE MAYFLOWER, AND CAPT. JAMES COOKE AND A CUZ ON ABE LINCLON!! AND IT MAKES US COUSINS ALSO!

• Richard *GGF to H Herbert (1452 - 1510) ***2 WAYS!!!!
• WILLIAM Pembroke *11TH ggf HERBERT (1501 - 1570) Son of Richard *GGF to H
• Sir Henry *10th GGf to H Herbert (1538 - 1600) Son of WILLIAM Pembroke *11TH ggf
• Sir Philip ***9th GGF 2X Herbert (1584 - 1650) Son of Sir Henry *10th GGf to H
• Capt. Richard *8th GGF Harbert Herbert (1615 - 1664) Son of Sir Philip ***9th GGF 2X
• Elizabeth Harbert *7TH ggm Herbert (1656 - 1728) Daughter of Capt. Richard *8th GGF Harbert
• Thomas *6th ggf to H Davis (1686 - 1773) Son of Elizabeth Harbert *7TH ggm
• Aaron *5th ggf to Herberts Davis (1723 - 1803) Son of Thomas *6th ggf to H
• Elizabeth *4th GGM to Herberts Davis (1768 - 1854) Daughter of Aaron *5th ggf to

James Dorsett and Ann Pew’s daughter Mary Dorsett married Richard Herbert Jr. His parents were Richard Herbert Sr. and Martha Dorsett. This was Martha’s first husband. Her second husband was John Carmen. Martha’s parents were Joseph Dorsett and Elisabeth Poling. Richard Herbert Sr’s parents were Thomas Herbert and Mary Bowne of Thomas Herbert was from Devonshire, Bermuda. Thomas parents were Richard Herbert and Bridget Cooke of England. Captain Richard Herbert Captain Herbert is listed as a member of the "Virginia Company of London" page 3, on the fifth and sixth lines down. (URL:

Subject: RE: Richard Herbert. We HAVE THE CORRECT BRIDGET COOKE. ALL THE QUESTIONS COME UP BECAUSE AFTER SHE IS WIDOWED IN BERMUDA, SHE TRAVELS TO N.J. AND MARRIES ANOTHER HERBERT FROM THE SAME DIRECT HERBERT LINE.

• Sir John Knight Cooke (1474 - 1515)
• Sir Anthony (1500 - 1576) Son of Sir John Knight
• Sir Anthony ** Cooke (1535 - 1616) Son of Sir Anthony
• Anthony Cooke (1585 - 1654) Son of Sir Anthony
• Bridget Cooke (1615 - 1682) Daughter of Anthony
• Elizabeth Harbert *7TH ggm Herbert (1656 - 1728) Daughter of Bridget
• Thomas *6th ggf to H Davis (1686 - 1773) Son of Elizabeth Harbert
• Aaron *5th ggf to Herberts Davis (1723 - 1803) Son of Thomas
• Elizabeth *4th GGM to Herberts Davis (1768 - 1854) Daughter of Aaron *5th ggf to Herberts
• Eleanor DeNyse *3rd GGM H Denise (1810 - 1871) Daughter of Elizabeth *4th GGM to Herberts Henry
• Lloyd Herbert (1845 - 1921) Son of Eleanor DeNyse *3rd GGM H
• Raymond Lloyd de Margerie Herbert (1880 - 1932)

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