On 27 Jul 1780 when Mary was 15, she married
Thomas Cook (52033) , son of
Thomas Cook (35205) (5 Dec 1714-8 Dec 1800) &
Sarah Butts (38193) (19 Sep 1730-1 Apr 1792), in Perry residence, Tiverton.
251 Peleg Burroughs, minister.
Born on 20 May 1759 in Portsmouth, RI.322 Thomas died in Tiverton, RI in 1828.251 Occupation: Yeoman.
In the vital records of Portsmouth, John’s birth is listed as John Cook, son of Sarah Butts, single woman.322
Thomas “deeded to his son Thomas Cook alias Butts for love and affection and for his better maintenance and livelihood” about three acres of the land given to him by his own father (on the east side of the highway to Fall River, running along Cook’s Brook).251
1790 Federal Census. Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island
Roll M637_10, page 369.
Family of Thomas Cooke
2 white males under 16
1 white male 16 and over [Thomas 31]
3 white females [Mary 26 & two others]
1 other free person
This is the only family on the census page with another free person.
1800 Federal Census. Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island
Roll 46, page 64.
Family of Thomas Cook
3 males under 10
1 male 26 to 44 [Thomas 41]
3 females under 10
1 female 26 to 44 [Mary 36]
Neighbors: Miner Cook, Sarah Fisher, Wm. Cory, Peirce Perry, Henry Negus, Isaac Jinnings.
1810 Federal Census. Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island
Roll 59, page 58.
Family of Thomas Cooks
1 male under 10
1 male 10-15
2 males 16-25
1 male 45 and over [Thomas 51]
2 females under 10
2 females 16-25
1 female 45 and over [Mary 46]
Neighbors: Caleb Cook, Isaac Ginnings, Sion Allen, William Sisson, Pearce Perry, Abner Cook
1820 Federal Census. Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island
Roll 116, page 22
Family of Thomas Cook
10 members of the family
1 male under 10
2 male 16-26
1 male 26-45
1 male 45 and over [Thomas 61]
2 females 10-16
1 female 16-26
1 female 26-45
1 female 45 and over [Mary 56]