BIOGRAPHY

Cooke was born in North Haven, Connecticut, USA, on 16 October 1864.

In 1886, she married William S. Cooke (1863–1922). The couple had a daughter, Margery Emily Ransom (1887–1994), who lived to be 106 years, 206 days old.

As of 1971, she was a resident of the Essex County Geriatrics Center.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Jimmy Lindberg, and validated by LongeviQuest on 15 February 2024.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Over three centuries of age…” – The Belleville Times, 21 October 1971

* Ellen F. “Nellie” Abbey Cooke – Find A Grave

GALLERY

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