The Rook Family Tree
ZACCHEUS ROOK; was born about 1842 at Boughton. He was Christened on 24th My 1848 along with 3 other siblings at Dunkirk Church. He died 4th Qtr 1922 aged 80, registered at Faversham.
Zaccheus married MARY ANN WRIGHT on 27th August 1864 at Molash.
Mary was born about 1843, registered at East Ashford. Her parents were George & Mary Wright. Mary was christened on 3rd March 1844 at Molash, Kent. She died 1st Qtr 1915, registered at Faversham, aged 71.
Known Children of Zaccheus & Mary Ann are listed on the right.
CENSUS RETURNS for ZACCHEUS & MARY ANN ROOK:
Please note: MOLDASH & MOLASH are the same place, but I'll just use Molash to save on confusion.
1871 CENSUS: SHELDWICH, KENT. North Street, Sheldwich, Kent.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Samuel Mannering | Head | 20 | Ag Lab | kent, Chilham |
| Jane Mannering | Wife | 19 | Kent, Molash | |
| Zackariah Rook | Bro in Law | 32 | Bricklayer | kent, Boughton |
| Mary Rook | Sist in Law | 32 | kent, Molash | |
| Cleopatra Rook | Niece | 7 | kent, Molash | |
| William H Rook | Nephew | 5 | kent, Molash |
1881 CENSUS:WYE, KENT. Pound House, Wye, East Ashford, Kent.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Zachaeus Rook | Head | 39 | Bricklayer | Kent, Boughton |
| Mary Ann Rook | Wife | 38 | Kent, Molash | |
| Cleopatra Rook | Dau | 16 | Kent, Molash | |
| William Rook | Son | 15 | Ag. Lab | Kent, Molash |
| Arthur Rook | Son | 9 | Scholar | Kent, Molash |
| Frank Rook | Son | 6 | Scholar | Kent, Molash |
| Edith Rook | Dau | 4 | Kent, Molash | |
| Son Edward Rook | Son | 2 | Kent, Molash |
1891 CENSUS: BOUGHTON, KENT. The Square, Boughton, Faversham, kent.
Name |
Relation |
Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Zaccheus Rook | Head | 49 | Bricklayer | Kent, Boughton |
| Mary Rook | Wife | 48 | Kent, Challock | |
| Arthur Rook | Son | 19 | Bricklayers labourer | Kent, Molash |
| Frank Rook | Son | 17 | Bricklayers labourer | Kent, Molash |
| Sun Rook | Son | 12 | Scholar | Kent, Wye |
1901 CENSUS: BOUGHTON, KENT . Stockers Hill, Boughton, Faversham, Kent.
Name |
Relation |
Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Zaccheus Rook | Head | 57 | Chimney Sweep & Bricklayer | Kent, Boughton |
| Mary Rook | Wife | 57 | Kent, Challock | |
| Arthur Rook | Son U | 28 | Imbecile from birth | Kent, Molash |
| Frank Rook | Son U | 26 | Bricklayer | Kent, Molash |
1911 CENSUS: FAVERSHAM, KENT. Stockers Hill, Boughton, Faversham, Kent.
Name |
Relation |
Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Zachariah Rook | Head | 68 | Chimney Sweep | Kent, Boughton |
| Mary Rook | Wife | 68 | 46 yrs married | Kent, Molash |
| Arthur Rook | Son U | 39 | Kent, Molash | |
| Frank Rook | Son U | 26 | Bricklayer | Kent, Molash |
The 1911 census states that Mary had 6 live births and 1 child deceased (Son Edward).
Drawing of St. Peter's Church, Molash.
1.6. William Richard Rook & Ann Branchett
1.6.1. Zaccheus Rook & Mary Ann Wright
Children Of Zaccheus Rook & Mary Ann Wright:
links will be added shortly
Born 2nd Qtr 1864 although registered as 3rd Qtr, East Ashford (Molash).
Christened 27.06.1864 at Molash, Kent. Using Mothers surname only, no Father mentioned. Born prior to marriage, may be the child of Zaccheus; with the use of Cleopatra it is highly likely as there were other Rook girls with the same name.
Married 4th Qtr 1887 to DANIEL LINKINS at East Ashford.
Died 1st Qtr 1947, registered at Sittingbourne, aged 83.
Born 1866 at Molash, Kent.
Christened 25.02.1866 at Molash.
Married (no 1) 11.05.1889 to ELIZA ELIZABETH ING at Boughton, Kent.
Married (no 2) 1st Qtr 1930 to EMMA LOUISA ING, registered at Faversham.
The two wives are sisters!
Died 4th Qtr 1940 registered at Faversham, aged 74.
3. ARTHUR ROOK
Born 24.10.1871 at Molash, Kent.
Christened 22.01.1872 Wesleyan, Faversham circuit.
Married ? possibly not.
Died ?
Noted as 'Imbecile from birth'.
4. FRANK ROOK
Born 04.02.1874 at Molash, Kent.
Christened 26.04.1874 at Molash.
Married ? possibly not.
Died ? possibly 3rd Qtr 1923, Faversham, aged 48.
Born 1st Qtr 1877 at Molash, Kent.
Christened 01.04.1877 at Molash.
Married 13.11.1899 to WILLIAM FORSTER at Molash.
Died 4th Qtr 1943, registered at Sittingbourne, aged 65?
6. SUN EDWARD ROOK
Born 15.05.1878 at Wye, Kent.
Christened 30.06.1878 at Molash.
Died 29.04.1895 at Boughton, aged 16.