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Elizabeth Cook ( née Batts; 4 February 1742 – 13 May 1835) was the wife, and, for more than 50 years, widow, of Captain James Cook . Biography. Memorial to James Cook and family in St Andrew the Great, Cambridge. Elizabeth Batts was the daughter of Samuel Batts who was keeper of the Bell Inn at Execution Dock, Wapping. [1] .
Jun 9, 2021 · If ever a person earned the right to wear and cherish a mourning brooch, that person was Elizabeth Batts Cook the wife of the celebrated Captain James Cook. Tragically, Elizabeth spent 42 of her 93 years in mourning alone, after the deaths of her six children and beloved husband.
In 1762, James Cook married Elizabeth Batts at Barking, just to the east of London. Traditionally, information about Elizabeth's origins has been limited and sketchy. She was known to be the daughter of Mary and Samuel (many works continue to call him John or even James) Batts who ran the Bell Alehouse at Execution Dock in Wapping.
Captain Cook’s widow, Elizabeth Batts Cook, lived for 56 years after his death WHEN Captain Cook was killed in Hawaii in 1779 the nation mourned, particularly his wife, who lived for another 56 ...
Feb 15, 2024 · Elizabeth Batts Cook was the wife and widow of Captain James Cook. She was the daughter of Samuel Batts who was keeper of the Bell Inn, Wapping and one of her husband's mentors. She married James Cook at St Margaret's Church, Barking, Essex on 21 December 1762.
Nov 14, 2023 · In the tapestry of exploration, behind the celebrated navigator Captain James Cook, stands a woman of formidable courage and character—Elizabeth Batts Cook. Born on 4 February 1742 and departing this life on 13 May 1835, she was not merely the wife of Captain Cook but a resilient figure who weathered the storms of tragedy and loss that ...
The Origins of Elizabeth Cook. James Cook married Elizabeth Batts at Barking in 1762. Who was she?
