Venn: Adm. at King's, a scholar from Eton, 1730. S. of William. Bapt. at St. James, Westminster, Oct 28 1711. Matric 1731; BA 1734-5; MA 1738; DD 1765. Fellow, 1734. Asst. Master at Eton . Head Master 1743-5. Chaplain to Earl of Halifax. R. of Denham, Bucks, 1743. R of Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, 1745. Fellow of Eton College 1747. R of Stoke Newington, Middx, 1768. Provost of King's 1772. Vice Chancellor, 1772-3. Dean of Ely 1780. Author. Died at Bath Oct 20 1797. Will, PCC
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1743 | Appt(Appointment) | Cooke, William | George, Earl of Halifax / | domestic chaplain | View |
| 1744 | Ordi(ordination) | Cooke, William | / | priest | View |
| 1745 | Appt(Institution) | Cooke, William | Stourminster Marshal / | Vicar | View |
| 1749 | Vac(cession) | Cooke, William | Stourminster Marshal / | Vicar | View |
| 1749 | Appt(Institution) | Cooke, William | Denham / | Rector | View |
| 1767 | Disp(Dispensation) | Cooke, William | Stoke Newington / | Rector | View |
| 1767 | Disp-App | Cooke, William | Denham / | Rector | View |
| 1772 | Appt(Admission) | Cooke, William | Cambridge, King's College / | provost | View |
| 1780 | Appt(Collation) | Cooke, William | Ely Cathedral / Third Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1780 | Subsc | Cooke, William | Ely Cathedral / 3rd Canonry | Canon | View |
| 1780 | Subsc | Cooke, William | Ely Cathedral / deanery | Dean | View |
| 1780 | Vac(cession) | Cooke, William | Ely Cathedral / Third Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1797 | Vac(Death) | Cooke, William | Denham / | Rector | View |
| 1797 | Vac(Death) | Cooke, William | Ely / | Dean | View |