John Taylor Cooke went to Albany in the 1830's. Married Mary Ann Morgan on 28 September 1836 (Perth Register) - daughter of Abraham and Mary Morgan. John selected land at Katrine near Northam, later 'Newleyine' also near Northam. Established a flour mill in the Colony. Had the Wayside Inn and Post Office at Katrine. Bought land at Arrino on the Irwin River and invested in a mining property. Nathaniel had five sons and 3 daughters. Henry had nine children. Formed a cattle station at Mt Singleton and explored much of the Pilbara region before John Forrest. Nathaniel discovered and named 'Marble Bar', discovered copper at Whim Creek and found gold in Nullagine, owned Ethel Creek Station and Roy Hill. John Taylor Cooke died at 'Newleyine' aged 67 years on 7 December 1875 and Mary Anne died 12 May 1886.