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Abijah Lafayette Cook 1847–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1847

Birth Location: McGirk, Moniteau, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1928

Death Location: Milo, Vernon, Missouri, USA

Father: George Cook

Mother: Elizabeth Phelan

Spouse(s): Rebecca Hamilton, Sarah Allen

Children(s): Cora Cook, Mary Cook, George Cook, Thomas Cook, Millard Cook, Alonzo Cook, Cordelia Cook, William Cook, James Cook, John Cook

In 1847, Abijah Lafayette Cook entered the world in McGirk, Moniteau, Missouri, USA, born to George Washington Cook And Elizabeth Phelan. In 1850, Abijah Lafayette Cook resided in District 58, Moniteau, Missouri, USA. In 1860, Abijah Lafayette Cook resided in Township 45 Range 14, California, Moniteau, Missou. Abijah Lafayette Cook married Rebecca Cook Foster Hamilton, Sarah Jane Allen, and had children including Alonzo Edgar Cook, Cora Bell Nichols Cook, Cordelia Elizabeth Cook, George Monroe Cook, James Wilson Cook, John Wilson Hamilton Cook, Mary D Mearcy Dizana Diana May Cook, Millard Arlando Cook, Roy Hamilton, Thomas Washington Cook, William West Willie Cook. Abijah Lafayette Cook passed away in 1928 in Milo, Vernon, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Abijah Lafayette Cook entered the world in McGirk, Moniteau, Missouri, USA, born to George Washington Cook And Elizabeth Phelan.
  • In 1850, Abijah Lafayette Cook resided in District 58, Moniteau, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, Abijah Lafayette Cook resided in Township 45 Range 14, California, Moniteau, Missou.
  • Abijah Lafayette Cook married Rebecca Cook Foster Hamilton, Sarah Jane Allen, and had children including Alonzo Edgar Cook, Cora Bell Nichols Cook, Cordelia Elizabeth Cook, George Monroe Cook, James Wilson Cook, John Wilson Hamilton Cook, Mary D Mearcy Dizana Diana May Cook, Millard Arlando Cook, Roy Hamilton, Thomas Washington Cook, William West Willie Cook.
  • Abijah Lafayette Cook passed away in 1928 in Milo, Vernon, Missouri, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abijah Cook's Ancestors

Self
Abijah Cook
1847–1928
Birth Place: McGirk, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
Parents
George Washington Cook
1813–1898
Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Phelan
1815–1895
Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Wesley) Phelan
1790–1850
St Paul Parrish, Columbia, Georgia, United States
Jemime ((Jemima)) Fowler
1795–1860
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1752–1838
Mary Evans
1754–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Phelan
1726–1790
Elizabeth Day
1730–1790
Phillip Evans
1730–1773
Mary Collens
1730–1827

Abijah Cook's Descendants

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Abijah (Lafayette) Cook (5 Apr 1847–14 Jan 1928) m. Rebecca ((Cook) Foster) Hamilton (abt 1853–30 Dec 1925) m. Sarah (Jane) Allen (Abt. 1849–01 Jun 1893)
  1. 1. Cora (Bell (Nichols)) Cook 1878–1922
  2. 2. Mary (D (Mearcy) Dizana (Diana) "May") Cook 1876–1943
  3. 3. George (Monroe *) Cook 1873–1921
  4. 4. Thomas (Washington) Cook 1870–1942
  5. 5. Millard (Arlando) Cook 1875–1942
  6. 6. Alonzo (Edgar) Cook 1880–1950
  7. 7. Cordelia (Elizabeth) Cook 1883–1884
  8. 8. William (West "Willie") Cook 1872–1874
  9. 9. James (Wilson) Cook 1885–1957
  10. 10. John (Wilson Hamilton) Cook 1886–1979

Abijah Cook's Timeline

8 Records

1847
5 Apr 1847
Birth of Abijah Lafayette Cook in McGirk, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
McGirk, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 3
Abijah Lafayette Cook resided here in District 58, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
District 58, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Abijah Lafayette Cook resided here in Township 45 Range 14, California, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
Township 45 Range 14, California, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Abijah Lafayette Cook resided here in White Oak, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
White Oak, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Abijah Lafayette Cook resided here in Pilot Grove, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
Pilot Grove, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Abijah Lafayette Cook resided here in Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma, USA
Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
Abijah Lafayette Cook resided here in Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma, USA
Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma, USA
1928
14 Jan 1928
Age 81
Death of Abijah Lafayette Cook in Holt Summit, Calloway, Missouri, USA
Holt Summit, Calloway, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1847
    Event Place: McGirk, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1458; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 10
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pilot Grove, Moniteau, Missouri; Roll: 704; Page: 406d; Enumeration District: 201
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: White Oak, Henry, Missouri; Roll: M593_778; Page: 397A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1249; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375262
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 58, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 45 Range 14, California, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: White Oak, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: White Oak, Henry, Missouri; Roll: M593_778; Page: 397A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pilot Grove, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pilot Grove, Moniteau, Missouri; Roll: 704; Page: 406d; Enumeration District: 201

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1249; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375262

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Township 5, Craig, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1458; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1928
    Event Place: Holt Summit, Calloway, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milo, Vernon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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