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Alford Floyd Cook 1888–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1888

Birth Location: Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 6 August 1963

Death Location: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Cook

Mother: Alzadia Self

Spouse(s): Lena Greer

Children(s): Virginia Cook, John Cook, William Cook, Alfred Cook, Allie Cook

In 1888, Alford Floyd Cook entered the world in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to John Charlie Cook And Alzadia Mary Zadie Self. In 1900, Alford Floyd Cook resided in Justice Precinct 2 (North Part), Shelby, Texas. In 1910, Alford Floyd Cook resided in Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas, USA. Alford Floyd Cook married Lena Ethel Greer, and had children including Alfred Cook, Allie Pearl Cook, Edward Coleman Cook, John Charlie Cook, Joyce Madlyn Cook, Pat Cook, Virginia Estelle Cook, William Arthur Cook. Alford Floyd Cook passed away in 1963 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Alford Floyd Cook entered the world in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to John Charlie Cook And Alzadia Mary Zadie Self.
  • In 1900, Alford Floyd Cook resided in Justice Precinct 2 (North Part), Shelby, Texas.
  • In 1910, Alford Floyd Cook resided in Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas, USA.
  • Alford Floyd Cook married Lena Ethel Greer, and had children including Alfred Cook, Allie Pearl Cook, Edward Coleman Cook, John Charlie Cook, Joyce Madlyn Cook, Pat Cook, Virginia Estelle Cook, William Arthur Cook.
  • Alford Floyd Cook passed away in 1963 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cook
1869–1938
Birth Location: Louisiana
JC
Alzadia Self
1863–1923
Birth Location: Louisiana
AS

Spouses(s)

Lena Greer
1892–1983
Birth Location: Texas
LG

Children(s)

Virginia Cook
1917–2002
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
VC
John Cook
1914–2005
Birth Location: Center, Shelby, Texas, USA
JC
William Cook
1912–1971
Birth Location: Center Shelby, Texas, USA
WC
Alfred Cook
1910–1969
Birth Location: Shelby County, Texas, USA
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Allie Cook
1907–1987
Birth Location: Texas
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Alford Cook's Ancestors

Self
Alford Cook
1888–1963
Birth Place: Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
John Charlie Cook
1869–1938
Louisiana
Alzadia (Mary "Zadie") Self
1863–1923
Louisiana
Grandparents
Henry (Littleton) Cooke
1823–1875
, , Alabama, USA
Mrs. (Jane) Gueing
1832–1880
, , Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Cook
1796–1876
Susana Riggins
1804–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cook
1738–1799
Martha Pearson
1751–1796
Littleton Riggins
1774–1843
Mary Gant
1771–1855

Alford Cook's Descendants

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Alford (Floyd) Cook (1 Aug 1888–6 August 1963) m. Lena (Ethel) Greer (abt 1892–1983)
  1. 1. Virginia (Estelle) Cook 1917–2002
  2. 2. John (Charlie) Cook 1914–2005
  3. 3. William (Arthur) Cook 1912–1971
  4. 4. Alfred Cook 1910–1969
  5. 5. Allie (Pearl) Cook 1907–1987

Alford Cook's Timeline

12 Records

1888
1 Aug 1888
Birth of Alford Floyd Cook in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 12
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Justice Precinct 2 (North Part), Shelby, Texas
Justice Precinct 2 (North Part), Shelby, Texas
1910
1910
Age 22
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Shelby County, Texas, USA
Shelby County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas
Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas
1930
1930
Age 42
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
1931
1931
Age 43
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Beaumont, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Rural, Chambers, Texas
Rural, Chambers, Texas
1940
1940
Age 52
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Morgan's Point, Harris, Texas, USA
Morgan's Point, Harris, Texas, USA
1963
Abt 1963
Age 75
Alford Floyd Cook resided here in Morgans Point, Harris, Texas, USA
Morgans Point, Harris, Texas, USA
1963
6 August 1963
Age 75
Death of Alford Floyd Cook in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
Baytown, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04056; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101-54
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 189; Image: 834.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342095
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Shelby County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T624_1588; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375601
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 8 Aug 1963; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.411628,0.4003995,0.50284165&xid=3355
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Morgan's Point, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1581; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 101-241

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2 (North Part), Shelby, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T624_1588; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375601

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Shelby County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Shelby County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 189; Image: 834.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342095

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Beaumont, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Chambers, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04056; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101-54

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04056; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101-54

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Morgan's Point, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Morgan's Point, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1581; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 101-241

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1963
    Event Place: Morgans Point, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1963
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Shreveport Journal - 8 Aug 1963 - Page 2, Obituary for Floyd Cook 8 Aug 1963

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: La Porte, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: LaPorte Tex
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 8 Aug 1963; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.411628,0.4003995,0.50284165&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morgan's Point, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Morgan's Point, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1581; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 101-241

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 August 1963
    Event Place: Baytown, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 8 Aug 1963; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.411628,0.4003995,0.50284165&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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