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Benjamin Cook 1774–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1774

Birth Location: Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 17 October 1856

Death Location: Pike County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Francis II

Mother: Betty Cook

Spouse(s): Delilah Bullard

Children(s): Allen COOK, Wiley\Wylie Cook, Aaron Cook, Sarah COOK, Deliah Wright, Mary COOK, Thomas Cook

The story of Benjamin Cook began in 1774 in Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Cook married Delilah Bullard, and had children including Aaron Dudley Cook, Allen Cook, Deliah Wright, Mary Pollyanna Cook, Sarah Sally Cook, Thomas S Cook, Wiley Wylie Cook. Benjamin Cook passed away in 1856 in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Cook began in 1774 in Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Cook married Delilah Bullard, and had children including Aaron Dudley Cook, Allen Cook, Deliah Wright, Mary Pollyanna Cook, Sarah Sally Cook, Thomas S Cook, Wiley Wylie Cook.
  • Benjamin Cook passed away in 1856 in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis II
1729–1813
Birth Location: Charles, York, VA, American Colonies, Virginia, USA
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Betty Cook
1730–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Delilah Bullard
1785–1812
Birth Location: Amherst County, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Allen COOK
1800–1885
Birth Location: Pike, Georgia, United States
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Wiley\Wylie Cook
1800–1861
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
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Aaron Cook
1803–1858
Birth Location: Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
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Sarah COOK
1809–1867
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Deliah Wright
1811–1898
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Mary COOK
1816–1896
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Thomas Cook
1805–1897
Birth Location: Pike County, Georgia, United States of America
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Benjamin Cook's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cook
1774–1856
Birth Place: Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Francis Cooke II
1729–1813
Charles, York, VA, American Colonies, Virginia, USA
Betty Cook
1730–
Grandparents
Francis (Cooke,) Sr.
1703–1779
York, Virginia, USA
Mary (Cooper) Patrick
1705–1774
Charles Parish Register, York, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Cook's Descendants

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Benjamin Cook (17 Feb 1774–17 October 1856) m. Delilah Bullard (1785–March 1812)
  1. 1. Allen COOK 1800–1885
  2. 2. Wiley\Wylie Cook 1800–1861
  3. 3. Aaron (Dudley) Cook 1803–1858 m. Darcus (Tabitha) Wright 1808–
    1. 1. Wiley Cook 1847–
    2. 2. George Cook 1831–
    3. 3. Benjamin Cook 1833–
    4. 4. James Cook 1835–
    5. 5. John Cook 1837–
    6. 6. Lucinda Cook 1839–
    7. 7. Sarah Cook 1840–
    8. 8. William Cook 1842–
    9. 9. Newton Cook 1847–
  4. 4. Sarah (Sally) COOK 1809–1867
  5. 5. Deliah Wright 1811–1898 m. Abble Wright 1788–1884
    1. 1. John (David) Wright 1848–1911
    2. 2. Gillis (J) Wright 1838–1864
    3. 3. George (W S) Wright 1836–1909
    4. 4. William (A) Wright 1851–1856
    5. 5. Sarah (J.) Wright 1829–
    6. 6. Mary (A.) Wright 1831–
    7. 7. Nancy (E.) Wright 1848–
    8. 8. Frances (L.) Wright 1856–
    9. 9. Emily (D) Wright 1833–
    10. 10. Mily (T) Wright 1840–
  6. 6. Mary (Pollyanna) COOK 1816–1896
  7. 7. Thomas (S.) Cook 1805–1897 m. Susan (Sarah) Wright 1802–1849 m. Arrena (Barnet) MATTHEWS 1819–
    1. 1. Elijah (H) Cook 1844–1915
    2. 2. Ellen (Eliza) Cook 1831– m. John Weatherly 1827–
      1. 1. James Weatherly 1858–
      2. 2. Elijah (L) Weatherly 1859– m. Alora Weatherly 1872–
        1. 1. Minnie Weatherly 1892–
        2. 2. Sadie Weatherly 1894–
        3. 3. Elijah Weatherly 1897–
        4. 4. Alberta Weatherly 1900–
        5. 5. Edna (Lois) Weatherly 1902–1994
      3. 3. Martha Wetherly 1862–1938
      4. 4. Arrie (E) Wetherly 1867–
      5. 5. Benjanin Wetherly 1869–
      6. 6. Ida Weatherly 1874–
    3. 3. John (A) Cook 1829–1901 m. Mary (E) Gardner 1835–1901
      1. 1. Oby Cook 1855–
      2. 2. William (T.) Cook 1858–
      3. 3. Martha (C) Cook 1859–
      4. 4. Eugenia Cook 1866–
      5. 5. Lilla (A) Cook 1869–
      6. 6. Benjamin (F.) Cook 1875–
      7. 7. Rosa Cook 1879–
      8. 8. Alfred Cook 1856–1856
      9. 9. Sarah (Francis) Cook 1868–1868
      10. 10. Richard Cook 1868–1868
    4. 4. Permelia (Jane) COOK 1835–1913
    5. 5. Martha (L) Cook 1836–
    6. 6. Sarah (Caroline) Cook 1828–1872
    7. 7. Elizabeth Cook 1847–
    8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson) Cook 1837–1929
    9. 9. Joseph Cook 1830–1870
    10. 10. Henry (Clay) Cook 1842–1885
    11. 11. William (Harrison) Cook 1839–1915
    12. 12. George (Washington) Cook 1837–1895
    13. 13. Amison (Caroline) Cook 1832–1872 m. Washington (T) Horn 1827–
      1. 1. William (T) Horn 1852–
      2. 2. Gideon Horn 1856–
      3. 3. Morgan (H) Horn 1859–
    14. 14. Sarah (Elizabeth) Cook 1847–
    15. 15. J. (M.) Cook 1841–1926 m. Almira Wootton 1857–1929
      1. 1. Daniel (Henry) Cook 1884–1957 m. Emlie 1888–1962
        1. 1. James (M) Cook 1910–1966 m. Sally (Lavaughn) O'Quinn 1917–2007
        2. 2. Daniel (Henry Cook) Jr 1917–
        3. 3. Vera (E) Cooper 1914–1993 m. Joe (Rice) Cooper 1918–1993
        4. 4. Grace (Cook) Lewing 1924–1995 m. Frank 1917–1987 m. Samuel Hudson 1920–1986 m. Luther (Elvin) Lewing 1923–1984
      2. 2. Mary (Ida) Cook 1876–1936 m. Pryor (Holston Choate) Jr 1868–1946
        1. 1. James (Madison) Choate 1892–1961 m. Ethel (J) Hartman 1899–
        2. 2. Henry (Dickson) Choate 1897–1948
        3. 3. Charles (G) Choate 1899–
        4. 4. Dewey (Earnest) Choate 1898–
        5. 5. Joseph (B) Choate 1903–
        6. 6. Horace (Pryor) Choate 1904–1957 m. Clara Knapp 1907–1981
        7. 7. Mary (I) Choate 1908–
        8. 8. Louise Choate 1915–
        9. 9. Clarence Choate 1918–
        10. 10. Amanda (Almira) Choate 1912–1953 m. Boone (Culberson) McCullough 1906–1984
        11. 11. Vada Choate 1911–1998
        12. 12. Marion (Jackson Choate) II 1895–1896
        13. 13. Ruth Choate 1906–1906
      3. 3. Italy (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Cook 1886–1971 m. Ernest (Lafayette) Dillen 1886–1970
      4. 4. Laura (Dean) Cook 1890–1980
      5. 5. James (William) Cook 1877–1951 m. Sarah (Ellen "Sallie") Collier 1882–1982
        1. 1. Fern (Rosa) Cook 1905–1981 m. Arnett (E) Colson 1906–1964
        2. 2. Mattie (Jewell) Cook 1904–
        3. 3. Augie (F) Cook 1909–
        4. 4. Albert (B) Cook 1912–
        5. 5. Mildred Cook 1914–
      6. 6. Elija Cook 1879–1880
      7. 7. Lela (Caytonia) Cook 1888–1970
      8. 8. Zada Cook 1898–1991 m. Paul (Ervin) Reid 1895–1975
        1. 1. Johnnie (Allene) Reid 1934–2002
        2. 2. Zelda (Fern) Reid 1928–2007
        3. 3. Paul (Ervin Reid) Jr 1918–1998
        4. 4. Lois (Olivia) Reid 1916–1973 m. Alton (Marvin) Jenkins 1911–1992
        5. 5. Violet (Pearl) Reid 1921–1997
        6. 6. Hazel (Katherine) Reid 1924–2004
      9. 9. Georgia (Dominion) Cook 1881–1901
      10. 10. Carrie (B) Cook 1895–1984
      11. 11. Zelda Cook 1898–1899
      12. 12. Johnie (B) Cook 1893–1972 m. Benjamin (Eugene) Taylor 1873–1940
        1. 1. Carrie (M.) Connelly 1903–1971
        2. 2. Charles (R.) Taylor 1900–1980
        3. 3. James (Edward Taylor) Sr 1909–2001
        4. 4. Etha (Lynn) Ridennoure 1904–2002
        5. 5. Albert (Eugene) Taylor 1898–1963
        6. 6. Verna (Pearl) Brooks 1928–2018
        7. 7. Harry (Ashby) Taylor 1896–1977

Benjamin Cook's Timeline

4 Records

1774
17 Feb 1774
Birth of Benjamin Cook in Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
1856
05 Nov 1856
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Cook in Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, United States
Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, United States
1856
17 October 1856
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Cook in Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, USA
Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, USA
1856
17 October 1856
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Cook in Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, USA
Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1774
    Event Place: Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Nov 1856
    Event Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 October 1856
    Event Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 October 1856
    Event Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pike County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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