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Charity Cook 1805–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1805

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 23 Oct 1853

Death Location: Polk City, Polk, Iowa, United States

Father: Thomas Cook

Mother: Keziah Henderson

Spouse(s): Nathan Thornton

Children(s): Calvin Thornton

The story of Charity Cook began in 1805 in South Carolina, United States. Charity Cook married Nathan Thornton, and had children including Calvin Thornton. Charity Cook passed away in 1853 in Polk City, Polk, Iowa, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Charity Cook began in 1805 in South Carolina, United States.
  • Charity Cook married Nathan Thornton, and had children including Calvin Thornton.
  • Charity Cook passed away in 1853 in Polk City, Polk, Iowa, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charity Cook's Ancestors

Self
Charity Cook
1805–1853
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas Cook
1770–1840
Bush Rive, Newberry County, South Carolina, USA
Keziah Henderson
1774–1857
Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Isaac Cook
1743–1820
, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Charity Wright
1745–1822
MD
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cook
1704–1752
Mary Wells
1714–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Underwood
1688–1767
Jane Harry
1687–1736

Charity Cook's Descendants

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Charity Cook (15 Mar 1805–23 Oct 1853) m. Nathan Thornton (25 Apr 1799–07 Sep 1878)
  1. 1. Calvin Thornton 1830–1908 m. Araminta Harris 1831–1921
    1. 1. Jerome (Bud) Thornton 1855–1928 m. Eliza (Ellen) Wilkins 1849–
      1. 1. Corliss Thornton 1879–
      2. 2. Vernie Thornton 1893–
      3. 3. Edith Thornton 1891–
      4. 4. Archie (Raymond) Thornton 1897–1976 m. Hazel (Iserly) Clay 1906–1950
      5. 5. Melvin Thornton 1895–
      6. 6. Virgil Thornton 1888–
      7. 7. Merrill Thornton 1882–
      8. 8. Calvin Thornton 1880–
      9. 9. Ethel Thornton 1886–
      10. 10. Alta Thornton 1884–
    2. 2. Nancy (E.) Thornton 1857–
    3. 3. Ida (Jane) Thornton 1859–
    4. 4. Laura (W.) Thornton 1861–
    5. 5. Alta (M.) Thornton 1863–
    6. 6. Viola Thornton 1864–
    7. 7. Maud Thornton 1879–
    8. 8. Ester (J) Thornton 1859–

Charity Cook's Timeline

5 Records

1796
1796
Birth of Charity Cook in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1805
15 Mar 1805
Birth of Charity Cook in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1805
15 Mar 1805
Birth of Charity Cook in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 45
Charity Cook resided here in Polk, Iowa
Polk, Iowa
1853
23 Oct 1853
Age 48
Death of Charity Cook in Polk City, Polk, Iowa, United States
Polk City, Polk, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Polk, Iowa; Roll: M432_188; Page: 61A; Image: 128

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1805
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Iowa, Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1805
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Polk, Iowa; Roll: M432_188; Page: 61A; Image: 128

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1853
    Event Place: Polk City, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa, Cemetery Records

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