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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook 1880–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1880

Birth Location: Wellman, Washington, Iowa

Death Date: 10 Nov 1955

Death Location: Rerecaide, Iowa

Father: Jacob Cook

Mother: Melissa Goodwin

Spouse(s): Ralph Cress, Newton Whitstine

Children(s): Ray Cress, Helen Cress

The story of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook began in 1880 in Wellman, Washington, Iowa. In 1900, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided in Iowa, Washington, Iowa, USA. In 1905, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided in Washington, Iowa, United States. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook married Newton Whitstine, Ralph Cress, and had children including Helen Rachel Cress, Ray Howard Cress. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook passed away in 1955 in Rerecaide, Iowa.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook began in 1880 in Wellman, Washington, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided in Iowa, Washington, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1905, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided in Washington, Iowa, United States.
  • Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook married Newton Whitstine, Ralph Cress, and had children including Helen Rachel Cress, Ray Howard Cress.
  • Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook passed away in 1955 in Rerecaide, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Cook
1853–1889
Birth Location: Indiana
JC
Melissa Goodwin
1861–1934
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
MG

Spouses(s)

Ralph Cress
1879–1917
Birth Location: Riverside, Washington, Iowa
RC
Newton Whitstine
1874–1966
Birth Location: Iowa
NW

Children(s)

Ray Cress
1912–1965
Birth Location: Columbus Junction, Louisa, Iowa, USA
RC
Helen Cress
1910–1989
Birth Location: Columbus City, Louisa, Iowa, USA
HC

Elizabeth Cook's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Cook
1880–1955
Birth Place: Wellman, Washington, Iowa
Parents
Jacob Cook
1853–1889
Indiana
Melissa (Jennie) Goodwin
1861–1934
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
John Goodwin
1830–1892
Kentucky
Amanda (Belle) Whetstine
1836–1909
Morgan, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Cook's Descendants

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Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Belle) Cook (21 Nov 1880–10 Nov 1955) m. Ralph Cress (Apr 1879–16 Dec 1917) m. Newton Whitstine (6 Jun 1874–16 February 1966)
  1. 1. Ray (Howard) Cress 1912–1965 m. Ethel (Marie) Bowden 1910–1992
  2. 2. Helen (Rachel) Cress 1910–1989

Elizabeth Cook's Timeline

13 Records

1880
21 Nov 1880
Birth of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook in Wellman, Washington, Iowa
Wellman, Washington, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 20
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Iowa, Washington, Iowa, USA
Iowa, Washington, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 25
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Washington, Iowa, United States
Washington, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 30
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Columbus City, Louisa, Iowa, USA
Columbus City, Louisa, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
1923
1923
Age 43
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Davenport, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Iowa, USA
1925
1925
Age 45
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Davenport, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 60
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 70
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook resided here in Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
1955
8 Nov 1955
Age 75
Death of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
1955
10 Nov 1955
Age 75
Burial of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Cook in Rerecaide, Iowa
Rerecaide, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1880
    Event Place: Wellman, Washington, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riverside, Washington, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01211; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 92-13
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iowa, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0115
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Iowa State Census
    [9] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_us-Ia
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Riverside, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 1183; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 92-13

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Iowa, Washington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iowa, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0115

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Washington, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Columbus City, Louisa, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Davenport, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Davenport, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riverside, Washington, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01211; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 92-13
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Times; Publication Date: 29 Nov 1935; Publication Place: Davenport, Iowa, USA; ,0.16023318,0.24708627,0.24407743&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Riverside, Washington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riverside, Washington, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01211; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 92-13

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Riverside, Washington, Iowa, 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: Riverside, Washington, Iowa; Roll: 1183; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 92-13

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1955
    Event Place: Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_us-Ia

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1955
    Event Place: Rerecaide, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_us-Ia
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