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Helen Margaret Cook 1915–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1915

Birth Location: Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 23 Aug 1965

Death Location: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Chancey Cook

Mother: Mary Trost

Spouse(s): Floyd Springer

Children(s): James Springer

The story of Helen Margaret Cook began in 1915 in Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, USA. In 1935, Helen Margaret Cook resided in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa. In 1937, Helen Margaret Cook established residence. Helen Margaret Cook married Floyd Paul Springer, and had children including James Gaylord Springer. Helen Margaret Cook passed away in 1965 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Helen Margaret Cook began in 1915 in Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1935, Helen Margaret Cook resided in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa.
  • In 1937, Helen Margaret Cook established residence.
  • Helen Margaret Cook married Floyd Paul Springer, and had children including James Gaylord Springer.
  • Helen Margaret Cook passed away in 1965 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Helen Cook's Ancestors

Self
Helen Cook
1915–1965
Birth Place: Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Parents
Chancey Gaylord Cook
1874–
Mary (Agnes) Trost
1894–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Cook's Descendants

1.
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Helen (Margaret) Cook (18 Jul 1915–23 Aug 1965) m. Floyd (Paul) Springer (3 Aug 1909–29 Sep 1969)
  1. 1. James (Gaylord) Springer 1937–2008

Helen Cook's Timeline

6 Records

1915
18 Jul 1915
Birth of Helen Margaret Cook in Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Helen Margaret Cook resided here in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
1937
abt 1937
Age 22
Helen Margaret Cook resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 25
Helen Margaret Cook resided here in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1965
21 Aug 1965
Age 50
Death of Helen Margaret Cook
None
1965
23 Aug 1965
Age 50
Burial of Helen Margaret Cook in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1915
    Event Place: Lenox, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01209; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 90-24
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lenox Time Table; Publication Date: 26 Aug 1965; Publication Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA; ,0.07315394,0.4995675,0.32846794&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01209; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 90-24

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1937
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01209; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 90-24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lenox Time Table; Publication Date: 26 Aug 1965; Publication Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA; ,0.07315394,0.4995675,0.32846794&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1965
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lenox Time Table; Publication Date: 26 Aug 1965; Publication Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA; ,0.07315394,0.4995675,0.32846794&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1965
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lenox Time Table; Publication Date: 26 Aug 1965; Publication Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA; ,0.07315394,0.4995675,0.32846794&xid=3355

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