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Joseph Cook 1865 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1865

Birth Location: Wookey, Somerset

Death Date: Oct 1941

Death Location: Wells, Somerset, England

Father: George Cooke

Mother: Selina Martin

Spouse(s): Sarah Johnson

Children(s): Sarah Cook, Florence Cook, Ellen Cook, Elsie Cook, William Cook, Frank Cook, Georgina Cook

In 1865, Joseph Cook entered the world in Wookey, Somerset, born to George Cooke and Selina Martin. In 1891, Joseph Cook resided in Wookey, Somerset, England. Joseph Cook married Sarah Ann Johnson, and had children including Sarah Ann Cook, Florence Mary Cook, Ellen Jane Cook, Elsie May Cook, William Joseph Cook, Frank George Cook, Georgina Mary Cook. Joseph Cook passed away in 1941 in Wells, Somerset, England.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Joseph Cook entered the world in Wookey, Somerset, born to George Cooke and Selina Martin.
  • In 1891, Joseph Cook resided in Wookey, Somerset, England.
  • Joseph Cook married Sarah Ann Johnson, and had children including Sarah Ann Cook, Florence Mary Cook, Ellen Jane Cook, Elsie May Cook, William Joseph Cook, Frank George Cook, Georgina Mary Cook.
  • Joseph Cook passed away in 1941 in Wells, Somerset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Cooke
1832 – 1870
Birth Location: Wookey, Somerset, England
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Selina Martin
1835 – 1898
Birth Location: Wookey, Somerset, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Johnson
1869 – 1951
Birth Location: Bristol, England
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Children(s)

Sarah Cook
1891 – 1960
Birth Location: Wells, Somerset, England
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Florence Cook
1893 – 1974
Birth Location: Wells, Somerset, England
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Ellen Cook
1895 – 1977
Birth Location: Wells, Somerset, England
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Elsie Cook
1899 – 1962
Birth Location: Wells, Somerset, England
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William Cook
1902 – 1982
Birth Location: Wells, Somerset, England
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Frank Cook
1908 – 1983
Birth Location: Wells, Somerset, England
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Georgina Cook
1911 –
Birth Location: Wells, Somerset, England
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Joseph Cook's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Cook
1865 – 1941
Birth Place: Wookey, Somerset
Parents
George Cooke
1832 – 1870
Wookey, Somerset, England
Selina Martin
1835 – 1898
Wookey, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Jacob Cook
1806 – 1882
Henton, Somerset, England
Anne Cook
1807 –
Wookey, Somerset, England
James Martin
1783 –
Elizabeth
1808 –
Wookey, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
William Cook
Anne Churchouse
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Cook's Descendants

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Joseph Cook (25 Feb 1865 – Oct 1941) m. Sarah (Ann) Johnson (22 Jan 1869 – Jul 1951)
  1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Cook (26 Jul 1891 – 1960) m. Albert Emmerson m. John Holloway
    1. 1. Joan Emmerson (24 Oct 1916 – 1996) m. Douglas (W) Wakefield
      1. 1. Alan Wakefield (24 Nov 1941 – )
      2. 2. Colin Wakefield (22 Apr 1944 – )
      3. 3. Peter Wakefield (2 Apr 1945 – )
    2. 2. Betty Emmerson (18 Jul 1918 – )
    3. 3. Mary Emmerson (15 Oct 1919 – 22 Oct 2016) m. Albert Hitchins
      1. 1. David Hitchins (16 Aug 1947 – )
      2. 2. Michael Hitchins (14 May 1949 – )
      3. 3. Nigel Hitchins (12 Oct 1956 – )
    4. 4. Lilian Emmerson (13 Aug 1921 – 22 Jul 2014) m. James Duffin
      1. 1. Colette Duffin (25 Mar 1955 – )
      2. 2. Sharon Duffin (14 Jan 1958 – )
  2. 2. Florence (Mary) Cook (19 Feb 1893 – 1974)
    1. 1. Albert (Victor) Myall (5 Mar 1928 – 29 Oct 2015)
  3. 3. Ellen (Jane) Cook (2 Nov 1895 – 1977) m. John (Joseph) Warr (09 Sep 1894 – 13 Aug 1894)
    1. 1. Charles (A) Warr (16 Mar 1921 – ) m. Muriel Clark
      1. 1. Jennifer (A) Warr (1949 – ) m. John (A) Hill m. Jamie (D) Stevens
      2. 2. Margaret (R) Warr (1953 – ) m. Robert (G) Mercer
    2. 2. Robert (J) Warr (1923 – )
    3. 3. Reginald (J) Warr (24 Jul 1924 – 2000)
    4. 4. Margaret (E) Warr (3 Mar 1929 – 1999) m. Royston Theobald (Jul 1922 – Sep 2003)
      1. 1. Michael (W) Theobald (1951 – ) m. Anne (M) Ford
      2. 2. David (C) Theobald (1956 – ) m. Lesley (J) Harper
      3. 3. Alan (J) Theobald (1961 – ) m. Denise (M) Chissell
  4. 4. Elsie (May) Cook (23 Aug 1899 – 1962) m. Reginald (J) Danby
    1. 1. John Danby (1936 – )
    2. 2. Roger Danby (1940 – )
  5. 5. William (Joseph) Cook (31 Jul 1902 – Apr 1982) m. Rose (H C) Stanton (15 Feb 1895 – )
    1. 1. Henry (John Theodore Charles) Cook (13 Feb 1924 – Nov 2001) m. Sylvia (Olive) Symes (23 Nov 1926 – 6 Jan 2012) m. Helen (W) Wheeler
      1. 1. Theresa Cook (Apr 1951 – )
      2. 2. Gloria (Helen) Cook (16 SEP 1952 – ) m. Sidney (James) Booth (Jan 1951 – ) m. John (Martin) Emmett (01 JUN 1954 – 14 Apr 2018)
        1. 1. Aaron (James) Booth (25 MAR 1976 – )
        2. 2. Laura Booth (12 MAR 1978 – )
        3. 3. Luke (John) Emmett (23 JAN 1986 – )
        4. 4. Clare (Marie) Emmett (29 AUG 1987 – )
      3. 3. Janet Cook (Apr 1955 – ) m. Anthony (G) Mutlow (Jan 1950 – )
    2. 2. Ernest (F W G) Cook (1925 – 1930)
    3. 3. Patricia (Brendawyn Doreen Rose) Cook (1929 – ) m. Gerald Morris (6 Jun 1923 – 6 Jun 2007)
  6. 6. Frank (George) Cook (16 Jul 1908 – 1983) m. Florence (Maud) Danby
    1. 1. Stanley Cook (1940 – )
  7. 7. Georgina (Mary) Cook (26 Jul 1911 – )
    1. 1. Carole Caithness (1941 – )
    2. 2. Alison (M) Caithness-Cook (1948 – ) m. Nicholas (O) Plaut

Joseph Cook's Timeline

7 Records

1865
25 Feb 1865
Birth of Joseph Cook in Wookey, Somerset
Wookey, Somerset
1865
2 Apr 1865
Joseph Cook was baptized in Wookey, Somerset, England
Wookey, Somerset, England
1891
1891
Age 26
Joseph Cook resided here in Wookey, Somerset, England
Wookey, Somerset, England
1901
1901
Age 36
Joseph Cook resided here in Wookey, Somerset, England
Wookey, Somerset, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 46
Joseph Cook resided here in Wookey, Somerset, England
Wookey, Somerset, England
1939
1939
Age 74
Joseph Cook resided here in Somerset, England
Somerset, England
1941
Oct 1941
Age 76
Death of Joseph Cook in Wells, Somerset, England
Wells, Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1865
    Event Place: Wookey, Somerset
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 14531; Schedule Number: 9
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1914; Folio: 69; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6097024
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5c; Page: 898
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2315; Folio: 102; Page: 2
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/7093B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1865
    Event Place: Wookey, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Reference Number: D\P\wook/2/1/3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Wookey, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1914; Folio: 69; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6097024

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Wookey, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2315; Folio: 102; Page: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Wookey, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 14531; Schedule Number: 9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/7093B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1941
    Event Place: Wells, Somerset, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5c; Page: 898
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