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Lester "Mills" Cook 1898–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1898

Birth Location: Cooksburg Forest, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 4 Oct 1960

Death Location: Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William Cook

Mother: Harriet Mills

Spouse(s): Bessie Robinson

Children(s): William Cook, Robert Cook, (Unnamed) Cook

In 1898, Lester "Mills" Cook entered the world in Cooksburg Forest, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Calvin Cook And Harriet Jane Mills. In 1910, Lester "Mills" Cook resided in Barnett, Forest, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1918, Lester "Mills" Cook resided in Kane, Pennsylvania, USA. Lester "Mills" Cook married Bessie Eleanor James Cook Tyler Robinson, and had children including Robert Winfield Cook, Unnamed Child Cook, William Ross Cook. Lester "Mills" Cook passed away in 1960 in Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Lester "Mills" Cook entered the world in Cooksburg Forest, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Calvin Cook And Harriet Jane Mills.
  • In 1910, Lester "Mills" Cook resided in Barnett, Forest, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1918, Lester "Mills" Cook resided in Kane, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Lester "Mills" Cook married Bessie Eleanor James Cook Tyler Robinson, and had children including Robert Winfield Cook, Unnamed Child Cook, William Ross Cook.
  • Lester "Mills" Cook passed away in 1960 in Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lester Cook's Ancestors

Self
Lester Cook
1898–1960
Birth Place: Cooksburg Forest, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Calvin Cook
1868–1953
Cooksburg, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harriet (Jane) Mills
1872–1952
Corsica, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lester Cook's Descendants

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Lester ("Mills") Cook (25 Mar 1898–4 Oct 1960) m. Bessie (Eleanor James Cook Tyler) Robinson (27 Jan 1905–11 Feb 1989)
  1. 1. William (Ross) Cook 1942–1995
  2. 2. Robert (Winfield) Cook 1926–
  3. 3. (Unnamed) (Child) Cook 1925–1925

Lester Cook's Timeline

10 Records

1898
25 Mar 1898
Birth of Lester "Mills" Cook in Cooksburg Forest, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA
Cooksburg Forest, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Barnett, Forest, Pennsylvania, USA
Barnett, Forest, Pennsylvania, USA
1918
1918
Age 20
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Kane, Pennsylvania, USA
Kane, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Kane Ward 4, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
Kane Ward 4, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Hamilton, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
Hamilton, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
2 Apr 1934
Age 36
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania
Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 37
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania
Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 42
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Lester "Mills" Cook resided here in Kane, Mckean, Pennsylvania, USA
Kane, Mckean, Pennsylvania, USA
1960
4 Oct 1960
Age 62
Death of Lester "Mills" Cook in Benzinger, Elk County, Pennsylvania
Benzinger, Elk County, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Cooksburg Forest, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 466
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03569; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 42-32
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 039001-042000
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kane Ward 4, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1600; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 134
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hamilton, McKean, Pennsylvania; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2341813
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Barnett, Forest, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1347; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1375360
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files
    [11] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Barnett, Forest, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Barnett, Forest, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1347; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1375360

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Kane, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 May 1918
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 376

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kane Ward 4, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kane Ward 4, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1600; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 134

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hamilton, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hamilton, McKean, Pennsylvania; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2341813

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1934
    Event Place: Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03569; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 42-32

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03569; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 42-32

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Kane, Mckean, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 466

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kane, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 376

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1960
    Event Place: Benzinger, Elk County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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