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Melvin E. Cook 1876–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 August 1876

Birth Location: Oak Hill, Greene County, New York, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Jul 1955

Death Location: Potter Hollow, Albany County, New York, United States of America

Father: William Cook

Mother: Lydia Hagadorn

Spouse(s): Maud Wilsey

Children(s): Lena Cook, Mildred Cook, Leslie Cook, Ralph Cook, Fredrick Cook

Melvin E. Cook was born in 1876 in Oak Hill, Greene County, New York, United States of America, the child of William Irving Cook And Lydia Hagadorn. In 1880, Melvin E. Cook resided in Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA. Melvin E. Cook married Maud E Wilsey, and had children including Fredrick Cook, Lena Cook, Leslie Cook, Mildred Cook, Ralph Cook. Melvin E. Cook passed away in 1955 in Potter Hollow, Albany County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Melvin E. Cook was born in 1876 in Oak Hill, Greene County, New York, United States of America, the child of William Irving Cook And Lydia Hagadorn.
  • In 1880, Melvin E. Cook resided in Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA.
  • Melvin E. Cook married Maud E Wilsey, and had children including Fredrick Cook, Lena Cook, Leslie Cook, Mildred Cook, Ralph Cook.
  • Melvin E. Cook passed away in 1955 in Potter Hollow, Albany County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cook
1854–
Birth Location: New York
WC
Lydia Hagadorn
1858–
Birth Location: New York
LH

Spouses(s)

Maud Wilsey
1875–
Birth Location: New York
MW

Children(s)

Lena Cook
1896–
Birth Location: New York
LC
Mildred Cook
1901–1995
Birth Location: Johnson City, New York
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Leslie Cook
1907–
Birth Location: New York
LC
Ralph Cook
1910–
Birth Location: New York
RC
Fredrick Cook
1913–
Birth Location: New York
FC

Melvin Cook's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Cook
1876–1955
Birth Place: Oak Hill, Greene County, New York, United States of America
Parents
William Irving Cook
1854–
New York
Lydia Hagadorn
1858–
New York
Grandparents
Henry Cook
1827–1882
Broome, Schoharie, New York, United States
Adeline Cleveland
1831–1896
New York
Great-Grandparents
Henry Cook
1786–1866
Rebecca Seamen
1787–1873
Curtis Cleveland
1796–1875
Sarah Griffin
1802–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Job Cook
1761–1833
Mary Trowbridge
1762–1810
Samuel Cleveland
1763–1831
Rosetta Cowles
1774–1820
Richard Griffin
1776–1861
Sally Graves
1775–

Melvin Cook's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (E.) Cook (30 August 1876–15 Jul 1955) m. Maud (E) Wilsey (Dec 1875–)
  1. 1. Lena Cook 1896–
  2. 2. Mildred Cook 1901–1995
  3. 3. Leslie Cook 1907–
  4. 4. Ralph Cook 1910–
  5. 5. Fredrick Cook 1913–

Melvin Cook's Timeline

8 Records

1876
30 August 1876
Birth of Melvin E. Cook in Oak Hill, Greene County, New York, United States of America
Oak Hill, Greene County, New York, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 4
Melvin E. Cook resided here in Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
1895
9 Jun 1895
Age 19
Melvin E. Cook was married in Durham, New York, USA
Durham, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Melvin E. Cook resided here in Windsor, Broome, New York, USA
Windsor, Broome, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 29
Melvin E. Cook resided here in Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Melvin E. Cook resided here in Livingston, Columbia, New York, USA
Livingston, Columbia, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Melvin E. Cook resided here in Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
1955
15 Jul 1955
Age 79
Death of Melvin E. Cook in Durham, New York, USA
Durham, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 August 1876
    Event Place: Oak Hill, Greene County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rensselaerville, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1084; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 166
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rensselaerville, Albany, New York; Roll: 807; Page: 178A; Enumeration District: 047
    [3] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Rensselaerville; County: Albany; Page: 5
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Windsor, Broome, New York; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0051
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livingston, Columbia, New York; Roll: T624_933; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374946
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland families An attempt to trace, in both the male and fe
    [8] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index; Certificate Number: 44027

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1895
    Event Place: Durham, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Windsor, Broome, New York; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0051
    [2] New York State, Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rensselaerville, Albany, New York; Roll: 807; Page: 178A; Enumeration District: 047

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Windsor, Broome, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Windsor, Broome, New York; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0051

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Rensselaerville; County: Albany; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Livingston, Columbia, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Livingston, Columbia, New York; Roll: T624_933; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374946

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rensselaerville, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1084; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 166

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Albany; Roll: 1711821; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1955
    Event Place: Durham, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index; Certificate Number: 44027

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Potter Hollow, Albany County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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