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Opal Mae Cook 1900–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1900

Birth Location: St Paul Howa, Nebraska

Death Date: 23 Nov 1996

Death Location: Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: William Cook

Mother: Polly Fuller

Spouse(s): Glen Pettigrew

Children(s): Geraldine Pettigrew

In 1900, Opal Mae Cook entered the world in St Paul Howa, Nebraska, born to William Riley Cook And Polly Mae Fuller. In 1910, Opal Mae Cook resided in Saint Paul Ward 2, Howard, Nebraska, USA. In 1920, Opal Mae Cook resided in Central, Merrick, Nebraska, USA. Opal Mae Cook married Glen Lewis Pettigrew, and had children including Geraldine Pettigrew. Opal Mae Cook passed away in 1996 in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Opal Mae Cook entered the world in St Paul Howa, Nebraska, born to William Riley Cook And Polly Mae Fuller.
  • In 1910, Opal Mae Cook resided in Saint Paul Ward 2, Howard, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1920, Opal Mae Cook resided in Central, Merrick, Nebraska, USA.
  • Opal Mae Cook married Glen Lewis Pettigrew, and had children including Geraldine Pettigrew.
  • Opal Mae Cook passed away in 1996 in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cook
1858–1928
Birth Location: –
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Polly Fuller
1873–1942
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Glen Pettigrew
1898–1983
Birth Location: Newton, Iowa
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Children(s)

Geraldine Pettigrew
1923–2005
Birth Location: Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Opal Cook's Ancestors

Self
Opal Cook
1900–1996
Birth Place: St Paul Howa, Nebraska
Parents
William Riley Cook
1858–1928
Polly (Mae) Fuller
1873–1942
New York, USA
Grandparents
Nathan Cook
1830–1881
Randolph, Indiana, United States
Dorcas Jay
1832–1871
Great-Grandparents
William Cook
1782–1846
Sarah Henby
1788–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1748–1807
Clarkey Parker
1754–1810

Opal Cook's Descendants

1.
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Opal (Mae) Cook (4 Sep 1900–23 Nov 1996) m. Glen (Lewis) Pettigrew (24 Jun 1898–Abt 1983)
  1. 1. Geraldine Pettigrew 1923–2005 m. Samuel (Hammons) Jr 1925–1968

Opal Cook's Timeline

9 Records

1900
4 Sep 1900
Birth of Opal Mae Cook in St Paul Howa, Nebraska
St Paul Howa, Nebraska
1910
1910
Age 10
Opal Mae Cook resided here in Saint Paul Ward 2, Howard, Nebraska, USA
Saint Paul Ward 2, Howard, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
Opal Mae Cook resided here in Central, Merrick, Nebraska, USA
Central, Merrick, Nebraska, USA
1928
1 Mar 1928
Age 28
Opal Mae Cook resided here in Central City, Nebraska, USA
Central City, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Opal Mae Cook resided here in Grand Island, Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA
Grand Island, Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Opal Mae Cook resided here in Rural, Nuckolls, Nebraska
Rural, Nuckolls, Nebraska
1940
1940
Age 40
Opal Mae Cook resided here in Mcpherson Township, McPherson, McPherson, Kansas, USA
Mcpherson Township, McPherson, McPherson, Kansas, USA
1973
1973
Age 73
Opal Mae Cook resided here in Nebraska
Nebraska
1996
23 Nov 1996
Age 96
Death of Opal Mae Cook
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1900
    Event Place: St Paul Howa, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McPherson, McPherson, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01243; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 57-22
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Central, Merrick, Nebraska; Roll: T625_995; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 158
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2341017
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Saint Paul Ward 2, Howard, Nebraska; Roll: T624_848; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374861
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Saint Paul Ward 2, Howard, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Saint Paul Ward 2, Howard, Nebraska; Roll: T624_848; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374861

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Central, Merrick, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Central, Merrick, Nebraska; Roll: T625_995; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1928
    Event Place: Central City, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Central City Republican; Publication Date: 1 Mar 1928; Publication Place: Central City, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grand Island, Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2341017

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Nuckolls, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McPherson, McPherson, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01243; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 57-22

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mcpherson Township, McPherson, McPherson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McPherson, McPherson, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01243; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 57-22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Nebraska
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Central City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Columbus Telegram; Publication Date: 27 Jul 1922; Publication Place: Columbus, Nebraska, USA; ,0.452459

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1996
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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