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Robert Laird Cook Senior 1912–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1912

Birth Location: Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

Death Date: 21 Jul 1972

Death Location: Colorado, Texas, USA

Father: George Cook

Mother: Grace Laird

Spouse(s): Ada Thomas

Children(s):

In 1912, Robert Laird Cook Senior entered the world in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, born to George E Cook And Grace Elsie Laird. In 1920, Robert Laird Cook Senior resided in New Salem, Pike, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Robert Laird Cook Senior resided in Precinct 4, Wharton, Texas, USA. Robert Laird Cook Senior married Ada Thomas, and had children including David Edwin Cook, Robert Laird Cook Junior. Robert Laird Cook Senior passed away in 1972 in Colorado, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Robert Laird Cook Senior entered the world in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, born to George E Cook And Grace Elsie Laird.
  • In 1920, Robert Laird Cook Senior resided in New Salem, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert Laird Cook Senior resided in Precinct 4, Wharton, Texas, USA.
  • Robert Laird Cook Senior married Ada Thomas, and had children including David Edwin Cook, Robert Laird Cook Junior.
  • Robert Laird Cook Senior passed away in 1972 in Colorado, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Cook
1891–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
GC
Grace Laird
1870–1970
Birth Location: Illinois
GL

Spouses(s)

Ada Thomas
1912–1988
Birth Location: Texas
AT

Children(s)

Robert Senior's Ancestors

Self
Robert Senior
1912–1972
Birth Place: Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
Parents
George E. Cook
1891–
Wisconsin
Grace (Elsie) Laird
1870–1970
Illinois
Grandparents
William (Hutchinson) Laird
1839–1923
Amberson Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna Osborne
1849–1934
Tusgarawas Co., Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Laird
1810–1888
Jane Magee
1807–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Laird
1776–1845
Elizabeth Campbell
1786–1857

Robert Senior's Timeline

6 Records

1912
16 May 1912
Birth of Robert Laird Cook Senior in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 8
Robert Laird Cook Senior resided here in New Salem, Pike, Illinois, USA
New Salem, Pike, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Robert Laird Cook Senior resided here in Precinct 4, Wharton, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Wharton, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Robert Laird Cook Senior resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Robert Laird Cook Senior resided here in Wharton, Texas, USA
Wharton, Texas, USA
1972
21 Jul 1972
Age 60
Death of Robert Laird Cook Senior in Eagle Lake, Colorado, Texas, USA
Eagle Lake, Colorado, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1912
    Event Place: Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Salem, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T625_401; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 166
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Wharton, Texas; Roll: 2408; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342142
    [3] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wharton, Texas; Roll: T627_4161; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 241-14
    [5] Web: Colorado County, Texas, Cemetery Index, 1851-2011
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1972
    Event Place: Eagle Lake, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Web: Colorado County, Texas, Cemetery Index, 1851-2011
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Colorado County, Texas, Cemetery Index, 1851-2011
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wharton, Texas; Roll: T627_4161; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 241-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wharton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wharton, Texas; Roll: T627_4161; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 241-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Eagle Lake, Colorado, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Wharton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Wharton, Texas; Roll: 2408; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342142

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Salem, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Salem, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T625_401; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 166
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