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Theophilus Cook 1788–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1788

Birth Location: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 15 June 1858

Death Location: Belle Rive, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA

Father: John Cap

Mother: Martha Pearson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cook

Children(s): Robert Cook, Sarah Cook, Feriba Cook, Livina Cook, Josiah Cook, Robert Cook, Daniel Cook, Jonathan Cook, Theophilus Cook, Matilda Cook, William Cook, Elvina Cook, Margaret Cook, Roling Cook, Mary Cook

In 1788, Theophilus Cook entered the world in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States, born to John R Roberson Cap And Martha Ann Pearson. In 1830, Theophilus Cook resided in Jefferson, Illinois, United States. In 1840, Theophilus Cook resided in Jefferson, Illinois, United States. Theophilus Cook married Elizabeth Ann Caldwell Cook, Louisa J Cook, and had children including Daniel Decatur Cook, Elvina Cook, Feriba Cook, Jonathan S Cook, Josiah Brown Cook, Livina Slatha Cook, Margaret Jane Cook, Mary Cook, Matilda Cook, Robert C Cook, Robert Perry Cook, Roling G Cook, Sarah Cook, Theophilus Cook, William C Cook. Theophilus Cook passed away in 1858 in Belle Rive, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Theophilus Cook entered the world in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States, born to John R Roberson Cap And Martha Ann Pearson.
  • In 1830, Theophilus Cook resided in Jefferson, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1840, Theophilus Cook resided in Jefferson, Illinois, United States.
  • Theophilus Cook married Elizabeth Ann Caldwell Cook, Louisa J Cook, and had children including Daniel Decatur Cook, Elvina Cook, Feriba Cook, Jonathan S Cook, Josiah Brown Cook, Livina Slatha Cook, Margaret Jane Cook, Mary Cook, Matilda Cook, Robert C Cook, Robert Perry Cook, Roling G Cook, Sarah Cook, Theophilus Cook, William C Cook.
  • Theophilus Cook passed away in 1858 in Belle Rive, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cap
1740–1798
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
JC
Martha Pearson
1754–1796
Birth Location: Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
MP

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Cook
1793–1857
Birth Location: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Robert Cook
1829–1880
Birth Location: Illinois
RC
Sarah Cook
1812–1845
Birth Location: , Smith, Tennessee, USA
SC
Feriba Cook
1814–1887
Birth Location: , Davidson, Tennessee, USA
FC
Livina Cook
1816–1852
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
LC
Josiah Cook
1816–1845
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
JC
Robert Cook
1819–1865
Birth Location: , , Jefferson, Illinois, USA
RC
Daniel Cook
1820–1905
Birth Location: , , Jefferson, Illinois, USA
DC
Jonathan Cook
1822–1849
Birth Location: , Jefferson, Illinois, USA
JC
Theophilus Cook
1823–1865
Birth Location: , , Illinois, USA
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Matilda Cook
1824–1903
Birth Location: Moores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
MC
William Cook
1825–1847
Birth Location: , , Jefferson, Illinois, USA
WC
Elvina Cook
1827–1845
Birth Location: IL
EC
Margaret Cook
1830–1885
Birth Location: , Jefferson, Illinois, USA
MC
Roling Cook
1820–1873
Birth Location: , , Jefferson, Illinois, USA
RC
Mary Cook
1817–1880
Birth Location: , , Jefferson, Illinois, USA
MC

Theophilus Cook's Ancestors

Self
Theophilus Cook
1788–1858
Birth Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John R. Roberson Cap
1740–1798
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Martha (Ann) Pearson
1754–1796
Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Henry (H.) Cooke
1690–1774
Surry, Virginia, USA
Mary (Eliza) Clarke
1692–1766
Andrews, Brunswick, Virginia, USA
Captain (John) Pearson
1690–1771
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Mary Raiford
1723–1800
Congaree, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Cook
–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Theophilus Cook's Descendants

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Theophilus Cook (22 Feb 1788–15 June 1858) m. Elizabeth (Ann Caldwell) Cook (28 Oct 1793–28 Mar 1857)
  1. 1. Robert (C.) Cook 1829–1880 m. Elizabeth (A Clinton) Baker 1853– m. Rebecca (Ann) Foster 1883–1875
    1. 1. Daniel (C) Cook 1851–1900 m. Susanna ("Susie") Nanney 1854–1929
      1. 1. Lucy Cook 1878–1907
      2. 2. Frank Cook 1880–1950
      3. 3. James (Milas) Cook 1891–1968
      4. 4. Mary (Emma) Cook 1897–1983
      5. 5. Katie Cook 1894–1929
      6. 6. Edward Cook 1888–1940
      7. 7. Livy Cook 1878–
      8. 8. Thomas Cook 1894–
      9. 9. Charles Cook 1876–1880
      10. 10. Harrison Cook 1882–1890
    2. 2. Isaac Cook 1863– m. Martha (H) McDowell 1863– m. Liley 1880–
      1. 1. Rebeca (A) Cook 1897–1988
      2. 2. Hester Cook 1890–
      3. 3. Robbert (H) COOK 1892–
      4. 4. Joseph Cook 1894–
      5. 5. Eather (L) COOK 1908–
      6. 6. Helen COOK 1910–
      7. 7. Mason (M) COOK 1903–
    3. 3. William (F) Cook 1854–
    4. 4. Thomas (Riley) Cook 1857–1903 m. Elizabeth (A.) Lowry 1858–1889
      1. 1. Robert (Frank) Cook 1881–1968 m. Blanch Wooldige 1882–
        1. 1. Anna Cook 1913–
        2. 2. Edith Cook 1910–
        3. 3. Hilery Cook 1904–
        4. 4. Euel Cook 1907–1931 m. Pearl 1916–
        5. 5. Francis (Franklin) Cook 1914–1974
      2. 2. Thomas (Riley Cook) Jr 1882–
      3. 3. Minnie (M) Cook 1891–1991 m. Harvey (A) Gustin 1883–1978
        1. 1. Rena Gustin 1913–2004
        2. 2. Almond Gustin 1916–2004
        3. 3. Lela (Jean) Gustin 1921–2004
      4. 4. John (Henry) Cook 1893–
      5. 5. Pearl ("Pearly") Cook 1896–1964
      6. 6. Mamie Cook 1899–
      7. 7. Anne Cook –1930
      8. 8. Mary (Cook) Carlisle 1889–1930 m. George (Washington) Carlisle 1885–1975 m. Mary (Carlisle Pf) Risco 1887–1955
        1. 1. Nellie (Colleen) Carlisle 1931– m. Oscar (Lonnie) Gilkey 1928–1990
        2. 2. Retha (Rose) Carlisle 1909–1993 m. William (Bloomfield "Bill") Walker 1900–1973
        3. 3. Ida (Ruth) Carlisle 1911–1936 m. Ray (Wilbur) Martin 1909–1998
        4. 4. Gustie (H) Carlisle 1907–1973 m. Robert (Clopha) Shaw 1897–1970
        5. 5. Lewis (Robert) Carlisle 1912–1939 m. Sybol (Aurora Ray) (McGill) 1917–2007
        6. 6. George (Theodore (Shorty)) Carlisle 1914–1951 m. Annie (Juanita) McCarty 1914–1984
        7. 7. Flora (Beatrice) Carlisle 1916–2009 m. Isaac (Benjamin) Stoner 1913–1999
        8. 8. Charles (Ellis (Buck)) Carlisle 1919–1962 m. Pauline (C) Sumner 1921–1994 m. Daisy (A) Steele 1919–
        9. 9. Helen (Lucille) Carlisle 1921–1991 m. Lloyd (Ronnie) Summers 1910–1968
        10. 10. Chloe (Louise) Carlisle 1924–2002 m. Dane Ratliff 1920–1999
        11. 11. Sevilla Carlisle 1928–2006 m. Carl (Junior) Hardin 1926–2011
        12. 12. James (Edward) Carlisle 1924–1924
    5. 5. Henry (D.) Cook 1868–1926
    6. 6. Abner (Pierce) Cook 1859–1914 m. Francis (Jane (Fannie)) Willmore 1857–1937
      1. 1. Priscilla (G) Cook 1889–1918 m. STANTOUN ("JASPER") MILLER 1889– m. August Wangler 1887–1956
        1. 1. LAWRENCE (HERMAN) WANGLER 1916–1981
      2. 2. Ida (Mae) Cook –1945
      3. 3. Pernella Cook 1890–
    7. 7. Lucinda Cook 1866–
  2. 2. Sarah Cook 1812–1845
  3. 3. Feriba Cook 1814–1887
  4. 4. Livina ("Slatha") Cook 1816–1852
  5. 5. Josiah (Brown) Cook 1816–1845
  6. 6. Robert (Perry) Cook 1819–1865
  7. 7. Daniel (Decatur) Cook 1820–1905
  8. 8. Jonathan (S) Cook 1822–1849
  9. 9. Theophilus Cook 1823–1865 m. Louisa (Jane) Campbell 1826–
    1. 1. James (R) Cook 1850–
    2. 2. Franklin (E.) Cook 1863– m. Ella M 1867–
    3. 3. Benjamin Cook 1863–
    4. 4. John (B) Cook 1852–
  10. 10. Matilda Cook 1824–1903 m. Richard (S) Kinnison 1828–1900
    1. 1. Susan Kinnison 1866–
    2. 2. Thomas Kinnison 1879–
    3. 3. Louisa Kinnison 1861–
    4. 4. Ellen Kinnison 1863–
    5. 5. William (W) Kinnison 1849–1884
    6. 6. Feriba (C) Kinnison 1843–1892
  11. 11. William (C) Cook 1825–1847
  12. 12. Elvina Cook 1827–1845
  13. 13. Margaret (Jane) Cook 1830–1885 m. Thomas Shipley 1830–1885
    1. 1. Robbert (W.) Shipley 1871–1945
    2. 2. Josiah Shipley 1852–
    3. 3. Thomas Shipley 1868–1928
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Shipley 1865–
    5. 5. Theophilus Shipley 1853–
    6. 6. George Shipley 1859–
  14. 14. Roling (G) Cook 1820–1873
  15. 15. Mary Cook 1817–1880

Theophilus Cook's Timeline

5 Records

1788
22 Feb 1788
Birth of Theophilus Cook in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 42
Theophilus Cook resided here in Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Illinois, United States
1840
1840
Age 52
Theophilus Cook resided here in Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 62
Theophilus Cook resided here in District 10, Jefferson, Illinois
District 10, Jefferson, Illinois
1858
15 June 1858
Age 70
Death of Theophilus Cook in Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Jefferson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1788
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M432_110; Page: 350A; Image: 429
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Jefferson, Illinois; Page: 209; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 22; Family History Film: 0007647

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: 61; Page: 315; Image: 1225; Family History Library Film: 0007642

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 October 1849
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Public Land Purchase Records, 1800-1990

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Jefferson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M432_110; Page: 350A; Image: 429

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wilcox, Hancock, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 June 1858
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belle Rive, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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