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William Charles 1873–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 JUN 1873

Birth Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States

Death Date: 17 Apr 1951

Death Location: Fisher, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Henry Cooke

Mother: Mrs. Gueing

Spouse(s): Minnie Cook

Children(s): Sam Cook, A Cook, Vallie Cook, Ray Cook, Ethel Cook, Halley Cook, Audrey Cook, Sam Cook

In 1873, William Charles / entered the world in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States, born to Henry Littleton Cooke And Mrs Jane Gueing. In 1880, William Charles resided in Many, Sabine, Louisiana, United States. William Charles married Minnie Cook, and had children including A G Cook, Audrey Cook, Ethel Cook, Halley R Cook, Ray Cook, Sam Cook, Vallie Cook. William Charles / passed away in 1951 in Fisher, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, William Charles // entered the world in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States, born to Henry Littleton Cooke And Mrs Jane Gueing.
  • In 1880, William Charles // resided in Many, Sabine, Louisiana, United States.
  • William Charles // married Minnie Cook, and had children including A G Cook, Audrey Cook, Ethel Cook, Halley R Cook, Ray Cook, Sam Cook, Vallie Cook.
  • William Charles // passed away in 1951 in Fisher, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Cooke
1823–1875
Birth Location: , , Alabama, USA
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Mrs. Gueing
1832–1880
Birth Location: , , Alabama, USA
MG

Spouses(s)

Minnie Cook
1874–1935
Birth Location: Louisiana
MC

Children(s)

Sam Cook
1902–2000
Birth Location: Louisiana
SC
A Cook
1905–1979
Birth Location: Louisiana
AC
Vallie Cook
1903–1987
Birth Location: –
VC
Ray Cook
1915–1999
Birth Location: Florien, Sabine, Louisiana, USA
RC
Ethel Cook
1899–1978
Birth Location: Louisiana, United States
EC
Halley Cook
1903–
Birth Location: Louisiana
HC
Audrey Cook
1910–2004
Birth Location: Louisiana, United States of America
AC
Sam Cook
1906–
Birth Location: –
SC

William Charles's Ancestors

Self
William Charles
1873–1951
Birth Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
Parents
Henry Littleton Cooke
1823–1875
, , Alabama, USA
Mrs. (Jane) Gueing
1832–1880
, , Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Henry Cook
1796–1876
Hancock County, Georgia, USA
Susana (Savanaha) Riggins
1804–1857
Jackson Co., GA, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Cook
1738–1799
Martha Pearson
1751–1796
Littleton Riggins
1774–1843
Mary Gant
1771–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Charles's Descendants

1.
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William Charles (2 JUN 1873–17 Apr 1951) m. Minnie Cook (Feb 1874–4 Nov 1935)
  1. 1. Sam Cook 1902–2000 m. Lillian (Arthur) Craig 1926–1999
  2. 2. A (G) Cook 1905–1979
  3. 3. Vallie Cook 1903–1987
  4. 4. Ray Cook 1915–1999 m. Opal Westfall 1917–2008
    1. 1. Harold (Glen) Cook 1938–2003
    2. 2. Roy (Lee Cook) Jr 1936–2013
    3. 3. Daniel (Lee) Cook 1950–2023
  5. 5. Ethel Cook 1899–1978 m. Andrew (Lee) Bridges 1894–1971
    1. 1. Jardis (Cleo) Bridges 1933–2020
    2. 2. Miami Bridges 1935–2022
  6. 6. Halley (R) Cook 1903–
  7. 7. Audrey Cook 1910–2004 m. Ed Eason 1906–1987
  8. 8. Sam Cook 1906–

William Charles's Timeline

10 Records

1873
02 Jun 1873
Birth of William Charles // in Many, Louisiana, USA
Many, Louisiana, USA
1873
2 JUN 1873
Birth of William Charles // in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
1880
1880
Age 7
William Charles // resided here in Many, Sabine, Louisiana, United States
Many, Sabine, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
William Charles // resided here in Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana
Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 37
William Charles // resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 57
William Charles // resided here in Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana
Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana
1935
1935
Age 62
William Charles // resided here in Florien, Gandy, Sabine, Louisiana
Florien, Gandy, Sabine, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 67
William Charles // resided here in Police Jury Ward 1 Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1 Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana, USA
1951
17 Apr 1951
Age 78
Death of William Charles // in Florien, Sabine, Louisiana, USA
Florien, Sabine, Louisiana, USA
1951
17 Apr 1951
Age 78
Death of William Charles // in Florien, Sabine, Louisiana, United States
Florien, Sabine, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1873
    Event Place: Many, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Many, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: T9_467; Family History Film: 1254467; Page: 196.2000; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 0402.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: T623_579; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 88.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: T624_528; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 10.
    [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: Birth
    Event Date: 2 JUN 1873
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: 818; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 84.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Many, Sabine, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Many, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: T9_467; Family History Film: 1254467; Page: 196.2000; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 0402.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: T623_579; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 88.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: T624_528; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 10.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana; Roll: 818; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 84.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Florien, Gandy, Sabine, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1 Middle Creek, Sabine, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Florien, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1951
    Event Place: Florien, Sabine, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1951
    Event Place: Florien, Sabine, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fisher, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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