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Willard Henry COOK

Male 1887 - 1946  (58 years)

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  1. 1.  Willard Henry COOKWillard Henry COOK was born 24 Jul 1887, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa (son of Edwin Gilbert COOK and Clara Eudora KERRIHARD); died 11 Jul 1946, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; was buried 15 Jul 1946, Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, CA.

    Notes:

    from Tacoma City Directories, 1900-1910
    1900-05:no entries
    1906:COOK, Willard H, pressman E R Ray b 3213 N 27th
    1907:COOK, Willard H, clk Bank of California b 3322 N 27th
    1908:COOK, Willard H, clk Davies Elec Corp b 3009 N Washington av
    1909,10:COOK, Willard H, salsn, h 3406 N Madison
    1911:no entry
    1912:COOK, Willard H (Carrie L) trav salsn h 3412 N Tyler
    {Charlotte born in this Tyler street house, says Charlene JOHNSON HAYWARD}
    1913:COOK, Willard H (Carrie) salsn Oriole Candy Co h 639 S Fife
    Oriole Candy Co (H L Brown) 307 E 28th {of Brown and Haley}
    1914:COOK, Willard H (Carrie) salsn h 3750 N 30th
    1915:COOK, Willard H salsn Western Syrup & Mnfg Co
    1916:COOK, Willard H (Carrie) trav salsn h B-909 S 9th
    1917-19:no entries
    1920:COOK, Willard H (Carrie L) h 3-1023 N Sheridan av
    1921:COOK, Carrie L Mrs h 3-1023 N Sheridan
    1922:COOK, Carrie L Mrs h 3-1023 N Sheridan 6202 S Fife
    1923:COOK, Carrie L (wid Willard) h 1017 N Cushman av
    1924-5:no entry

    From Willard's death certificate
    1928-46:Willard married Edna Francel UNKNOWN. He lived last in Los Angeles. His death certificate states he lived there for 18 years. He died eight years after diagnosed with Leukemia. He spent 20 days in his last hospital visit at California Lutheran Hospital. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA.

    lived in Los Angeles at time of Edwin COOKs death, May 1928

    residence at 129 North Oxford, Los Angeles at time of death 11 Jul 1946

    Willard married Carrie Louisa WEST 17 Aug 1907, Mason Church, Tacoma, WA. Carrie (daughter of Edward Jacob WEST and Amelia Ann THOROGOOD) was born 25 Mar 1886, South Prairie, Pierce, WA; died 30 Oct 1969, Tacoma, Pierce, WA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Charlotte Mary COOK was born 21 Aug 1911, Tacoma, Pierce, WA; died 12 Nov 2000, Tacoma, Pierce, WA; was buried 13 Nov 2000, Mt View Cemetery, Tacoma (Pierce), WA.
    2. Beverly Louise COOK was born 19 Jun 1914, Tacoma, Pierce, WA; died 5 May 1932, Tacoma, Pierce, WA; was buried 7 May 1932, Mt View Cemetery, Tacoma (Pierce), WA.

    Willard married Living [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edwin Gilbert COOK was born 9 May 1852, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa (son of Norman W COOK and Mary Elizabeth GREEN); died 30 Apr 1928, Tacoma, Pierce, WA; was buried 2 May 1928, Tacoma Cemetery.

    Notes:

    from Pennsylvania or Connecticut per Washington Census 1920 for Willard and brother Earl

    resided at 2708 No Proctor, Tacoma at time of death

    Mellinger mortuary, Tacoma

    may have been adopted--this info from Alan COOK, Kennewick, Wa, email dated Oct 26, 2002

    from Tacoma City Directories:

    1906:Cook, Edwin G pressfeeder N P Bank Note Co h 3213 N 27th
    1907:Cook, Edwin G pressfeeder N P Bank Note Co h 3322 N 27th

    1909:Cook, Edwin G (Clara) printer h 3302 N Tyler
    1910:Cook, Edwin G (Clara) printer h 3750 N 30th
    1911:Cook, Edwin G (Clara) printer h 3750 N 30th
    1912:Cook, Edwin G (Clara) printer h 3750 N 30th
    1913:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) h 3750 N 30th
    1914:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) h 3750 N 30th
    1916:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) h 3750 N 30th
    1917:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) h 3750 N 30th
    1918:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) watchman h 3750 N 30th
    1919:Cook Edwin G (Clara) h 2708 N Proctor
    1920:Cook Edwin G (Clara) h 2708 N Proctor
    1921:Cook Edwin G (Clara) h 2708 N Proctor
    1922:Cook Edwin G (Clara) h 2708 N Proctor
    1923:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) gard h 2708 N Proctor
    1924:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) h 3708 N Proctor
    1925:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) gard h 2708 N Proctor
    1926:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) gard h 2708 N Proctor
    1927:Cook Edwin G (Clara E) gard h 2708 N Proctor

    Edwin married Clara Eudora KERRIHARD 4 Mar 1875, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA. Clara (daughter of Michael KERRIHARD and Maria P UNKNOWN) was born Aug 1854, Iowa; died 1938; was buried 1938, Tacoma Cemetery. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Clara Eudora KERRIHARDClara Eudora KERRIHARD was born Aug 1854, Iowa (daughter of Michael KERRIHARD and Maria P UNKNOWN); died 1938; was buried 1938, Tacoma Cemetery.

    Notes:

    from Pennsylvania per Washington Census 1920 for Willard COOK

    US census, 1860, Iowa links Clara E Kerrihard to her parents Michael and Mariah
    see Mahaska county, Scott twp, pg 5

    lived in Tacoma (Seattle?) at time of her husband's, Edwin COOK, death, May 1928 (see Edwin's obit)

    1900 census shows mother of 14 children, 9 living

    Children:
    1. Carl B COOK was born Jan 1878, Iowa.
    2. Ethel M COOK was born Sep 1879, Iowa; died 13 May 1924, Kitsap county, WA.
    3. 1. Willard Henry COOK was born 24 Jul 1887, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa; died 11 Jul 1946, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; was buried 15 Jul 1946, Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, CA.
    4. Edwin G COOK was born Jun 1888, Iowa; died 10 Jan 1970.
    5. Zoe F COOK was born Aug 1888, Iowa.
    6. Earl F COOK was born Jan 1892, Montgomery Co, Iowa.
    7. Winifred COOK was born Jan 1893, Iowa.
    8. Hazel E COOK was born May 1894, Iowa.
    9. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Norman W COOKNorman W COOK was born 29 Jan 1826, Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York (son of Norman COOK and Caroline GILBERT); died 14 Apr 1889, Rich Hill, Bates, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Census for 1860, Iowa, Davis Co, Bloomfield, p. 833 shows real estate $2000, personal prop $1500

    From pension file for Norman W COOK===============================

    Accompanying original pension application were following affidavits filed 12 May 1879--
    28 Apr 1879-Affidavit by Daniel Greenleaf, physician, of Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa, attests he knew Mr COOK prior to his enlistment in service and was known to be in good health.

    28 Apr 1879-Affidavit by Private Albert G Clyman, member Co D, 3rd Iowa Cavalry Volunteers, of Davis Co, Iowa, attests he served under Capt Norman COOK; that Capt COOK enlisted and served as Capt of Company D from 1861 until discharged 14 Jun 1863; that in late May or early June 1862 portion of Company D were detailed by Col Bussey to escort a commissary train from Batesville, Arkansas to Rolla, Missouri and that Capt COOK was thrown from his horse during that escort resulting in the rupture of his navel.

    29 Apr 1879-Affidavit by George P Clark, of Van Buren Co, Iowa, private, member Co D, 3rd Iowa Cav Vol, attests Capt COOK served from Aug 1861 until 14 Jun 1863 as Capt of Co D; that portion of Co D escorted commissary train from Batesville, Ark to Rolla, Missouri; Capt COOK was thrown from horse during escort resulting in rupture of navel in late May or early June 1862.

    30 Apr 1879-Affidavit by William C Niblack (Niblock), 2nd Lietenant, Co D, 3rd Iowa Cav Vol, of Schutler Co, Missouri, attests Capt COOK lead escort from Batesville to Rolla, though Liet. Niblack did not accompany escort. Also states that Capt COOK received rupture to navel when thrown from horse during escort. After injury while Capt COOK remained in service, he was not on duty, but referred to occasionally. Capt COOK frequently complained that he was unfit for duty. Mr Niblack knew Capt COOK from abt 1850.

    2 May 1879-Affidavit by W L Orr of Ottumwa, Wappelo Co, Iowa, assistant surgeon 3rd Iowa Cav. Indicates Capt Cook found afflicted with umbilical hernia, upon examination.

    8 May 1879-Affidavit by Norman COOK attesting to his condition; resident of Red Oak, Montgomery Co, Iowa, 52 years old [in 1879] , enlisted 24 Aug 1861 & mustered in as Captain of Co D, 3rd Reg Iowa Cavalry Volunteers, commanded by Col Cyrus Bussey; honorably discharged at Helena, Arkansas 14 Jun 1863 by surgeon certificate of disability-surgeon's description[in 1863]: 35 yrs, 5'10"; complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel. After discharge resided in Davis and Montgomery counties, occupation as merchant much of the time. Indicated that he is now permanently disabled and requested that he be placed onto the invalid pension.

    Norman married Mary Elizabeth GREEN 22 May 1845, Salem, IN. Mary (daughter of Henry GREEN and Winifred A UNKNOWN) was born 3 Oct 1828, Salem, Washington, Indiana; died 1908, Centerville, IA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Elizabeth GREENMary Elizabeth GREEN was born 3 Oct 1828, Salem, Washington, Indiana (daughter of Henry GREEN and Winifred A UNKNOWN); died 1908, Centerville, IA.
    Children:
    1. Caroline Theodosia COOK was born 21 Apr 1846, Indiana or Iowa; died 1925, Centerville, IA.
    2. William Henry COOK was born 5 Mar 1848, Salem, Washington, Indiana; died Abt Oct 1919, Los Angeles (Los Angeles), CA.
    3. 2. Edwin Gilbert COOK was born 9 May 1852, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa; died 30 Apr 1928, Tacoma, Pierce, WA; was buried 2 May 1928, Tacoma Cemetery.
    4. Joseph Philip COOK was born 10 Aug 1854, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa; died 6 Sep 1896, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa.
    5. Hiram Green COOK was born 8 Aug 1856, Monterey, Davis, Iowa; died 27 Jun 1857, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa.
    6. Norman Green COOK was born 24 Aug 1858, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa; died 19 Jan 1930.
    7. Mary Winifred COOK was born 21 May 1861, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa; died 1937, Iola, KS.
    8. George B McClellan COOK was born 9 Aug 1864, Davis co, Iowa.
    9. Horace Gilbert COOK was born 13 Mar 1866, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa; died 7 Dec 1939, Iola, KS.
    10. Almira COOK was born 2 May 1867, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa; died 17 Sep 1867, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa.
    11. Clotilda COOK was born 23 Aug 1868, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa.
    12. Elizabeth COOK was born 19 Aug 1869, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa; died 1 Oct 1869, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa.
    13. Sarah Ann COOK was born 19 Jul 1870, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa; died 3 Sep 1870, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa.
    14. Harry L COOK was born Abt 1873, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa.
    15. Charles Carroll COOK was born 21 May 1874, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa; died 22 May 1874, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa.

  3. 6.  Michael KERRIHARD was born 28 Jan 1809, Pennsylvania (son of unknown KERRIHARD and unknown UNKNOWN); died 21 Apr 1887, Red Oak, Iowa; was buried Apr 1887, Red Oak Jct. cemetery, Montgomery, Iowa.

    Notes:

    MARRIED more than once; first wife Hannah THORLEY d/o George THORLEY; see notes from Sara Patton email dated 5 Jun 2003;

    Michael — Maria P UNKNOWN. Maria (daughter of unknown UNKNOWN and unknown UNKNOWN) was born 21 May 1816, Pennsylvania; died 30 May 1906, Pierce Co, WA; was buried Tacoma Cemetery. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Maria P UNKNOWNMaria P UNKNOWN was born 21 May 1816, Pennsylvania (daughter of unknown UNKNOWN and unknown UNKNOWN); died 30 May 1906, Pierce Co, WA; was buried Tacoma Cemetery.

    Notes:

    M P KERRIHARD living with granddaughter Ethel M COOK in 1900 census for Red Oak, Iowa

    Maria P Kerrihard died 30 May 1906 in Tacoma, WA. Had lived in Tacoma only 6 months. Buried at Tacoma Cemetery, section 1-F-5, lot 146; not able to locate on 28 Jan 2003

    Children:
    1. 3. Clara Eudora KERRIHARD was born Aug 1854, Iowa; died 1938; was buried 1938, Tacoma Cemetery.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Norman COOK was born Abt 1799, Connecticut; died Jun 1832, Cincinnati, OH.

    Norman — Caroline GILBERT. Caroline was born Abt 1800, Connecticut; died 4 Jun 1845, Lima, NY. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Caroline GILBERT was born Abt 1800, Connecticut; died 4 Jun 1845, Lima, NY.
    Children:
    1. 4. Norman W COOK was born 29 Jan 1826, Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York; died 14 Apr 1889, Rich Hill, Bates, Missouri.

  3. 10.  Henry GREEN was born 15 Jul 1792, Maryland; died 21 Jan 1878, Salem, Washington, Indiana.

    Henry — Winifred A UNKNOWN. Winifred was born 30 Oct 1793, Maryland; died 17 Jul 1865, Salem, Washington, Indiana. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Winifred A UNKNOWN was born 30 Oct 1793, Maryland; died 17 Jul 1865, Salem, Washington, Indiana.
    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Elizabeth GREEN was born 3 Oct 1828, Salem, Washington, Indiana; died 1908, Centerville, IA.

  5. 12.  unknown KERRIHARD was born Pennsylvania.

    unknown — unknown UNKNOWN. unknown was born Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  unknown UNKNOWN was born Pennsylvania.
    Children:
    1. 6. Michael KERRIHARD was born 28 Jan 1809, Pennsylvania; died 21 Apr 1887, Red Oak, Iowa; was buried Apr 1887, Red Oak Jct. cemetery, Montgomery, Iowa.

  7. 14.  unknown UNKNOWN was born Pennsylvania or Germany.

    unknown — unknown UNKNOWN. unknown was born Pennsylvania or Germany. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  unknown UNKNOWN was born Pennsylvania or Germany.
    Children:
    1. 7. Maria P UNKNOWN was born 21 May 1816, Pennsylvania; died 30 May 1906, Pierce Co, WA; was buried Tacoma Cemetery.



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