Norman W COOK

1826 - 1889  (63 years)

• Name	Norman W COOK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Born	29 Jan 1826	Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Gender	Male
  Died	14 Apr 1889	Rich Hill, Bates, Missouri   [8]
  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.
  Person ID	I0894	Hayward Family Tree
  Last Modified	10 Nov 2007

  
  

  Father	Norman COOK,   b. Abt 1799, Connecticut ,   d. Jun 1832, Cincinnati, OH  (Age ~ 33 years)
  Mother	Caroline GILBERT,   b. Abt 1800, Connecticut ,   d. 4 Jun 1845, Lima, NY  (Age ~ 45 years)
  Family ID	F295	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Mary Elizabeth GREEN,   b. 3 Oct 1828, Salem, Washington, Indiana ,   d. 1908, Centerville, IA  (Age 79 years)
  Married	22 May 1845	Salem, IN   [9, 10]
  Children	1. Caroline Theodosia COOK,   b. 21 Apr 1846, Indiana or Iowa ,   d. 1925, Centerville, IA  (Age 78 years)   2. William Henry COOK,   b. 5 Mar 1848, Salem, Washington, Indiana ,   d. Abt Oct 1919, Los Angeles (Los Angeles), CA  (Age 71 years)   3. Edwin Gilbert COOK,   b. 9 May 1852, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa ,   d. 30 Apr 1928, Tacoma, Pierce, WA  (Age 75 years)   4. Joseph Philip COOK,   b. 10 Aug 1854, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa ,   d. 6 Sep 1896, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa  (Age 42 years)   5. Hiram Green COOK,   b. 8 Aug 1856, Monterey, Davis, Iowa ,   d. 27 Jun 1857, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa  (Age 0 years)   6. Norman Green COOK,   b. 24 Aug 1858, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa ,   d. 19 Jan 1930  (Age 71 years)   7. Mary Winifred COOK,   b. 21 May 1861, Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa ,   d. 1937, Iola, KS  (Age 75 years)   8. George B McClellan COOK,   b. 9 Aug 1864, Davis co, Iowa   9. Horace Gilbert COOK,   b. 13 Mar 1866, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa ,   d. 7 Dec 1939, Iola, KS  (Age 73 years)   10. Almira COOK,   b. 2 May 1867, Bloomfield, Davis Co, Iowa ,   d. 17 Sep 1867, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa  (Age 0 years)   11. Clotilda COOK,   b. 23 Aug 1868, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa   12. Elizabeth COOK,   b. 19 Aug 1869, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa ,   d. 1 Oct 1869, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa  (Age 0 years)   13. Sarah Ann COOK,   b. 19 Jul 1870, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa ,   d. 3 Sep 1870, Pulaski, Davis, Iowa  (Age 0 years)   14. Harry L COOK,   b. Abt 1873, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa   15. Charles Carroll COOK,   b. 21 May 1874, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa ,   d. 22 May 1874, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa  (Age 0 years)
  Photos		COOKs: Horace, Clotilda, Mary and Caroline clockwise from upper left: Clotilda COOK, Caroline Theodosia COOK, Mary Winifred COOK, and Horace Gilbert COOK
  		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
  Family ID	F287	Group Sheet

  
  

• Photos		Norman W COOK Norman W COOK, 1826-1889
  		Norman W COOK Norman W COOK, 1826-1889

  
  

• Sources

  [S07519] COOK, Alan. email correspondence dated 10 Oct 2002 [S04453] Census, 1860, Iowa, Davis Co, Bloomfield, p. 833. [S04453] Census, 1870, Iowa, Davis Co, Prairie twp, p. 137. [S04453] Census, 1880, Iowa, Montgomery Co, Red Oak, ED 145, sheet 51. [S02725] Death Certificate. death certificate for son Edwin COOK [S07287] Norman W Cook Bible. [S04453] Census, 1830, New York, Cattaraugus co, Randolph twp, p 238. 1830, New York, Cattaraugus co, Randolph twp, p 238 [S07287] Norman W Cook Bible. aged 63 yrs, 2 mo, 15 days [S07287] Norman W Cook Bible. married by Townsend Cutshaw, Esq [S09239] Marriage License. Norman W COOK and Mary E GREEN, license dated 20 May 1845, marriage 22 May 1845, Salem, Washington Co, Indiana, by Townsend Cutshaw