John Cook

COOK, DAVIS, MCCLINTOCK

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 4/17/2005 at 23:31:10

COOK, John, of the firm of Owens, Cook & Co., dealers in agricultural implements and livestock; warehouse and office on Elm st., opposite Public Square; residence on Pine St. Mr. Davis was born in Cooktown, Rock Co., Wis., August 22, 1844; resided in Wisconsin until 1849, when his parents removed to West Union. He married Jennie E. McClintock, Dec. 24, 1868; she was born in Chambersburg, Penn.; they have one child - Belle Marie, born Aug. 22, 1875. Mr. Cook enlisted in Co. F., 38th I.V.I., Aug. 11, 1862; mustered out in Nov., 1865; served six months in 1st Missouri Battery. He is a member of the Town Council and has been Chief of the Fire Department. His father, Daniel Cook, now deceased, was in the mercantile business for several years; his mother, Sarah Ann Cook, is still living.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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