Benjamin Cook

COOK, HILL

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Date: 2/17/2002 at 11:35:40

COOK, BENJAMIN, farmer; P. O. Primrose; son of Stephen and Elizabeth Cook; was born Jan. 12, 1825, in Warren Co., Ohio; emigrated with his parents to Lee Co., Iowa, in the spring of 1844, and located on a part of the farm which he now owns; his parents both died here-his father in September, 1869, and his mother in 1865. Mr. Cook married Miss Susannah Hill Nov. 2, 1851; she was born Jan. 9, 1832, in Wayne Co., Ind.; they have five children living-Evans, Robert, Seth, Elizabeth and Eleanor. Mr. Cook has served his township as Assessor, Trustee and County Supervisor; he owns 720 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Republican.