Stephen J
COOK
(b.
16 July 1831
,
Chautauqua, New York, USA
d.
15 January 1912
,
Chautauqua, New York, USA
)
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Stephen J COOK was born 16 July 1831 in Chautauqua, New York, USA
Stephen J COOK was the child of Samuel COOK and Thamler? VICNEY?Stephen J was a soldier in the U.S. Civil War.
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Stephen J married Martha Minerva EASTMAN 9 September 1855 in Bear Lake, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Martha Minerva EASTMAN was born 25 August 1838 in Chautauqua, New York, USA. Martha Minerva died 23 February 1925 in Chautauqua, New York, USA. Martha Minerva was the child of Squire EASTMAN and Martha Louisa TRASK.
Stephen J COOK died 15 January 1912 in Chautauqua, New York, USA.
son of Samuel Cook and ?
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Family and Children of Stephen J COOK
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Martha Minerva EASTMAN-- Date: 9 September 1855 Place: Bear Lake, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
Martha Minerva EASTMAN was the child of Squire EASTMAN and Martha Louisa TRASK
Children of Stephen J COOK and Martha Minerva EASTMAN:
Emily Annie COOK (b.25 September 1861, Lottsville, Pennsylvania, USA d. 29 January 1939, Findley Lake, Chautauqua, New York, USA)
m. Franklin DAVIS
Martha Minerva EASTMAN-- Date: 9 September 1855 Place: Bear Lake, Warren, Pennsylvania, USAMartha Minerva EASTMAN was the child of Squire EASTMAN and Martha Louisa TRASK
Children of Stephen J COOK and Martha Minerva EASTMAN:
Emily Annie COOK (b.25 September 1861, Lottsville, Pennsylvania, USA d. 29 January 1939, Findley Lake, Chautauqua, New York, USA)m. Franklin DAVIS
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1831 Birth 16 July 1831
Chautauqua, New York, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1855 Marriage / PartnerStephen J COOK and Martha Minerva EASTMAN 9 September 1855, Bear Lake, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
He was 24 years old.
1861 Birth of ChildEmily Annie COOK was born 25 September 1861, Lottsville, Pennsylvania, USA
Stephen J was 30 years old.
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.Obituary
Another Veteran GONE
Stephen J. COOK (JOSHUA) passed away, Sat Afternoon, Jan 12, 1912 at his home here (Findley Lake) after an illness of about 10 days. Deceased was born in Waterford ERIE County PA July 16, 1831 where he spent the early part of his life, He married there to Martha EASTMAN, Sept 9, 1855 To them were born 7 children. In 1862 when the call came for volunteers, he was among the first to enlist, serving in the Co K Reg 145th PA VOL
until the close of the war. From the Battle of Petersburg , he with many unfortunate ones, was captured and placed in ANDERSONVILLE prison, there confined for 6 months. then transferred to Florence, remaining for 2 1/ 2 months. After the close of the war, some years were spent in Union City, (Erie Co) PA. The past 30 years he has resided in or near this village, He became identified with the U B Church many years ago, he was the last survivor of 9 NINE Children (Cook).
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Another Veteran GONE
Stephen J. COOK (JOSHUA) passed away, Sat Afternoon, Jan 12, 1912 at his home here (Findley Lake) after an illness of about 10 days. Deceased was born in Waterford ERIE County PA July 16, 1831 where he spent the early part of his life, He married there to Martha EASTMAN, Sept 9, 1855 To them were born 7 children. In 1862 when the call came for volunteers, he was among the first to enlist, serving in the Co K Reg 145th PA VOL
until the close of the war. From the Battle of Petersburg , he with many unfortunate ones, was captured and placed in ANDERSONVILLE prison, there confined for 6 months. then transferred to Florence, remaining for 2 1/ 2 months. After the close of the war, some years were spent in Union City, (Erie Co) PA. The past 30 years he has resided in or near this village, He became identified with the U B Church many years ago, he was the last survivor of 9 NINE Children (Cook).
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1912 Death 15 January 1912
Chautauqua, New York, USA
He died at the age of 80.
Stephen is buried at: Findley Lake Cemetery Mina Chautauqua County New York, USA
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