Arthur Bernard Cook

Birth: 6 Apr 1912, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/ : accessed 19 Feb 2024), card for Arthur Bernard Cook, serial number 467, order number 5819, dated 16 Oct 1940; Washtenaw County, Michigan; Selective Service Board, Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147, National Archives and Records Administration.
• 1920 U.S. census, Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan, household of Emanuel H. and Olive L. Cook.

Death: 24 Mar 1987, Lansing, Ingham Co, MI

• "Cook, Arthur B.," obit, Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan), 26 Mar 1987, p. 10, col. 7; Newspapers.com, accessed 19 February 2024.

Burial: Cooks Prairie Cemetery, Clarendon, Calhoun Co, MI

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27896991/arthur_b-cook: accessed February 19, 2024), gravestone photo for Arthur B Cook (1912–1987), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27896991, Cooks Prairie Cemetery, Clarendon, Calhoun Co, MI.

Father: Emanuel H. Cook
Mother: Olive Lydia Wheelock

Spouse: Florence Louise Hakes
Marriage: 31 Dec 1931, Angola, Steuben Co, IN

• "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3L8-6VM : accessed 19 February 2024), Arthur B Cook and Louise Hakes (1931); FHL 001872326.
• Marriage Announcement, Battle Creek Enquirer (Battle Creek, Michigan), 21 Apr 1932, p. 6, col. 8; Newspapers.com, accessed 19 February 2024.

Notes:

In 1950 Arthur was living with his wife Louise in Waterloo, Jackson County, Michigan with three children: David, Helen, and Clarice.

Clarence Emmons Cook

Birth: 27 Sep 1904, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/ : accessed 18 Feb 2024), card for Clarence Emmons Cook, serial number 2088, order number 10432, dated 16 Feb 1942; Washtenaw County, Michigan; Selective Service Board, Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147, National Archives and Records Administration.
• "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QCP-TQ4 : accessed 18 February 2024), Clarence Cook and Gertrude Rundel (1930); FHL 002424602.
• 1910 U.S. census, Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan, household of Emanuel H. and Olive Cook.

Death: 6 May 1949, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63231104/clarence_e-cook: accessed February 18, 2024), gravestone photo for Clarence E. Cook (1904–1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 63231104, Oakwood Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI, maintained by George Moser (contributor 47237493).
• "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1566933:60872 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Clarence E. Cook death (1949), File no. 015434, Washtenaw County, Michigan; Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63231104/clarence_e-cook: accessed February 18, 2024), gravestone photo for Clarence E. Cook (1904–1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 63231104, Oakwood Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI, maintained by George Moser (contributor 47237493).

Father: Emanuel H. Cook
Mother: Olive Lydia Wheelock

Spouse: Gertrude M. Rundel
Marriage: 3 Sep 1930, Wood Co, OH

• "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QCP-TQ4 : accessed 18 February 2024), Clarence Cook and Gertrude Rundel (1930); FHL 002424602.

Notes:

Clarence lived in Saline most of his life. He was a cashier at the Saline Savings Bank. No children mentioned in his obit.¹

Sources:

1. "Clarence Cook of Saline Dies," The Ann Arbor News (Ann Arbor, Michigan), 7 May 1949, p. 12, col. 7; Newspapers.com, accessed 18 February 2024.

Donna Kathryn Cook

Birth: 15 May 1910, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/181512:3171 : accessed 19 Feb 2024), Donna Catherine Bradbury (1996); Michigan Death Index, Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Lansing.
• "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4117885:9093 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Donna Kathryn Cook and Jay L. Bradbury (1931), Washtenaw County, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing.
• 1920 U.S. census, Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan, household of Emanuel H. and Olive L. Cook.

Death: 15 May 1996, Grass Lake, Jackson Co, MI

• "Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/181512:3171 : accessed 19 Feb 2024), Donna Catherine Bradbury (1996); Michigan Death Index, Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Lansing.

Father: Emanuel H. Cook
Mother: Olive Lydia Wheelock

Spouse: Jay Leland Bradbury
Marriage: 18 Feb 1931, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4117885:9093 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Donna Kathryn Cook and Jay L. Bradbury (1931), Washtenaw County, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing.

Emanuel H. Cook

Birth: 16 Aug 1869, Lodi Township, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Emanuel Henry Cook.
• "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3XQ-2QN : accessed 18 February 2024), Entry for Emanuel H. Koch and Olive L. Wheelock (1891); FHL 2342492.
• "Emanuel H. Cook," obit The Ann Arbor News (Ann Arbor, Michigan), 24 Oct 1950, p. 18, col. 1; GenealogyBank.com, accessed 18 February 2024; Says born in Scio Township.
• "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1588194:60872 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Emanuel H. Cook death certificate (1950), File no. 8100 9578, Washtenaw County, Michigan; Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.

Death: 24 Oct 1950, Lima, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1588194:60872 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Emanuel H. Cook death certificate (1950), File no. 8100 9578, Washtenaw County, Michigan; Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.
• "Emanuel H. Cook," obit The Ann Arbor News (Ann Arbor, Michigan), 24 Oct 1950, p. 18, col. 1; GenealogyBank.com, accessed 18 February 2024.

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113178697/emanuel-cook: accessed February 18, 2024), gravestone photo for Emanuel Cook (1869–1950), Find a Grave Memorial ID 113178697, Oakwood Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI, maintained by George Moser (contributor 47237493).

Father: Jacob Koch
Mother: Catherine Zahn

Spouse: Olive Lydia Wheelock
Marriage: 1 Jan 1891, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3XQ-2QN : accessed 18 February 2024), Entry for Emanuel H. Koch and Olive L. Wheelock (1891); FHL 2342492.

1. Hazel B. Cook, born 25 Jul 1895, Pittsfield, Washtenaw Co, MI
2. Mildred G. Cook, born 14 Apr 1901, Pittsfield, Washtenaw, MI
3. Clarence Emmons Cook, born 27 Sep 1904, Washtenaw Co, MI
4. Donna Kathryn Cook, born 15 May 1910, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI
5. Arthur Bernard Cook, born 6 Apr 1912, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

Hazel B. Cook

Birth: 25 Jul 1895, Pittsfield, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Hazel Weber.
• 1900 U.S. census, Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan, household of Immanuel and Olive L Cook.
• "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3B1-DYB : accessed 18 February 2024), Leland Easton and Hazel B. Cook (1920); FHL 2342740.

Death: 19 Dec 1975, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Hazel Weber," obit, The Daily Telegram (Adrian, Michigan), 20 Dec 1975, p. 3, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 18 February 2024.

Father: Emanuel H. Cook
Mother: Olive Lydia Wheelock

Spouse: Leland Easton
Marriage: 14 Oct 1920, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3B1-DYB : accessed 18 February 2024), Leland Easton and Hazel B. Cook (1920); FHL 2342740.

Spouse: Oscar Weber
Marriage: Nov 1955

• "Hazel Weber," obit, The Daily Telegram (Adrian, Michigan), 20 Dec 1975, p. 3, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 18 February 2024.

Notes:

According to her obit, Hazel was survived by one son, Harold Easton of Tecumseh; two daughters, Mrs Maxine Krempel and Mrs. Loren (Arlene) Bersuder, both of Saline; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Sponsler of Florida, and Mrs. Jay (Donna) Bradbury of Dexter; and one brother, Arthur Cook of Stockbridge.¹

Sources:

1. "Hazel Weber," obit, The Daily Telegram (Adrian, Michigan), 20 Dec 1975, p. 3, col. 2; Newspapers.com, accessed 18 February 2024.

Mildred G. Cook

Birth: 14 Apr 1901, Pittsfield, Washtenaw, MI

• "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQ6G-8LZ : accessed 18 February 2024), Mildred Cook (1901); citing item 2, p 386, rn 920, Pittsfield, Washtenaw, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,363,035.
• 1910 U.S. census, Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan, household of Emanuel H. and Olive Cook.

Death: 30 Oct 1988, Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co, MI

• "Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGPB-K2XT : accessed 18 February 2024), Mildred G Cook Franklin obit (1988); FHL 002372935.

Father: Emanuel H. Cook
Mother: Olive Lydia Wheelock

Spouse: Edward H. Hoag
Marriage: 23 Dec 1922, Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI

• "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQ9D-MF2 : accessed 18 February 2024), Edward H. Hoag and Mildred G. Cook (1922); FHL 2342751.

Spouse: _____ Sponsler
Marriage: before 31 Aug 1972

• "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KS5-18MN : accessed 18 February 2024), Mildred Cook Sponsler, 31 Aug 1972.

Spouse: Lawrence Kays Franklin
Marriage: 26 Dec 1978, Sarasota, FL

• "Florida, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1823-1982," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/901516265:61369 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Mildred Cook Sponslor and Lawrence Kays Franklin (1978).

Notes:

Per obit, she was survived by one son, Richard Hoag of Hillsdale; and one sister, Mrs. Donna Bradbury of Dexter.¹

Sources:

1. "Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGPB-K2XT : accessed 18 February 2024), Mildred G Cook Franklin obit (1988); FHL 002372935.

Leland Easton

Birth: 22 Jan 1892, Lima, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1906813:60872 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Leland Easton death certificate (1937), State Office no. 146 3264, Lenawee County, Michigan; Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.
• "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3B1-DYB : accessed 18 February 2024), Leland Easton and Hazel B. Cook (1920); FHL 2342740.

Death: 15 Feb 1937, Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI

• "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1906813:60872 : accessed 18 Feb 2024), Leland Easton death certificate (1937), State Office no. 146 3264, Lenawee County, Michigan; Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.

Father: Leander Easton
Mother: Amarintha Canfield

Spouse: Hazel B. Cook
Marriage: 14 Oct 1920, Saline, Washtenaw Co, MI

• "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3B1-DYB : accessed 18 February 2024), Leland Easton and Hazel B. Cook (1920); FHL 2342740.

William L. Goodin

Spouse: Rhea Cheney
Marriage: 26 Oct 1972, Las Vegas, Clark Co, NV

• "Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VV3M-Y62 : accessed 18 February 2024), William L Goodin and Rhea C Welch (1972).

Divorce: 7 Oct 1983, Orange Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1427074:1141 : accessed 18 Feb 2024).

Florence Louise Hakes

Birth: 7 Feb 1911, Eckford, Calhoun Co, MI

• Louise Cook obit, Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan), 12 Dec 2004, p. 27, col. 5; Newspapers.com, accessed 19 February 2024.
• "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3L8-6VM : accessed 19 February 2024), Arthur B Cook and Louise Hakes (1931); FHL 001872326.

Death: 6 Dec 2004, Bunker Hill Township, Ingham Co, MI

• Louise Cook obit, Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan), 12 Dec 2004, p. 27, col. 5; Newspapers.com, accessed 19 February 2024.

Burial: Cooks Prairie Cemetery, Clarendon, Calhoun Co, MI

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27896998/f_louise-cook: accessed February 19, 2024), gravestone photo for F Louise Cook (1911–2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27896998, Cooks Prairie Cemetery, Clarendon, Calhoun Co, MI.

Father: Ray Hakes
Mother: Bessie Ansterburg

Spouse: Arthur Bernard Cook
Marriage: 31 Dec 1931, Angola, Steuben Co, IN

• "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3L8-6VM : accessed 19 February 2024), Arthur B Cook and Louise Hakes (1931); FHL 001872326.
• Marriage Announcement, Battle Creek Enquirer (Battle Creek, Michigan), 21 Apr 1932, p. 6, col. 8; Newspapers.com, accessed 19 February 2024.

Notes:

She usually went by the name Louise. Per obit, she was very active in civic life, was survived by three children: David and wife Doris Mae, Alan, and Clarice.¹

Sources:

1. Louise Cook obit, Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan), 12 Dec 2004, p. 27, col. 5; Newspapers.com, accessed 19 February 2024.

Jacob Koch

Spouse: Catherine Zahn

1. Emanuel H. Cook, born 16 Aug 1869, Lodi Township, Washtenaw Co, MI

Catherine Zahn

Spouse: Jacob Koch

1. Emanuel H. Cook, born 16 Aug 1869, Lodi Township, Washtenaw Co, MI