Benjamin F. COOK

Male 1837 - 1909  (~ 72 years)


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  • Name Benjamin F. COOK 
    Born Sep 1837  Shapleigh, York Co. ME Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • DOB according to 1900 census
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 Sep 1909  Danvers, Essex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915
      Name: Benj F Cook
      Gender: Male
      Birth Date: abt 1838
      Birth Place: Shapleigh, Maine
      Death Date: 23 Sep 1909
      Death Place: Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
      Age at Death: 71
      Father: Stephen S Cork
      Mother: Rosamond Cook
      Occupation: Carpenter
      Cause of death: heart disease
      Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers, MA
    Buried Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers, Essex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1850 United States Federal Census
      Name: Benja F Cook
      Age: 12
      Birth Year: abt 1838
      Birthplace: Maine
      Home in 1850: Shapleigh, York, Maine
      Gender: Male
      Family Number: 223
      Household Members:
      Stephen S Cook 41
      Rosamond Cook 37
      Charles R Cook 16
      Joseph Cook 14
      Benja F Cook 12
      Nath J Cook 0
      Eliza J Patch 15

      1860 United States Federal Census
      Name: Benjamin F Cook
      Age in 1860: 23
      Birth Year: abt 1837
      Birthplace: Maine
      Home in 1860: Shapleigh, York, Maine
      Gender: Male
      Post Office: Acton
      Household Members:
      Stephen S Cook 51
      Rosamond Cook 47
      Benjamin F Cook 23
      John Cook 10
      Charles R Cook 26
      Sarah A Cook 24
      Sarah D Cook 4
      Rosette Cook 2 months

      1870 United States Federal Census
      Name: Benjamin F Cook
      Age in 1870: 32
      Birth Year: abt 1838
      Birthplace: Maine
      Home in 1870: Lynn Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Post Office: Lynn
      Occupation: Shoe fitter
      Household Members:
      Benjamin F Cook 32
      Harriet L Cook 28
      Horace B Clarke 28
      Samuel Benson 32
      Caroline D Benson 31
      Lewis Clarke 25
      George Noiseworthy 30
      Mary Noiseworthy 25
      John Heath 28
      Hannah Pray 23
      Elizabeth Pray 32
      [Note: Everyone living with them either worked at a shoe factory or were a shoe fitter.]

      1880 United States Federal Census
      Name: Benjamin F. Cook
      Age: 42
      Birth Year: abt 1838
      Birthplace: Maine
      Home in 1880: Shapleigh, York, Maine
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
      Marital Status: Married
      Father's Birthplace: Maine
      Mother's Birthplace: Maine
      Occupation: Carpenter
      Household Members:
      Benjamin F. Cook 42
      Hattie Cook 37

      1900 United States Federal Census a
      Name: Benjamin F Cook
      Age: 62
      Birth Date: Sep 1837
      Birthplace: Maine
      Home in 1900: Danvers, Essex, Massachusetts
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Marital Status: Married
      Spouse's Name: Alice Cook
      Marriage Year: 1886
      Years Married: 14
      Father's Birthplace: Maine
      Mother's Birthplace: Maine
      Occupation: Carpenter
      Household Members:
      Benjamin F Cook 62
      Alice Cook 43

      MILITARY RECORDS

      Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
      Name: Benjamin F Cook
      Residence: Maine
      Occupation: Farmer
      Age at Enlistment: 22
      Enlistment Date: 25 May 1861
      Rank at enlistment: Private
      State Served: Massachusetts
      Survived the War?: Yes
      Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Massachusetts 2nd Infantry Regiment on 25 May 1861.Mustered out on 23 Feb 1863.
      Birth Date: abt 1839
      Death Date: 23 Sep 1909
      Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil WarMassachusetts GAR: Journal of the Annual EncampmentGAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)

    Person ID I24500  Master File
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2013 

    Father Stephen S. COOK,   b. Abt 1809, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1884, Shapleigh, York Co. ME Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 75 years) 
    Mother Rosamond RUSSELL,   b. 21 Oct 1812, Shapleigh, York Co. ME Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Mar 1892, Shapleigh, York Co. ME Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 07 Sep 1832  Shapleigh, York Co. ME Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4920  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Harriet L. Wilson,   b. ca 1842, Danvers, Essex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1886  (Age ~ 44 years) 
    Married 14 May 1865  Danvers, Essex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915
      Name: Benjamin F Cook
      Birth Year: abt 1839
      Birth Place: Shepleigh ME
      Marriage Date: 14 May 1865
      Marriage Place: Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
      Age at Marriage: 26
      Father: Stephen S
      Mother: Rosamond
      Spouse: Harriet L Wilson
      Spouse Birth Place: Danvers
      Spouse Age at Marriage: 23
      Spouse Father: Charles W
      Spouse Mother: Ann
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2013 
    Family ID F10890  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Alice Waite,   b. Sep 1856, Danvers, Essex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 02 Jan 1886  Danvers, Essex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915
      Name: Benjamin F Cook
      Birth Year: abt 1839
      Birth Place: Shapleigh, ME
      Marriage Date: 2 Jan 1886
      Marriage Place: Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
      Age at Marriage: 47
      Father: Stephen S Russell
      Mother: Rosamond Russell
      Spouse: M Alice Rackliffe
      Spouse Birth Place: Danvers
      Spouse Age at Marriage: 28
      Spouse Father: John H Waite
      Spouse Mother: Elizabeth A Waite
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2013 
    Family ID F10891  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart