1. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); 42nd District, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page; Family #327.
Listed as George W. Ferguson, age 2, born in VA, in housshold of father, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as George W. Ferguson; age 12; born in VA; in household of father; John Ferguson.
3 Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1870); Page 19; WV Archives Web Site.
George W. Ferguson; age 22, single; farmer; born and a resident of Mercer Co, WV; son of
John and Susannah; married on 13 Aug 1870 Mary Smith; age 21 born in Logan Co, WV; living in
Wyoming Co, WV; dughter of Abram and Ann.
4. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 201A; Family #270/272.
Listed as george W. Ferguson; age 52; born in WV in Mar 1848; widowed; farmer; head of household.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen Maxey, maxey@aol.com
George Washington Ferguson; born abt 1848; son of John W. and Susannah Agee
Ferguson; married Mary Smith, daughter of Abraham and Amy (_______) Smith, on 8 Jul 1870.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #35.
Listed as Mary Smith, age 1, born in VA, in household of father,
Abraham Smith.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV,Family 231, page 687.
Mary Smith, age 21, married George W. Ferguson, age 22, son of John and
Susannah Ferguson on 8 July 1870. See Wyoming Co, WV Marriages, Vol 1, page
19. Mary was born in Logan Co, WV, George in Mercer Co, WV.
George W. Ferguson, age 2, is listed in 1850 Census for Mercer Co, WV,
Family 327, son of John and Susannah Ferguson.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Abraham Smith.
4 Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1870); Page 19; WV Archives Web Site.
George W. Ferguson; age 22, single; farmer; born and a resident of Mercer Co, WV; son of
John and Susannah; married on 13 Aug 1870 Mary Smith; age 21 born in Logan Co, WV; living in
Wyoming Co, WV; dughter of Abram and Ann..
5. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Jumping Branch Township, Roll 1694, page 544.
George Ferguson's mother, Susannah, listed here, age 52, a widow, born in VA.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
George Washington Ferguson; born abt 1848; son of John W. and Susannah Agee
Ferguson; married Mary Smith, daughter of Abraham and Amy (_______) Smith,
on 8 Jul 1870.
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 201A; Family #270/272.
Listed as James E. Ferguson; age 7; born in WV in Sep 1892; in household of father, George W.
Ferguson.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #36.
Listed as Bitten Allen, age 24, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 77.
Son of John R. and Nancy Daniel Allen, Sr.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
Son of John Allen, Sr.
4. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 6. Married second Malinda Cook,
age 54, on 15 Mar 1896.
5. "1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV", Annotated by James E. Richardson, 1992, page
5.
6. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga, Family 365.
7. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 13.
8. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 100, Haga, page 2.
Britten Allen, age 69, married Malinda Cooke, age 54, on 15 mar 1896.
9. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 687.
Oceana Township, page 017.
Listed as head of household, age 54, as a farmer.
10. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #169.
Listed as Britteon Allen, age 74, head of household.
11. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 277A, Family #290.
Listed as Britian Allen, age 84, born in WV, married twice, last time for 14 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
12. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Britton Allen; born on 11 Apr 1826; died on 26 Mar 1911; buried in James
Cook, Sr. Cemetery, Jesse, Wyoming
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #36.
Listed as Francis Allen, age 23, born in VA, in household of husband,
Britton Allen.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 77.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 391.
Daughter of Reuben and Sally Ball Roach.
4. "1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV", Annotated by James E. Richardson, 1992, page
5.
5. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga, Family 365.
6. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 13.
7. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of father, Reuben Roach.
8. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1888, Haga.
Died of consumption.
1880 Census listed Britton Allen, 54; Frances, 53; Nancy, 31; Virginia, 17;
Louisa F., 13; Andrew, 10; and May Daniels, 2, a grand-daughter.
9. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 687.
No Township listed, page 017.
Listed in household of husband, age 53, as keeping house.
10. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Frances Allen; born on 16 Oct 1826; died on 24 Jun 1888; "Wife of
Britton Allen, headstone broken"; buried in James Cook, Sr. Cemetery, Jesse,
Wyoming.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Britton Allen.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 13.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 13.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV), Craney PO, taken on 26 Jul 1860, Page 69_?; Family #355.
Listed as Joel Daniel, age 29, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1859.
Birth of Nancy Daniels, lists parents as Joel and Lizzie Daniels.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 54.
Married Nancy J. Allen on 12 Feb 1877.
4. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Trap Hill District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 307B, Family #17.
Listed as Joel Daniels age 69, born in VA in Oct 1830, married 21 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Trap Hill District, Bolt, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 268A, Family #390.
Listed as Joel Daniel, age 79, born in VA, married twice, last time for 30 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #36.
Listed as Nancy J. Allen, age 3, born in VA, in household of father,
Britton Allen.
2. "1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV", Annotated by James E. Richardson, 1992, page
5. Married Joel Daniels on 12 Feb 1877 in Wyoming Co, WV, divorced by 1880.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 13.
5. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1888, Haga.
Her mother, Frances, died of consumption.
1880 Census listed Britton Allen, 54; Frances, 53; Nancy, 31; Virginia, 17;
Louisa F., 13; Andrew, 10; and May Daniels, 2, a grand-daughter( This was
Nancy's daughter).
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 687.
Oceana Township, page 017.
Listed as divorced in household of father, Britten Allen, age 31.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #169.
Listed as Nancy J. Allen, age 53, in household of father, Britten Allen.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 277A, Family #290.
Listed as Nancy J. Allen, age 63, born in WV, divorced, 1 child, 1 living, in household of father, Britton
Allen.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #36.
Listed as William R. Allen, age 7 months, born in VA, in household of father,
Britton Allen.
2. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 9. Married Sarah E. Brooks,
age 19, on 24 Apr 1873, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Brooks.
3. "1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV", Annotated by James E. Richardson, 1992, page
5. Married Sarah E. Brooks, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Cook Brooks.
4. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 13.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 688.
Oceana Township, page 017.
Listed as head of household, age 30, as a farmer.
Middle initial is listed as P.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #168.
Listed as Riley Allen, age 50, head of household.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 277A, Family #283.
Listed as William R. Allen, age 60, born in WV,married once for 37 yrs, farmer, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Isaac Q. Brooks.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 126.
3. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 9. Willaim Allen married Sarah
E. Brooks, age 19, on 24 Apr 1873, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Brooks.
4. "1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV", Annotated by James E. Richardson, 1992, page
5. William Allen married Sarah E. Brooks, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Cook Brooks.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 688.
Oceana Township, page 017.
Listed in household of husband, William Allen, age 27, as keeping house.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #168.
Listed as Sarah E. Allen, age 47, in household of husband, William Riley Allen.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 277A, Family #283.
Listed as Sarah E. Allen, age 57, born in WV,married once for 37 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, in household
of husband, William R. Allen.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #290.
Listed as Sarah Allen, age 77, born in WV, widow, in household of son, Sanders Allen.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #37.
Listed as Josiah Cooke, age 30, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 348.
Married Jane Canterbury, daughter of Rev John Canterbury.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 12.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 347.
Son of James and Docia Meadows Cooke.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 708.
Oceana Township, page 014.
Listed as Josia Cooke, age 60, widowed, in household of brother, Lewis
Cooke, Sr.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #153.
Listed as Josiah Cook, age 80, widowed, in household of sister, Nancy Cooke.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #37.
Listed as Jane Cooke, age 24, born in VA, in household of husband, Josiah
Cooke.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 348.
Married Josiah Cooke.
3. Ibid, page 381. Lived at Jesse, WV.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 12.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 708.
Oceana Township, page 014.
Husband was listed as Josia Cooke, age 60, widowed, in household of brother,
Lewis Cooke, Sr.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Jane Cook; born on 6 Apr 1826; died on 26 Apr 1875; "Daughter of John and
Amy Stewart Canterberry; buried in James Cook, Sr. Cemetery, Jesse, Wyoming
Co, WV.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #38.
Listed as James Cooke, Jr, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 348.
Married Martha Burgess.
3. Ibid, page 448.
4. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 99.
6. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 347.
Son of James and Docia Meadows Cooke.
7. Ibid, page 448.
8. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Center Township, page 001.
Listed as James Cooke, age 58, head of household, a farmer.
9. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #197.
Listed as James Cook, age 78, in household of son, Josiah Cooke.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #38.
Listed as Martha Cooke, age 21, born in VA, in household of husband, James
Cooke, Jr.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 348.
Married James Cooke, Jr.
3. Ibid, page 448.
4. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of husband, James Cooke, Jr.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 99.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Center Township, page 001.
Listed as Martha Cooke, age 51, in household of husband, James Cooke.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #38.
Listed as Mariah Cooke, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, James
Cooke, Jr.
2. "Wyoming Co Deaths", Haga, 1857.
Death of daughter of James and Martha A. Cooke.
3. "Births of Wyoming...", Haga, 1857.
Mariah Cook was born on 17 Dec 1857, daughter of James and Martha A. Cook.
There is an error here somewhere. This must be a death record, not the birth
of Mariah.
1. "Births Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1855.
Stillborn.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Abram Belcher.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 8.
Joseph Belcher, son of Abram and Rachel Belcher, married Emaline Cooke,
daughter of James and Martha Cooke, on 13 Jul 1868.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 431.
Joseph Belcher married first Emily Cooke, second Martha Laxton, widow of
Hezekiah Jackson Laxton.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 3, No 97, Haga, page 8.
Joseph Belcher, age 38, born in Buchanan Co, VA, married Mrs. Martha Jane
Laxton, age 37, on 9 Oct 1887.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 692.
Center Township, page 001..
Listed as head of household, age 30, as a bootmaker.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #75.
Listed as Joseph Belcher, age 51, head of household.
7. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 284A, taken 5 Sep 1850, Family #934.
Listed as Joseph Belcher, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Abram
Belcher.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #38.
Listed as Emeline Cooke, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, James
Cooke, Jr.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 448.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, James Cooke, Jr.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 8.
Joseph Belcher, son of Abram and Rachel Belcher, married Emaline Cooke,
daughter of James and Martha Cooke, on 13 Jul 1868.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 692.
Center Township, page 001..
Listed in household of husband, age 33, as keeping house.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Amanda M. Belcher was born on 3 Oct 1883 to Joseph and Emily Belcher.
2. "Families of Wyoming Co, WV" Vol 15, Issue #4, 2000, published by Sally
Seaman-Williams, page 133.
Amanda M. Belcher; born on 3 Oct 1883; died on 13 Nov 1883 in Center
District, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #75.
Listed as Robert L. Belcher, age 15, born in KY, in household of father,
Joseph Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #75.
Listed as Joseph W. Belcher, age 12, in household of father, Joseph Belcher.
2. Internet Website,
http://members.citynet.net/manerva2/saulsville/belcher.html,
Wirt Belcher was son of Joseph and Emily Cooke Belcher.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #38.
Listed as Josiah Cooke, age 4 months, born in VA, in household of father,
James Cooke, Jr.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 448.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, James Cooke, Jr.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 99.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Center Township, page 001.
Listed as Josiah Cooke, age 28, in household of father, James Cooke.
6. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 27.
Josiah Cook, age 27, born in Wyoming Co, WV married Mary A. Stewart, age 18,
also born in Wyoming Co, WV.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #197.
Listed as Josiah Cook, age 50, head of household.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, Stewart search 3 Nov 2000, submitted by
palatial1@hotmail.com
Mary A. Stewart, born 11 Jan 1862 in Wyoming Co, WV; died 2 Jan 1943 in
Wyoming Co, WV; married Josiah Cook.
9. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
Mary A. Stewart, born 11 Jan 1861 in Wyoming Co, WV; died 1 Feb 1943 at
Bailysville, Wyoming Co, WV; married 15 Jan 1880 in Wyoming Co, WV Josiah
Cook. Mary is buried at Bailysville, WV; daughter of George W. and Chloe Ann
Walker Stewart.
10. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Josiah Cook; born in 1850; died in 1940; buried in Lee Cook Cemetery,
Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV.
11. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 186A, Family #54.
Listed as Josiah Cook, age 69, born in WV, married 31 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
12. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville Distrcit, taken on 7 Jan 1920, Page 136B, Family #32.
Listed as Josiah Cook, age 69, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
13. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 80B, Family #163.
Listed as Josiah Cook, age 79, born in WV, married at 27, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 121.
Listed as Mary W.(sic? A?) Stewart, age 8, born in VA, in household of
father, George Stewart.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Stewart search 3 Nov 2000, submitted by
palatial1@hotmail.com
Mary A. Stewart, born 11 Jan 1862 in Wyoming Co, WV; died 2 Jan 1943 in
Wyoming Co, WV; married Josiah Cook.
3. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
Mary A. Stewart, born 11 Jan 1861 in Wyoming Co, WV; died 1 Feb 1943 at
Bailysville, Wyoming Co, WV; married 15 Jan 1880 in Wyoming Co, WV Josiah
Cook. Mary is buried at Bailysville, WV; daughter of George W. and Chloe Ann
Walker Stewart.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 27.
Josiah Cook, age 27, born in Wyoming Co, WV married Mary A. Stewart, age 18,
also born in Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #197.
Listed as Mary A. Cook, age 39, in household of husband, Josiah Cooke.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Mary A. Cook; born in 1862; died in 1943; buried in Lee Cook Cemetery,
Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 186B, Family #54.
Listed as Mary A. Cook, age 49, born in WV, married 31 yrs, 13 children, 10
living, in household of husband, Josiah Cooke.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville Distrcit, taken on 7 Jan 1920, Page 136B, Family #32.
Listed as Mary A. Cook, age 59, born in WV, in household of husband, Josiah Cooke.
9. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 80B, Family #163.
Listed as Mary A. Cook, age 69, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Josiah Cook.
1. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1889.
Perry Cooke died 17 Feb 1889, age one month, 26 days, son of Josiah and Mary
A. Cooke.
2. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
Perry Cook was born on 23 Dec 1889 in WV; died on 17 Feb 1890.
1. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
Lawrence Cook was born on 14 Oct 1892 in WV; died 23 Nov 1892 in WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #197.
Listed as Dayton F. Cook, age 3, in household of father, Josiah Cooke.
2. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
Dayton F. Cook was born on 31 Jul 1896 in WV; died on 3 Sep 1920.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 186B, Family #54.
Listed as Dayton F. Cook, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Josiah
Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #197.
Listed as Cora A. Cook, age 1, in household of father, Josiah Cooke.
2. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
Cora Athaline Cook was born on 8 Feb 1899.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 186B, Family #54.
Listed as Cora A. Cook, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Josiah
Cooke.
1. E-mail, 24 Oct 2000, W. Darrell Miller, darrell-miller@webtv.net.
Celia was a widow of Peter Miller; later married a Cooke and then an
Elswick; maiden name was Walker.
1. E-mail, 24 Oct 2000, W. Darrell Miller, darrell-miller@webtv.net.
Celia was a widow of Peter Miller; later married a Cooke and then an
Elswick; maiden name was Walker.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #39.
Listed as Silah Miller, age 50, born in VA, head of household.
When her son, Andrew Lewis Miller, married on 30 Aug 1866 in Wyoming Co, WV,
he only listed his mother Celia as the only parent.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 85.
Nancy Miller, age 22, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of Alex and Ann, married
on @ May 1854 Jacob Walker, age 27, also born in Logan Co, WV, son of Celia
(Walker) Miller.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming....", Vol 1, Haga, page 85. J.F. Walker, age
29, born in Fayette Co, WV, son of J. and Celia Miller, married on 4 Dec
1857 Lucinda Toler, age 18, also born in Fayette Co, WV, daughter of David
and Mary.
Several of the Walker children listed only their mother on their marriage
records.
4. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as Celia Miller, age 60, a washer woman, head of household.
Also listed is son (Andrew) Lewis, age 19, and step grandson, Andrew L., age
6.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WY...", Vol 1, Haga, page 33.
William Elswick, age 68, widowed, born in Pike Co, KY, son of John and
Martha, married on 19 Jul 1868 Celia Cooke, age 65, widow, born in
Giles Co, VA, daughter of Oliver and Milly. See Ref 9 below.
6. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family 69.
Listed as Celia Elswick, age 70, born in VA, in household of husband,
William Elswick.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713
Clear Fork Township, page 002
Listed as Celia Elswick, age 77, in household of husband, William Elswick.
8. E-mail, 24 Oct 2000, W. Darrell Miller, darrell-miller@webtv.net.
Celia was a widow of Peter Miller; later married a Cooke and then an
Elswick; maiden name was Walker.
9. Ancestry.com Web Site, Oliver Walker search, 29 Oct 2000, GEDCOM file F1812
submitted by MRKiser@aol.com.
Oliver Walker married Millian Webb, daughter of Julias Webb, on 8 Jun 1779
in Botetourt Co, VA. This could be the parents of Celia Walker.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #39.
Listed as Nancy Miller, age 15, born in VA, in household of mother, Celia Walker Miller.