Thank you to Gary and Tammy for the florist information. Tammy: I have seen the Dundalk Florist site previously, but I don't believe there's a connection. I guess I shouldn't rule it out without at least looking into it, though. Gary: The John Cook mentioned in The Maryland Florist might be a possibility. I neglected to mention in my post that my Mathew's New Orleans marriage certificate names his parents as Jacob and Margaret Koch. Jacob to John is not that far of a stretch, if names were modified after coming to the U.S. Where did you obtain the publication you referenced? I certainly appreciate both of you taking the time to respond. This is like looking for a needle in a haystack! Best of luck in your own searches, Karen Cook Giurintano -----Original Message----- From: Tammy H. [mailto:tajzhoutz@geocities.com] Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [BALTGEN-L] Cook/Koch Florist The Dundalk Florist on German Hill Road in Dundalk run by the Koch family. A few years ago I was there, and I remember them having some displays about their family history on the walls. You may be interested in their web site and in particular a page on their history. http://www.dundalkflorist.com/history.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: <g.ruppert@att.net> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 10:01 PM Subject: Re: [BALTGEN-L] Cook/Koch Florist > Hi again Karen: > > I also have a letterhead from the Florists Club of > Baltimore celebreating their Golden Jubilee Banquet > (1887-1937). Along the left hand side all of the past > presidents are listed. There is a listing for John Cook, > Jr (he is number 22, so probably about year 1909). > > Gary > 31 May 2002 > Baltimore > http://home.att.net/~g.ruppert