Thanks SO VERY much for this info. It will possibly prove very helpful. I must check on Madison Co., AL. And, yes, by ALL means, the DAR records. That could be my answer. I'll let you know what I find. Also, should you learn more, please advisse. Again, thanks SO MUCH! In fact, I am Regent of my DAR Chapter and happen to have an older state roster. There may be someone in it through the James M. Cook line. (Do you happen to know for what the "M" stands? Robbie Cook Purser RobbiePurser@aol.com