This is NOT my COOK line; posted FYI; please don't contact me for further information! Thanks! From: The History of Warren Co., IA, pub. by Union Hist. Co. 1879, Des Moines; p. 726: Cook, James, farmer, sect. 33; PO Spring Hill; b. NC 1821, raised there till age 21; went to TN and learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed throughout nearly all the Southern states and was entirely unsettled as to a permanent home until he came to this county in 1855; followed his trade up to 1872 when he engaged in his present occupation. Married in this county Miss E. Bishop, native of IN in 1861; they have 7 children: Cyntha A., Mary A., Alexander N., Jno W., Ollie, Jennie and James; owns his own farm of 109 acres. End of document. Hope this helps someone. Be well & God bless, Kate Beaugrand Cook Minnesota [email protected] or [email protected]