Lafayette COOK b. 29 Nov 1847 in Autauga Co., AL. (Parent's unknown). He shows up in 1861 in KY where he enlists in the Union Army and serves for 3 years. He marries 1) Sara Elizabeth ALLEN 5 Jan 1875 in TN. Their children were: Jesse, Robert David, Christian Perlina md. Robert Austin HARRISON, and James Monroe all born in TN. He marries 2) Mary Elizabeth ROBERSON widow of Mr. GAROUTTE 13 May 1892 in Howell Co., MO. Their children were: Ellen Frances md. David COOK and John Lafayette. He married 3) (my line ) 6 Jul 1900 in Carroll Co., AR to Rutha Jane BAILEY. Their children were: Alma June md. Harry BARTON, Franklin md. Blanche ?, Homer Lee md. Hazel MCDOWELL, and Austin Robert. Lafayette COOK died 28 May 1918 in Goodman, McDonald Co., MO. I would like to correspond with anyone working on this family. Any information would be appreciated!!! Donna Merrill dmerrill@fastlane.net