I decided to spring clean some files. Here are some Cook queries found in the Syracuse, NY newspaper. Not related to me so send inquires to the given address. CHARLES A. COOK born April 11, 1803 died Jan. 2, 1881. Purchased land in town of Almond, Allegheny County, with his father in 1818. Where was he born? send information to Charles A. Cook 203 Fieldcrest Drive, Camillus, NY 13031 article dated 9/29/1996 Who were the parents of James Merritt born about 1796 in Rhode Island; died 6/25/1854, Conneaut Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania? Married Anna Miller born 1794 NY died 10/17/1890, Richmond Township, Crawford County. A daughter Persis Merritt born 5/25/1826 Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY d 12/4/1900 Ashtabula County, Ohio and married LUKE C. COOK 9/10/1843 in Penn. He was born 1822 LaFayette, Onondaga County, NY died 12/15/1912 Ashtabula County, Ohio. send information to Treva B Johnson, 11755 36th Street SE, Lowell, MI 49331 dated 2/18/1996 JOSEPH COOK, Catherine Van Slyck and children Eli, Mary, Catherine, Susanna, Christina, and Elisha of Palatine Bridge, Montgomery County in 1824, removed to Manluis, Onondaga County, NY. Seek later children born in Manlius. send information to Neil W. Plouff, PO Box 1442 Royal Oak, MI 48068 dated 4/16/1995 Charlotte Kendall born 1835, daughter of Otis Kendall, born 1811 and FANNY COOK (1808-1842) Otis' father John Kendall born Volney, Oswego County in 1773, married Manda Wilkinsen as second wife born Conn. Need more information. send information to Melinda Bailey, 2612 Shannon Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 dated 7/23/1995 Hope these help someone. Again they aren't mine. Sandy Cook