This is what I know of my Cook line. Hope to cross paths with someone who also knows about this line. James Monroe Cook, b: Dec. .21, 1861 in McComb, Pike, Miss., d: Nov. 27, 1950, in Liberty Hill, Bienville, La., m: Harriett Rebecca Nelson on Oct. 6, 1886, in Ruston, Lincoln, La. She was b: Feb. 14,1868, in Vienna, Jackson, La. d. Feb. 1,1931, in Liberty Hill, Bienville, La. They had 13 children: 1. Jessie May, b. Jul.25,1887, d. Aug.14,1970; 2. Annie Eudoria, b. Mar.1,1889; 3. Willie Bessie, b. Mar.1,1891, d.1916; 4. Mattie Viola Idella, b. May 14,1892, d. Sept.23,1983; 5. George Edwin, b. Dec.28,1893, d. Nov.13,1973; 6. Raleigh William, b. Nov.1,1895, d. Nov. 29, 1975; 7. Gussie, b. Aug.21,1897, d: 1967; 8. Acy Monroe, b. May 26,1900, d. Apr.27,1988; 9. Sallie Marie, b. Dec.23,1901, d. Oct.16,1938; 10. Lizzie Clyde, b. Aug.23,1903, d. Jan. 18, 1982; 11. Melvin Dee, b. Mar.29,1905; 12. Hattie Eva, b. May 18,1908; d.1983; 13. Vera Altha, b. Oct.12,1911. If there is anyone out there that can help me, I would really appreciate it. -- My main research is on the following surnames: SMITH, COOK, NELSON, FULLER, MILLER, & SPENCER. Check out my Web Sites at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/2762 and http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/quarrybank/256 My ICQ# 11706334 -- BearCat (MaTo' IgMu) mailto:banude@prodigy.net May the campfires of the Elders keep you warm. May the Creator hear your heart and guide your path. May you find happiness and comfort in this great circle of life.