Hello, My Cook line: JOHN COOK born around 1810 maybe in Middlesex, his father was George Cook a laborer. John Cook married SOPHIA WADDAM or WADHAM by banns April 15, 1838, Parish of Stepney, in county of Middlesex. At this time JOHN COOK was a waterman living at 32 Edward Street John & Sophia had a son GEORGE WILLIAM COOK 24 March 1840 born, living in Limehouse. GEORGE WILLIAM COOK married ANN ROOTS 22 Dec. 1862 Stepney, St. Thomas, ParishMiddlesex. They came over to Missouri in the year 1874 with their son, JOHN WILLIAM COOK born 23 June 1867 Poplar, Middlesex. Any help greatly appreciated. Ruth289@aol.com