Timothy Smith Cook (1837 - 1911)

Born 18 Aug 1837 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Husband of Jeanette (Riddle) Cook — married 29 Oct 1863 (to 19 Dec 1881) in Lafayette Co. Wisconsin

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Died 9 Jul 1911 at age 73 in Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, USA

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Biography Birth Born 18 Aug 1837 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. Info obained at the Platteville University Library, Wisconsin Room.Timothy served in the civil war. The War Dept. states that a Timothy E. Cook served in the 153rd Infantry Co. E. This is most likely a type-o or whoever recorded the information off of the authentic paper work miss-took the E for an S as Timothy's middle initial. It states: Timothy E. Cook Age: 27 5' 7 1/2" Hair: Brwn , Eyes: Blu, Complexion: Fair. Occupation: Farmer Nativity (born in): Indianna Claimed residence in: Galena, Ill. Enlisted Date: 20 Feb. 1865 Enlisted rank: musician Mustered out: 21 Sep. 1865 From my own research I discovered that they organized at Camp Fry, Illinois and mustered in for one year, Febuary 27, 1865, moved to Nashville Tenn. Thence to Tullahoma, Tennesee March 4-10. Attatched to 2nd Brigade, defenses of Nashville and Chattanooga R.R., Dept. of the Cumberland, to April, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Sub-district, district of Middle-Tenn. to July, 1865. 1st Infantry Brigade, District of West Tenn. to Sept. 1865. SERVICE- Assigned to guard duty on Nashville and Chattanooga R.R. till July, 1865. Moved to Memphis, Tenn. July 1 and duty there till September, 1865. Mustered out Sept. 15, 1865, and discharged Sept.24, 1865. Regiment lost during service by disease;37.

OBITUARY Obituary from a newspaper on or about July 12th 1911. OLD SOLDIER DIES T.S. Cook, An Honored Citizen Passes Away. The End Came Sunday, July 9 Funeral Procession One Of The Largest Ever Seen Here.

Timothy Smith Cook died at his home in this city on Sunday afternoon July 9, 1911, shortly after two o'clock, after a lingering illness, at the age of seventy-four. Mr. Cook was born in Indianapolis, Ind, August 18, 1837. He came to Wisconsin with his parents while he was but one year of age and has lived in this near vicinity ever since. His last hours were comforted by thoughts of his Maker and in his dying moments, as life's ebbing tide drifted the loved one slowly, perhaps, but surely into the great ocean of eternity, came the whispering from parched lips; "Jesus Lover of My Soul," which, with "What a Friend We Have In Jesus," were his favorite songs. On 29 Oct 1863 he was married to Miss Jeanette Riddle, to which union seven children were born, the wife dying in 1881. He enlisted Feb. 20, 1865, a member of Co. E., 153 Regt., Illinois Infantry. He was later married to Miss Sarah Ann Kendall, who survives him. Four children were born of this later marriage. Eight children are living as follows: Will Cook, Cuba City, Wis; Mrs. Frank Dowling, Elk Grove, Wis; Bert Cook, Meekers Grove, Wis; Harry Cook, Cuba City, Wis; Mrs. Fannie Cook, Cuba City, Wis; Mrs. Phillip Vaughn, Benton, Wis; Frank Cook, Cuba City, Wis; and Miss Lylia Cook, Cuba City, Wis. Three having preceeded thier father to the Great Beyond. He also leaves a brother, John Cook of Beaver City, Nebraska and two sisters; Mrs. George Cummins, Stanley, Wis. and M------------------------------- New Brighton, Minn.------------------------------ The funeral services-------------------------- Tuesday afternoon, all living children being present. The-------------------------- were in charge of Rev. M.--------------- a former pastor of the deceased----- Meekers Grove P.M. church--------------- Rev. E. L. Cooper, the resident pastor. A short service was held at the home, followed by services a the Methodist Episcopal church. The deceased was a member of the Grand Army of The Republic and quite a number of his comrades from Cuba City and Hazel Green were present at the last sad rites over the body of thier fallen comrade. An eloquent and impressive sermon was preached by Rev.---------- a member of that honored band of surviving heros of the Civil War. The pall bearers were six comrades; H. Wiley, H. Horsley, C. Bazinet, J.H. Jackson, Geo. Wiederhold, Sr., and Wm. Goldsworthy, The remains were laid to rest in the Carr cemeterty, east of town, the services being in charge of the Old Soldiers. Mr. Cook was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father. His cheerful helpful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which his presence brightened and which his death has now darkened. Though he is gone, his record has been made and will remain with us as a lasting treasure. His life was gentle, but like the still waters, it was deep. He has gone to his reward.

Sources

• "Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRL5-Y5W : accessed 9 November 2015), John P. Cook in entry for Timothy Smith Cook and Jeanette Riddle, 29 Oct 1863; citing reference cn 00962; FHL microfilm 1276063.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #5145870