Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel
Saturday, February 22, 1930
Mrs. Martha Victoria COOK, 85, well known resident of this city, died Saturday morning at three o'clock at her home on the corner of Thirteenth Street and Franklin Avenue, death being due to complications of diseases incident to advanced years. Mrs. Cook had been in poor health for several months but her condition had only been considered serious the past two weeks.
The deceased was born in Ohio on September 21, 1845 and came to Indiana when only nine years of age. In 1863 she was married to John W. SHEETS and to this union were born four children, one dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Clara ROBBINS and Clay SHEETS, of Rochester, and Mrs. Lizzie CALLOWAY, of Davidson Canada. In 1877 she was married to D. F. COOK and they were the parents of five children with Mrs. Minnie CLINGER, of Shoshone, Idaho, Dr. T. P. COOK and Mrs. Ethel NEWMAN, being the only ones living.
When 16 years of age Mrs. Cook was united with the United Brethren Church at North Manchester and after moving to Fulton County became a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. For thirty-five years she was a member of this church and after it was disbanded changed her membership to the Rochester Baptist Church. Mr. Cook died several months ago.
Besides the six children she is survived by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services wil be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Baptist Church with Rev. J. B. GLEASON in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel
Monday, February 24, 1930
Six members of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post today acted as pallbearers at the funeral of the late Mrs. Martha COOK, which was held from the First Baptist Church here today. Mrs. Cook was a widow of a Civil War Veteran.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1930
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, February 22, 1930
Mrs. Martha Victoria COOK, 85, well known resident of this city, died Saturday morning at three o'clock at her home on the corner of Thirteenth Street and Franklin Avenue, death being due to complications of diseases incident to advanced years. Mrs. Cook had been in poor health for several months but her condition had only been considered serious the past two weeks.
The deceased was born in Ohio on September 21, 1845 and came to Indiana when only nine years of age. In 1863 she was married to John W. SHEETS and to this union were born four children, one dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Clara ROBBINS and Clay SHEETS, of Rochester, and Mrs. Lizzie CALLOWAY, of Davidson Canada. In 1877 she was married to D. F. COOK and they were the parents of five children with Mrs. Minnie CLINGER, of Shoshone, Idaho, Dr. T. P. COOK and Mrs. Ethel NEWMAN, being the only ones living.
When 16 years of age Mrs. Cook was united with the United Brethren Church at North Manchester and after moving to Fulton County became a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. For thirty-five years she was a member of this church and after it was disbanded changed her membership to the Rochester Baptist Church. Mr. Cook died several months ago.
Besides the six children she is survived by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services wil be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Baptist Church with Rev. J. B. GLEASON in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel
Monday, February 24, 1930
Six members of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post today acted as pallbearers at the funeral of the late Mrs. Martha COOK, which was held from the First Baptist Church here today. Mrs. Cook was a widow of a Civil War Veteran.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1930
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel
Saturday, February 22, 1930
Mrs. Martha Victoria COOK, 85, well known resident of this city, died Saturday morning at three o'clock at her home on the corner of Thirteenth Street and Franklin Avenue, death being due to complications of diseases incident to advanced years. Mrs. Cook had been in poor health for several months but her condition had only been considered serious the past two weeks.
The deceased was born in Ohio on September 21, 1845 and came to Indiana when only nine years of age. In 1863 she was married to John W. SHEETS and to this union were born four children, one dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Clara ROBBINS and Clay SHEETS, of Rochester, and Mrs. Lizzie CALLOWAY, of Davidson Canada. In 1877 she was married to D. F. COOK and they were the parents of five children with Mrs. Minnie CLINGER, of Shoshone, Idaho, Dr. T. P. COOK and Mrs. Ethel NEWMAN, being the only ones living.
When 16 years of age Mrs. Cook was united with the United Brethren Church at North Manchester and after moving to Fulton County became a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. For thirty-five years she was a member of this church and after it was disbanded changed her membership to the Rochester Baptist Church. Mr. Cook died several months ago.
Besides the six children she is survived by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services wil be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Baptist Church with Rev. J. B. GLEASON in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel
Monday, February 24, 1930
Six members of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post today acted as pallbearers at the funeral of the late Mrs. Martha COOK, which was held from the First Baptist Church here today. Mrs. Cook was a widow of a Civil War Veteran.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1930
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, February 22, 1930
Mrs. Martha Victoria COOK, 85, well known resident of this city, died Saturday morning at three o'clock at her home on the corner of Thirteenth Street and Franklin Avenue, death being due to complications of diseases incident to advanced years. Mrs. Cook had been in poor health for several months but her condition had only been considered serious the past two weeks.
The deceased was born in Ohio on September 21, 1845 and came to Indiana when only nine years of age. In 1863 she was married to John W. SHEETS and to this union were born four children, one dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Clara ROBBINS and Clay SHEETS, of Rochester, and Mrs. Lizzie CALLOWAY, of Davidson Canada. In 1877 she was married to D. F. COOK and they were the parents of five children with Mrs. Minnie CLINGER, of Shoshone, Idaho, Dr. T. P. COOK and Mrs. Ethel NEWMAN, being the only ones living.
When 16 years of age Mrs. Cook was united with the United Brethren Church at North Manchester and after moving to Fulton County became a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. For thirty-five years she was a member of this church and after it was disbanded changed her membership to the Rochester Baptist Church. Mr. Cook died several months ago.
Besides the six children she is survived by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services wil be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Baptist Church with Rev. J. B. GLEASON in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
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Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel
Monday, February 24, 1930
Six members of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post today acted as pallbearers at the funeral of the late Mrs. Martha COOK, which was held from the First Baptist Church here today. Mrs. Cook was a widow of a Civil War Veteran.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1930
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
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