Kentucky Death Certificate #16598.
Died from Cancer of the Brain causing a Paralytic Stroke.
Husband of Mary Elizabeth Carter, married Sept. 3, 1867, Crittenden Co. KY.
Son of Christopher Cook and Alice Yeakey-Cook.

THE CRITTENDEN PRESS ~ July 22, 1915.
Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky.

Henry Minter Cook died at his home in this city, Friday, July 16th. He was one of the county's oldest residents, having been born near Fords Ferry, then Livingston County, August 28, 1837. His father, Christopher Cook, was one of the earliest settlers. His mother was Miss Alice Yeakey. Mr. Cook married Sept. 3, 1867 to Miss Mary Elizabeth Carter, who survives him, with the following children: Mrs. Edith Cromwell, Henderson, H. Levi Cook, of this city. Mrs. Inez Owen, of Kansas City, Missouri. Thos. Cook of Miltonvale, Kansas, and Robt. B. Cook of this city. Mrs. Snider Wilborn, of this city is the only surviving sister, his brothers all being dead. Mr. Cook had been afflicted with a partial paralysis for seven years and had gradually grown worse each year.

The information below is from Judy Lynn.
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Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, Kniffin 2nd edition, 1885 Crittenden Co.

H.M. Cook was born in Livingston County, Ky, August 28, 1837, and is a son of Christopher and Alice (Yeakey) Cook. His father was born in North Carolina, his mother in Barren County, Ky.; both were of German descent. In 1840 they came to this county and settled in Ford's Ferry District. There the father died in March 1876, the mother in February 1863. H.M. is the ninth of fourteen children; the following are now living: Mary, widow of Dr. John P. Wathen; Isabella, wife of John A. Flanary; Matilda, widow of Stephen Kendall; Sarah E; L.E.; H.M.; C.C. in Little Rock, Ark.; Dr. A.V. at Dexter City, MO., and S.N., wife of R.M. Wilborn.
Subject remained at home until thirty years of age, and then settled on his present farm, where he now owns about 390 acres, with 175 acres in cultivation. He pays some attention to stock raising, handling about fifty head per year.

Mr. Cook was married September 3, 1867, to Miss Mary E. Carter, daughter of Judge D.W. and Jane (Bennett) Carter. Judge Carter was born in this county and was one of the leading farmers in this region. He served as magistrate and constable in his district and held the position of county judge for twelve years.
Mrs. Cook was born in this county August 29, 1846, and is the mother of six children: Alice E., David P., Henry L., Thomas C., Inez A. and Robert B. Mrs. Cook is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Cook is a member of Hurricane Masonic Lodge.