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Author: W. A. Tyson
CHARLES EDGAR COOK 

(Adapted from Sketch by Rev. W. A. Tyson)

    Charles Edgar Cook spent his entire life in Chattahoochee County.

    He was educated in the common schools of his county. On Jan. 5, 1888 he was
married to Miss Sarah Williams. On Nov. 11, 1891, while bird hunting with a
party of friends and relatives, some shot from a misdirected aim entered his
head and eyes, resulting in the loss of sight and nervous trouble that made him
a semi-invalid.

    He served his county as tax collector from 1893 to 1897, making a more
efficient official than many well people would have made. For first four years
after being wounded, he engaged in mercantile business on a small scale. After
giving up his office, he continued the mercantile business, but on a larger
scale than formerly.

    He also purchased several farms and was successful in their management.
Several years before his death he disposed of his active business interests and
became one of the largest capitalists of this county.

    A most remarkable feature of his career is that he made his snug little
fortune while suffering intense pain. He had great patience and fortitude.

    Large hope and perserverance, assisted by a devoted wife, brought him
success in business as seldom comes to those in good health.

    The devotion of this wife and the assistance of her father, Burrel D.
Williams, a Confederate veteran deserve special attention. For they never
faltered in their efforts to assist Chas. E. Cook in the consummation of his
plans. B. D. Williams, a Mason of high standing, resided at Eelbeck in this
county until last decade of his life, spent at Cusseta. He served four years as
county treasurer and was Justice of Peace remainder of his life.

    A quiet, unassuming man, who made his contribution towards the success of
others without demanding recognition for his srevices.


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From:

HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA
By N. K. Rogers

Dedicated to

KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C.

and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers.

Copyright 1933

by N. K. ROGERS

PRINTED   BY
COLUMBUS  OFFICE  SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA.

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