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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.org *********************************************************************** Submitted by: Joe Travis 2200 Briggs Ave. Parsons, Ks 67357 USA Email: jtravis@computer-services.com Surnames in Bible and Obituaries: BEERS BRADLEY BURKINS COOKE HINMAN IRISH KISSOCK ROCKEFELLER STRONG SUTTON TOMPKINS TRAVER TRUESDELL TUTTLE WEST YOUNG Unrelated surnames: COON FERRIS JUDD LAHIM MAUTERSTOCK McCLELLAND OSBORN TIBBALS VAN DYKE WELLS WYCKOFF Locations in Bible and obituaries: CATSKILL, GREENE CO., N.Y. CORNWALLVILLE, GREENE CO., N.Y. HUNTER, GREENE CO., N.Y. LEXINGTON, GREENE CO., N.Y. PRATTSVILLE, GREENE CO., N.Y. ROXBURY, GREENE CO., N.Y. WEST SETTLEMENT, ASHLAND, GREENE CO., N.Y. WINDHAM, GREENE CO., N.Y. MANORKILL, SCHOHARIE CO., N.Y. JEFFERSON, SCHOHARIE CO., N.Y. NEWBURGH, ORANGE CO., N.Y. TENAFLY, BERGEN CO., N.J. The Cooke/Kissock Family Bible COVER PAGE The Holy Bible: Containing The Entire Canonical Scriptures, According To The Decree Of Trent: Translated From The Latin Vulgate: Diligently Compared With The Hebrew, Greek, And Other Editions In Divers Languages. The Old Testament, First Published By The English College At Douay, A. D. 1609. The New Testament, By The English College At Rheims, A. D. 1582 Revised And Corrected According To The Clementine Edition Of The Scriptures, With Annotations By The Rev. Dr. Challoner; Together With Referrences, A Historical And Chronological Index, A Table Of The Epistles And Gospels For All The Sundays and Holy Days Throughout The Year, And Of The Most Notable Feasts In The Roman Calandar, And Other Instruction And Devotional Matter. PHILADELPHIA JOHN E. POTTER AND COMPANY, No. 617 Sansom Street. (I can find no copyright date) It is large, (10"x12"x4") heavy bible with deep relief on the leather cover. Too many illustrations to count, they are printed from very detailed and handsome ingravings. As printed, the bible includes a page labeled: Marriage Certificate, and other pages titled Family Record (Marriages, Births, and Deaths). The Bible concludes with pages designed to insert photographs and does contain 15 photographs of unidentified individuals (I even risked removing the photos to see if names were written on the reverse - no luck). Some of the photos are 'tin-types'. The Bible was originally owned by Henry Cooke but bequeathed to his daughter, Minnie, who married a Kissock, Charles Sabra. So for generations, it has been referred to as the 'Kissock Family Bible'. Obviously Henry Cooke was Catholic, but most of those who held the Bible after him were apparently Methodist. This apparently led to the Bible being hidden from view - my grandmother would not allow it in her house, she kept it in the garage. Entries: Written on an originally blank page at the front of the Bible is the following: "To all Whom it May Concern -- That it is my wish that Minnie E. Cooke has this Book as her own as soon as I am dead and that she take possession of it as soon as she wishes too - and I futher request that all the Brothers and Sisters let her act in the matter as she chooses hoping and believing they will be willing that this my request may be granted. Signed this 1st day of Feb, 1881. Henry Cooke. In presence of Lambert B. Cooke." Marriage Certificate: This is to certify that Mr. Henry Cooke of Ashland Greene Co. N.Y. and Miss Elizabeth Beers of Prattsville Greene Co. N.Y. were united by me in Holy Matrimony at West Settlement on the thenth [yes, that's how it was spelled] day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and forty three. Rev. Arad S. Lahim. In presence of Derick Beers [and] Clairissa B. Cooke. Marriages: Rachel Cooke was married to John Young Dec 20th 1870 Ichabod Cooke 2nd was married to Sarah E. West Nov. 21st 1872 Cornelius B. Cooke was married to Cora E Hinman Jan 8th 1878 Amos B. Cooke was married to Eva E. Traver Oct. 11th 1880 Minnie E. [Elizabeth] Cooke married Charles S. [Sabra] Kissock Jan 17, 1882 Lambert B. Cooke Married to Emma Tuttle Feb 18, 1885 Clara B. Cooke married to Oscar A. Tompkins Feb. 28, 1888 Births (1): Henry Cooke was born in the year 1820 June the 8th. Elizabeth Beers wife of Henry Cooke was born Feb. 24th 1823 Rachel Cook was born Oct. 22nd 1844 Ichabod Cooke 2nd was born Dec. 29th 1846 Clarriss Cooke was born Feb. 21st 1849 Sally M. Cooke was born Oct. 15th 1851 Cornelius B. Cooke was born April 19, 1854 Amos B. Cooke was born Aug. 11th 1856 Minnie E. Cooke was born April 28th 1859 Henry Seth Cooke was born Dec. 6th 1861 Lambert B. Cooke was born May 20th 1864 Died Oct. 18th 1931 Aged 66 yrs. 4 mos., 29 da. Births (2): C. S. [Charles Sabra] Kissock was born June 21st 1859 Died June 26th 1930 Aged 71 yrs. 5 days Minnie E. [Elizabeth] Cooke was born April 28th 1859 Died April 28th 1931 Aged 72 yrs. Floyd B. Kissock was born Nov. 22nd 1882 Lilla May Kissock was born July 19th 1884 Jay I. [Ichabod] Kissock was born July 6th 1886 Ninna V. Kissock was born June 29th 1898 Mary B. [Berthena] Irish was born March 24th 1891 Deaths: Sally M. Cooke died Dec. 28th 1874 Aged 23 years 2 mos. Henry Cooke died March 19th 1887 Aged 66 yrs. 9 mos. 11 da. Clara B. Cooke died Feb. 26th 1889 Aged 40 yrs. 5 days Elizabeth Beers died Feb. 23rd 1900 Aged 76 yrs. 29 da. Rachel Cooke died Dec. 26th 1912 Aged 68 yrs. 2 mos. 4 days Amos B. Cooke died Dec. 15th 1917 Aged 61 yrs. 4 mos. 2 da. Henry S. [Seth] Cooke died Sept. 5th 1917 Aged 55 yrs. 8 mos. 29 days Cornelius B. Cooke died Mar. 4th 1919 Aged 64 yrs. 10 mos. 13 da. Ichobod Cooke 2nd died May 4th 1923 Aged 76 yrs. 4 mos. 5 da. Minnie E. Cooke died Apr. 28 1931 Aged 72 yrs. ------------------------ Note: Within the bible were numbers of (original) newspaper obituary clippings from 1900, 1903, 1923, 1930 and 1931. Obviously they were treated as important family documents - extentions of the 'Family Record Pages' once the original pages had been filled. I hope I will be excused for including them here. OBITUARIES There are a couple minor 'typos', I note them in [brackets] and an anomaly or two that I won't get into here. Also note that the 'e' in Cooke is dropped in all clippings. ELIZABETH [BEERS] COOKE - 1900 *DEATHS Cook -- At Ashland, Feb. 23d, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, wife of Henry Cook, aged 77 years. She was mother of Mrs. Chas. Kissock of this village. *John Youngs [the 's' added to Young is an error or typo] and wife of Catskill, Cornelius Cook of Manorkill, Lambert Cook of Lexington, and Bailey Cook and Mrs. Chas. Kissock of Windham, were here last week, caring for their mother. The funeral of Mrs. Henry Cook was held at the M. E. church, on Sunday last ... Her remains were interred at Sutton Hollow. MARGARET B. [COOKE] SUTTON - 1903 *Died in Ashland, Feb. 5, 1903, Mrs. Margaret B. Sutton, aged 76 years and 20 days. She was a daughter of Ichabod and Elizabeth Cook. She was married to Calvin L. Sutton, June 4, 1846, at Windham, by Leonard Van Dyke. They lived to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage (golden wedding) with a large gathering present, the witnesses of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Walston Ferris, being present. Mrs. Sutton's husband preceded her to the better land about three years ago. She leaves seven daughters, a twin sister, Mrs S. W. Truesdell, and a brother to mourn her loss. She was always kind, loving and dutiful to her family, and she ever found time to lend a helping hand to every neighbor in need and distress, and her ministrations will be long remembered. She had been a patient sufferer for a number of months, yet she had meekly submitted to the will of Him who holds our lives in the hollow of His hand. The burial was on Monday last from the Methodist church; interment in the Sutton Hollow cemetary. She had been a member of the Methodist church since she was 14 years old. ICHABOD COOKE 2ND - 1923 *Ichabod Cook, after an illness of great suffering, died at his house near Cornwallville, Friday morning, May 4th. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Corwallville on Monday, Rev. R. L Mauterstock of Pine Hill, recent pastor, officiating. Mr. Cook was born at West Settlement, town of Ashland, Dec. 29, 1846, one of a large family of children, only two of which are now living - a brother, Lambert and a sister, Mrs. Charles S. Kissock of Windham. He always lived in Ashland town until he moved here in March, 1917, on the farm of Osmer C. Sutton. Fifty years ago last November he was married to Miss West by which union were born four children, all living. viz: Mrs. O. C. Sutton of this place, Mrs. Dwight Tuttle of Ashland, Seymour Cook of Hunter, and Hartley Cook of Ashland. To know "Granddad" Cook as he was affectionately known by his many friends here was a privilege. He belonged to that type of man now unfortunately growing less numerus, of the oldfashioned, whole souled hospital, fougal and keen-minded mould and besides all this a youthful spirit that made him the jolly companion of young or old Mr. Mauterstock well said in his funeral discourse that he thanked God for having known him and that he had contributed something worth while to his life. The sympathy of many friends both sides of the moutain go out especially to Mrs. Cook, left lonely after so many years of companionship. CHARLES SABRA KISSOCK - 1930 *Death of Charles S. Kissock at his home June 26th. The death, of Charles S. Kissock, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, June 26, 1930, removed another of Windham's citizens and business men for nearly half a century. More than a year he had failed in health but looked after his business according as strength permitted. He had been confined to his bed about four weeks. Mr. Kissock was born at Roxbury, N.Y., June 21, 1859, one of three sons and two daughters of the late James and Sabrah [must be a typo - name was Sarah] Jennings Kissock , a sister, Mrs. Nettie Burkins, being the only survivor. All of his early life was spent in Delaware County, mostly at Roxbury, where, with his father he learned the trade of marble and granite cutter. After his marriage to Miss Minnie Cooke, of Windham, on January 17, 1882, he became a resident of this town. During the April following, he became associated with the late Charles Coon, in the marble and granite business, under the firm name of Kissock & Coon, firs located in the shop built by the late Milo C. Osborn on Mill St. It is many years since the building was converted into a dwelling house, and many families have reared their children there, the place now being owned by W. F. Judd. Two sons and two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kissock: Floyd, May, (Mrs. Frank Strong), Jay and Nina (Mrs. Arthur Traver). About thirty years ago Kissock & Coon disolved parthership, Mr. Kissock conducting the business alone. For years Mr. Kissock had been overseer of the Windham cemetary, having charge of the improvements, the grave digging, laying out of plots, etc., the new lot at the North having been arranged according to his plans. Until the last his interest and thoughts centered on this branch of his business. Service for Mr. Kissock was conducted at his late residence, last Saturday afternoon, by C. R. Tibbals funeral director, at 3:00 o'clock, Rev. J. J. McClelland, officiating. Interment was made in Windham Cemetery. * Chas. S. Kissock, aged seventy-one years, died on June 25th. Another of this town's highly esteemed men has been called away, and will be greatly missed in his home and in his work. The funeral was largely attended, at the house last Friday, and he was laid to rest in the family plot, with the same devoted care he had showed for others. For years Mr. Kissock had full charge of our cemetery, where he skillfully and with friendly interest performed every duty. For the last twelve months he had been in faling health, but still kept at his work, aded by his helper, William Wyckoff, who is now in charge. He enjoys a happy rest from his faithful labors, but sympathy goes out to his wife, children and friends. *Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Traver, son Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Jay I. Kissock and Miss Jane Young of Catskill, attended the obsequies of Mrs. Traver's and Mr. Kissock's father here last Saturday. Other relatives from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradley, of Tenafly, N. J., Mrs. Dessie Kissock and son Gerald, of Newburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Osmar Sutton of Cornwallvile [Cornwallville], Mrs. Nettie Burkins and son, Andrew Rockefeller of Jefferson, Schoharie county. MINNIE ELIZABETH [COOKE] KISSOCK - 1931 *Funeral of Mrs. Minnie E. Kissock to be held today. After several months' illness the death of Mrs. Minnie E. Kissock, widow of Charles S. Kissock, died at her home in Windham village, Tuesday morning, April 28, 1931. She had been afflicted with heart disease since last autumn, but the immediate cause of her death was cerebral hemorrhage with which she was taken, the Sunday preceding her death. Mrs. Kissock was a daughter of Henry Cook and Elizabeth (Beers) Cook, her birthplace being in the town of Ashland. She had been a resident of Windham for forty-nine years, having lived her most of the time since she and Mr. Kissock were married. His death occurred in June 1930, since then, Mrs. Kissock's failing health having been noticeable to her family and friends. Four children survive the deceased: a son, Floyd; a daughter, Mrs. F. A. Strong of Windham; another son, Jay, and a second daughter, Mrs. Arthur Traver, both residents of Catskill; and several grandchildren. The funeral will take place at her late residence to-day, (Thursday) at 2:00 P.M., Standard time. Rev. G. F. Wells, pasor of Windham M. E. Church, of which Mrs. Kissock had been a member since 1891, will officiate. Cyrus R. Tibbals, funeral director, is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be made in Windham Cemetary. *Minnie E., widow of Charles Kissock, died on April 28th, the day on which she was born seventy-two years ago . The funeral was held at the house on April 30th , and the beautiful floral offerings showed the affectionate regard in which the deceased was held. Burial was made by the side of her husband's grave in Windham cemetary. Mrs. Kissock had been a sufferer from heart trouble during most of the Winter. She was a true Christian and will be missed by all who knew her, for she was universally loved, while in her home is that vacant place which only a fond mother can fill. She is survived by two sons (Jay and Floyd) and by two daughters (Mrs. F. A. Strong of Windham and Mrs. Arthur Traver of Catskill). ------------------------- The Bible also contained an (original) Civil War pass for Joseph Tallmadge Irish just days before Lee's surrender. Joseph (then 19 yrs. old) was the father of Mary Berthena Irish, wife of Jay Ichabod Kissock. [I also have scanned '.jpg' and photographic copies of the original] Depot Quartermaster's Office Winchester, Va, "April 1st" 1865. Guards and Patrols pass "J. T. Irish" "Blacksmith" in my employ, upon the Streets of Winchester, between the hours of 6 o'clock, A.M.. and 8 o'clock P. M., until further orders. By command of Brig. Gen'l J. D. FESSENDEN, Comd'g Post. " - unreadable signature - " Capt & A. Q. M. Also, an (original) 1872 letter to the father of Charles Sabra Kissock, James Kissock [Jr.], from James' father, James Kissock [Sr.]. The letter is sent from Kendall, England at a time shortly after James Kissock [Jr.] emmigrated from England to New York through Canada. [I also have scanned '.jpg' and photographic copies of the original]. No 18 Jennings Yard Kendal Westmoreland Jan 7th 1872 My Dear Son & Doughter It has made me ten years younger to hear of you again. I thought I would not hear from you in my time of life in this world again on the 6th of December last I was 72 years of age and thanks to the giver of all good I am still able to go to work yet and has my health well for my years. I live with Annie and her Husband and they are very kind to me and we live very happy and I hope they will get a blessing for their kindness to me. Elisabeth and her husband live in Kendal beside us David and his family live at Dalton-in-Furness in North Lancashire and Margaret and her husband live in Ulverston and Isabella lives in Lancaster and Mary is head nurse in Milnthorpe work-house at 21L per annum and everything found so you see they are all very comfortable. William is still in Huddersfield and Thomas is in the farm of Rosehill 3 miles above Dunfries so I will give you a better account of their families next time I write after I get word from you James Thom told us you thought that I was dead but it was your fault that you did get a letter. I wrote to Canada twice and could not find you and I gave it up in Dispair but as I have found you once more I hope to keep up the correspondence now while I live I have a strong desire to see you your dear Wife and Children before I die but it can scarcely be granted me now but I hope we will meet in another and a better world where parting is unknown may we all be fit for that meeting and be ever with the Lord I was agreeably surprised to see that young man come to Kendal he seems a very fine young man and so homely he came on tuesday and stopt till thursday morning but I must stop this time but I will send a long letter in answer to your next they all join me in kindest love to you to your Wife and family and in hopes of seeing an answer soon I remain your Afft Father James Kissock You must Direct No 18 Jenning's Yard Kendal Westmoreland England Write Soon Finally, the Bible also contains a poem by Floyd B. Kissock (which I don/t include here).