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David James Cook

Birth	:	30 Oct 1830 Esquesing Township, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	6 Apr 1906 Esquesing Township, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.6545830, -79.9119110
Plot	:	Section E, Plot E217 s/e½
Description	:	1861 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Wesleyan Methodist. 1871 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Wesleyan Methodist. Occupation: Farmer. 1881 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Episcopalian Methodist. Occupation: Farmer. 1891 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Methodist. Occupation: Farmer. 1901 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Religion: Methodist. Occupation: ... Read More	1861 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Wesleyan Methodist. 1871 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Wesleyan Methodist. Occupation: Farmer. 1881 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Episcopalian Methodist. Occupation: Farmer. 1891 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Methodist. Occupation: Farmer. 1901 Canada census: Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada. Religion: Methodist. Occupation: Farmer. DEATH INFORMATION: Ontario Genealogical Society cemetery transcription, page 156, number 1320. Obituary from the Canadian Champion (Milton, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada) on Thursday, April 12, 1906, page 2, column 4: Cook - In Esquesing, on Friday, April 6th, David Cook in his 70th year. Obituary from the Canadian Champion (Milton, Trafalgar Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada) on Thursday, April 19, 1906, page 2, column 2: DAVID COOK The death of Mr. David Cook, ex-Reeve of the Township of Esquesing, occurred on Friday last at his home near Ballinafad. He had been a great sufferer from internal trouble and had undergone several operations during the past two years from which he received only temporary relief. He had been gradually sinking during the past few weeks and his death was not unexpected. He was born in the Township of Esquesing 70 years ago on the farm south of Stewarttown, and was the son of the late Christoper Cook, who with his wife came from Ireland five years previous. At the age of six he went with his parents to the farm on which he died. Deceased married Miss Almira Clark about forty-four years ago, and a family of two sons and two daughters blessed the union. They are: Mr. Wesley Cook of Erin; Mrs. S. H.Lindsay of Esquesing, and Mr. J. D. Cook and Miss Cook at home. Mrs. Cook died three years ago. Mr Cook was an active worker in the Methodist Church, and in his death the Conservative party loses an influential and staunch supporter. He was a member of the Township Council for nearly twenty years and was Reeve in 1904. He was also a member of the County Council for many years, and had performed the duties of tax collector, assessor and licence inspector. In his several public positions Mr. Cook was a faithful servant, filing them with ability. The funeral took place on Monday to Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown, and was conducted by the I. O. F., of which deceased was a member. Services were conducted at the residence by the members of the order and his lat pastor, Rev. George Dawn, of Ballinafad. The Township Council attended in a body. The pallbearers were Messrs. John Price, Geo. C. Campbell, W. Kiser, W. B. Shortill, R. C. Adams and L. Miller, - Conservator. Obituary from the Acton Free Press (Acton, Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario, Canada) on Thursday, April 19, 1906, page 2, column 3: BALLINAFAD. One who was for many years prominent in municipal affairs in this township and county, died at his house near Ballinafad on Friday of last week, in the person of Mr. David Cook. For two years, or more, Mr. Cook had suffered from an internal trouble, for which he underwent several operations, which each time gave temporary relief, but for several weeks it was seen that his recovery could hardly be expected. He died at the homestead where he resided from his boyhood. Mrs. Cook having predeceased him by a little over three years. The deceased was born on a farm below Stewarttown just about seventy years ago. He was a son of the late Christoper Cook, and his mother was Miss Isabella Harrison. They were married in Ireland and came to Canada about seventy-five years ago. It was when David Cook was a boy of about six years that the family moved to the farm from which the remains were borne on Monday to Greenwood cemetery, Georgetown. About forty-four years ago, the deceased married Miss Almvia Clark. The family consisted of two sons and two daughters, all of whom are now living. These are: Mr. Wesley Cook of Erin; Mrs. S. H. Lindsay of Esquesing; Mr. J. D. Cook and Miss Cook who reside at home. In religion Mr. Cook was a Methodist; in politics a life-long Conservative. For nearly twenty years he was a member of the Township Council being Reeve in 1904. He was also for several years a member of the County Council. Several times he was township assessor, and also collector of taxes and about thirty years ago was license inspector. The burial took place on Monday. The Independent Order of Foresters, of which deceased was a member, attended in a body and conducted a service, in addition to the service conducted by Rev. Geo. Down, pastor of the Methodist church, Ballinafad. The Esquesing Council also attended. The pall-bearers were John Price, Geo. Campbell, W. B. Shortill, R. C. Adams, J. Miller. - Herald.

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Where is David James Cook's memorial?
David James Cook's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did David James Cook death?
David James Cook death on 6 Apr 1906 in Esquesing Township, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the David James Cook's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6545830
Longitude: -79.9119110

Family Members:

Parent

Christopher Cooke

(1795 - 1860)

Isabella Helen Harrison Cooke

(1788 - 1873)

Spouse

Almira Clark Cook

(1844 - 1902)

Siblings

Francis Cooke Stewart

(1822 - 1889)

Children

William Wesley Cook

(1864 - 1940)

David James Cook

(1865 - 1960)

Emma Etta Cook Bennett

(1874 - 1964)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6545830, -79.9119110

2. Saint George's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6507300, -79.9224000

3. Glen Williams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6729600, -79.9220800

4. Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6307330, -79.9239600

5. Georgetown Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 43.6490000, -79.9479998

6. Holy Redeemer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6303865, -79.9387223

7. Devereaux Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6303865, -79.9387223

8. Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6196000, -79.9098000

9. Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6929340, -79.9177998

10. Saint Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6442010, -79.8575000

11. McNabb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6490000, -79.8559998

12. Hillcrest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6432490, -79.8570010

13. Limehouse Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6467990, -79.9699990

14. St. Elias Church and Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6612500, -79.8456900

15. Ashgrove United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6037000, -79.8890000

16. Alloa Methodist United Church Cemetery
Brampton, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6957420, -79.8457570

17. Huttonville Cemetery
Huttonville, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6593323, -79.8191147

18. Page's Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6413100, -79.8188760

19. Bannockburn Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6569350, -80.0068750

20. Brampton Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 43.6877200, -79.8098200

21. Brampton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6872680, -79.8086580

22. Brownridge Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5782990, -79.8647790

23. Ballinafad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6959000, -80.0128400

24. Pickard Family Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5889367, -79.8377190