Comrey Cook (1894–1998)

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    Born
    1894
    Died
    1998

    When was Comrey Cook born? 1894.

    When did Comrey Cook die? 1998.

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    Life story

    Comrey Cook (1894–1998) was born in 1894, and died in 1998, at about age 104. A cemetery record documents Comrey's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Comrey's life.

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    The world Comrey lived through

    1. 1898 · age 4 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 18 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 33 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 45 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 56 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 65 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 75 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    8. 1986 · age 92 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

    Questions about Comrey Cook

    When was Comrey Cook born?

    Comrey Cook was born in 1894.

    When did Comrey Cook die?

    Comrey Cook died in 1998.

    How old was Comrey Cook at the time of death?

    Comrey Cook was about 104 years old.

    Where is Comrey Cook buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Comrey's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Comrey Cook was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Comrey was born.

    Who was president when Comrey Cook died?

    Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Comrey died.

    What generation was Comrey Cook part of?

    Born in 1894, Comrey Cook was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Comrey Cook's lifetime?

    During Comrey's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 4); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 23); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 43); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 59); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 70); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 92).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Comrey Cook?

    Federal censuses taken during Comrey's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1894

    2. Death

      1998

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Comrey Cook (1894–1998)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/comrey-cook-1894-1998-12662834/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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