Ernest E Cook (1897–1964)

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    Born
    1897
    Died
    1964

    When was Ernest E Cook born? 1897.

    When did Ernest E Cook die? 1964.

    Life story

    Ernest E Cook (1897–1964) was born in 1897, and died in 1964, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Ernest E's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ernest E's life.

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    The world Ernest E lived through

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

    2. 1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 67 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Ernest E Cook

    When was Ernest E Cook born?

    Ernest E Cook was born in 1897.

    When did Ernest E Cook die?

    Ernest E Cook died in 1964.

    How old was Ernest E Cook at the time of death?

    Ernest E Cook was about 67 years old.

    Where is Ernest E Cook buried?

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

    Who was president when Ernest E Cook was born?

    In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.

    Who was president when Ernest E Cook died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Ernest E died.

    What generation was Ernest E Cook part of?

    Born in 1897, Ernest E Cook was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Ernest E Cook's lifetime?

    During Ernest E's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ernest E Cook?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1897

    2. Death

      1964

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ernest E Cook (1897–1964)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ernest-e-cook-1897-1964-6d8e1fe7/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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