William Cook (1857–1870)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1870
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- Names in Stone
When was William Cook born? 1857.
When did William Cook die? 1870.
Life story
William Cook (1857–1870) was born in 1857, and died in 1870, at about age 13. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 6 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 12 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was William Cook born?
William Cook was born in 1857.
When did William Cook die?
William Cook died in 1870.
How old was William Cook at the time of death?
William Cook was about 13 years old.
Where is William Cook buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Cook was born?
In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when William Cook died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Cook's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Cook?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1857
Death
1870
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AncestryData, "William Cook (1857–1870)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-cook-1857-1870-fd34d510/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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