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Mary Crook

Doreen540 — 2009-11-06 16:18:26Z

I am trying to verify that Mary Crook married my ggg grandfather about 1820-1830 in Preston or Wigan , Lancashire. His name was John Atherton. In 1851 they lived in Kent Street, Preston. I have lots of details from census's of all dates but need confirmation of their marriage.

Crook Family Tree

clbird70 — 2009-10-16 15:15:39Z

Hello,

I am researching my family tree and have decided to start with my dad's family. So far my research has got me to my dad's grandad (frederick Crook).

One part of my research which I seem to be struggling with is my dad's mums' side of the family. Her name is Maud Crook (nee Cullingworth) and I am trying to find her parents - i think they were Frank Harry Crook & Louisa Crook who I think was born Louisa Wolverson - but I am stuck at this point!!!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Crook website

lizabrown_1 — 2009-09-28 18:03:45Z

I have just started researching my family history. lizabrown at live.com

Re: Crooks of Massachusetts

crookra1 — 2009-09-21 00:13:23Z

Hello Herb,

I saw your post of 2003. If you are still interested I have more information on the Crook line in Nova Scotia. I am trying to learn more about John Crook in Lunenburg. I have learned that he was born in 1712 in England (possibly Cornwell).

Re: William Crook, Chester SC, early 1800's

gahoneysweet — 2009-09-15 02:09:07Z

I would like to know more about Joseph T. crook family.Please e-mail me at karendean67@hotmail.com thanks,Karen

Crooks in Lancashire England 1850-1940s

mkendall11 — 2009-09-14 03:15:29Z

Looking for relatives and relations of the following family:

James Crook (born 1818- died btwn 1871-1881) Lancaster
Agnes Crook nee Rawlinson (b 18 Jun 1820 - Mar qtr 1884)
Children:
James (1855- unknown)
Thomas (1856 - 1877?)
Sarah Mary (7 May 1858 - 17 Oct 1935)

Son James married Elizabeth Ann Anderton Dec qtr 1875 and had one child, Thomas Crook (~1876 - unknown) who married, I believe, an Elizabeth Bell listed in the 1911 census as Lizzie Bell Crook and had at least one son, John Crook born Dec qtr 1909.

Son Thomas died in 1877, I believe, and was never married.

Daughter Sarah Mary married twice, first to James Mulvey (1877) and then to Robert Cookson (1894). Sara and Robert had two daughters, May (1895) and Emma (1899), both born in Ambleside, Westmorland. May married William Hodgson Sep qtr 1928 in Barrow-in-Furness and later lived at 14 Warley Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire in late 1935 when her mother died. I don't beleive Wm and May had any children and they later divorced!? May was a buyer for a large store in Sheffield, Yorkshire (possibly after her divorce). I do not know when/where she died.
Emma was my grandmother and I have all her data.

Crook Family

kma96765 — 2009-09-13 06:45:22Z

Looking for information on my family:
Raymond , Lionel and Norman crook sons of:
Sydney waring Thomas Crook (dont know of any brothers?sisters)Sydney had cousins
Jabez waring plevins crook (Called Uncle Plev)
Thomas Crook
Any infromation would be good>
Did see a joseph plevins crook on one world tree but cannot make contact kind regards kelly

Re: Southeastern Ohio Crook Family

marakyn — 2009-08-23 22:00:17Z

My Crook family comes from Fairfield, Co. Ohio. My great great grandmother was Rachel Crook, daughter of Michael Crook and Catherine Slife from Maryland. Anyone have any information on them? Michael was born in 1797 in Maryland and Rachel was born in 1834. Rachel married Richard A. Miller in Steuben county, Indiana in 1853.

Obit: Leroy Crook of Iowa (1919-2009)

wilsonje19 — 2009-08-22 18:33:45Z

(Raymond) LeRoy Crook, 90, of Emmetsburg passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at the Emmetsburg Care Center, Emmetsburg.

Funeral service for LeRoy Crook will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Holy Family Church in Emmetsburg. Father Clem Currans will officiate.

Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Emmetsburg.

Visitation will be today, Thursday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6 p.m. and a Parish Vigil at 7 p.m.

LeRoy was born in Streater, IL, on Feb. 2, 1919, to Roy and Mertyl Crook. The family moved to Iowa when LeRoy was three weeks old. He attended country school through the eighth grade.

LeRoy and Irene Crook were married April 24, 1940. LeRoy worked most of his early life on the farm. When he moved to Emmetsburg his first job was with Middleton’s Lumber Yard. He then worked at the Emmetsburg Rendering Works for 18 years, and then to his most favorite job, the custodian for Emmetsburg Middle School. LeRoy was a “people” person and was constantly surrounded by his many friends while he worked there. He retired after more than 20 years of service with the school system, but stayed in constant touch with his many friends.

LeRoy’s biggest fear was that he might in some way hurt someone’s feelings, anyone’s, and that they may not like him. That never, ever happened.

LeRoy and Irene Crook lived life to the fullest. They danced, they camped, they visited friends, they loved family throughout their lives together. Only until the last couple years did their lives slow down, but they still loved family and kept in contact with their many friends.

LeRoy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irene. Also surviving are a son , Bill Crook and his wife Mary Jo of Cylinder; three grandchildren, Joleen and husband Darwyn Frideres, Ron and wife Lou Ann Crook, and Linda and husband Brian Garman; six great grandchildren, Dillon, Mike, Tia, Chloe, Jade and Hana; along with many nieces and nephews.

A special mention of a devoted neighbor, Sally Brennan, who was a constant vigil of the Crooks in their later years, bringing them goodies and conversation.

They and his many friends and acquaintances will miss him.

Crook Family - Maryland Area

crookjafamily — 2009-08-02 14:45:25Z

Hi I am looking for information on the Grand father of my Husband! His fathers name was David Ellis crook Sr and We cannot find any information on David's father at all. His grand father was married to Grace Westervelt born in 1914 and we are assumeing that after Mr Crook's death she again got married making her a Tausendschoen. Now the only information I have on Mr Crook is that his name was possibly James or Jimmy and even been told that it was george. I cannot find any information on this man. Him and grace had 5 children David Margerie Betty Jimmy and Carol Ann. I also know that Mr Crook Died when his boat sank in Hagerstown MD somewhere around the year 1958 ish. If anyone can give me any information on him I would be so Happy for any and all help

Re: Johnie Will Crook, William A Crook

EdSwartz — 2009-06-17 23:10:52Z

Annie Crook died on 1 Mar 1976.
I would totally ignore the V in Bollzoney as the V is right next to the letter B on the keyboard. It was a type-o.
Annie was raised in an orphange and since her Dad did not read or write English (only spoke it) someone at the orphange probably came up with this new spelling for Bollzoney/Bolzoni that was used on all of Annie's records.
EdSwartz
swartzel@comcast.net

Barbara Crook

monty1puss — 2009-06-17 10:04:45Z

Barbara is my half sister she was born in Islington,her fathers name Thomas Herbert,and her mothers name is Florence Rose,Florence left 4 children and her husband,for reasons unable to disclose.Barbara would be 67 now,I would love her to contact me,or anyone who knows her.Infact,I do believe I have half brothers as well.

Mary E. Crook

JIWelsch — 2009-06-15 15:23:30Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Mary E. Crook, 56, of Muscatine, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008, at Genesis Medical Center West Campus, Davenport.

Service will be at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. The Rev. Michael Bales will officiate. Burial will be at Illinois City Cemetery. Following the interment a time of food and fellowship will be held at the First Assembly of God Church in Muscatine.

Mrs. Crook was born on July 23, 1951, in Muscatine, the daughter of Omer and Dorothy Weikert Howard.

She worked at Gerdau Ameristeel as a crane operator. She enjoyed her work and spending time with her grandchildren.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Wendy Walker and husband, Steve, of New Boston, Illinois, and Michel Willet Jr. and Gordon Crook II both of Muscatine; her mother, Dorothy Washburn of Muscatine; two sisters, Sharon Howard of Muscatine and Gloria Cory of Vista, Calif.; three half sisters, Thelma Hidlebaugh of Muscatine, Miriam Neff of Muscatine and Phyllis Marine of Wilton; two half brothers, Leroy Howard of Alabama and Jerry Howard of Boisie, Idaho; three grandchildren, Timothy Willet, Austin Walker and Tobie Sabin; and one great-grandchild, Elizabeth.

She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather, Kenneth Washburn; and stepsister, Ruth Yerington.

Re: William Crook, Chester SC, early 1800's

tgrayhyatt — 2009-06-04 02:09:02Z

I would LOVE that! You can email me at t.hyatt@yahoo.com

Many thanks,
Tonya Hyatt
Reno, NV

Re: William Crook, Chester SC, early 1800's

encollins — 2009-06-03 20:10:20Z

I have William Hemphill Crook who has a brother Joseph T. Crook. I'm a direct descendant of Joseph T. Crook and I have a good bit of information if you would like to correspond.

Re: Crook from NC to GA to KS to OR to WA

wphyllis4 — 2009-06-03 03:17:44Z

I am originally from Mississippi. My mothers(maiden) name is Crook. I am interested in finding any connections to my grandfather. He would really like it. I am of African-American descent.

CROOK Mary Martha 1931-19-

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-25 20:21:50Z

CROOK Mary Martha 1931-19-

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Crook Men

whipspcranch — 2009-05-22 19:25:07Z

Would you be able to help me...
I have found a picture post card stamped "Runton Sheffield"

The picture is of 2 infantry men... with the following written on the reverse:

"Willie marked with an x / their add. is
Corp. Wm C. Crook
Hdq. Co. 168th Inf.
R.E.F
Pvt Harry E Crook via New York
then the same add. both are some where in France"

do you know who these two might be?
Thanks, Karla

Crook, Flippen family Canton, Ga area

lanecockrell — 2008-11-29 03:14:14Z

I am attempting to find someone who is related to my children's mother, Iris Brown Cockrell Ross. We were divorced about 30 years ago and I lost all contact with her family. Her grandparents were Clyde Masburn and Annie Gertrude (Flippen) Crook. Iris was their daughter's, Edna Hortense "Tess" Brown Rosser's oldest child. All of them are now deceased. I had custody of my 3 children and am now attempting to gather information for my children on her side of the family. I have heard that a daughter of Tess's sister, Joan Allen (deceased), could help me but I have no idea where she is or what her name may be now.

Re: where are we from

nancytex — 2008-11-14 02:56:35Z

I'm a Crook and would be happy to share my Crook information with you, but I need to know a little about your line. I was born in Grayson Co., TX where my father was also born. His father came to Texas from DeKalb Co., Tenn. Before my Crook line was in TN, they were in Virginia, around Dinwiddie Co. and other counties in the surrounding area of Virginia.

E-mail me at nancytex@wt.net

Re: Crooks from Bavaria

glendawatson60 — 2008-11-27 18:09:04Z

According to my ggrandfather, it is Croak or Kroak, acc. to article in Macon, GA paper circa 1930.You can find more info if you google James Crook, GA. Let me know what you find out. This is my line also.

Need some help on my Ritchey line

zoni_tonya — 2009-03-21 20:05:04Z

I need some ancestry help on my Daddy's (Norvel William Ritchey, son of Floyd Eldora Ritchey and Pauline Francis Crook) side. For what it's worth, I'm from Tennessee, and that's where my parents are from as well. Here's what I know:

Dad's paternal grandparents were Frank Ritchey (1881-1974) and Josie Elizabeth Smith (1889-1985). His paternal great grandparents were (I believe) Thomas or Truxsel Ritchey and Miranda ___. That's as far as I can seem to really get with much success on that line.

Dad's maternal grandparents were Claude Ray Crook (1891-1975) and Dellar May Scott (1895-1966). I think Claude's mother's maiden name was Malone, but I don't have a first name for either of Claude's parents. As for Dellar Mae, I believe her mother's first name was Mary, but that's all I have.

Can anyone help me fill in some blanks? I feel like if I can get even a few leads, maybe things will open up for me a little and I can get somewhere.

Thanks in advance for ANY assistance you can offer.

Crook research -- Columbiana, OH, Loudoun, VA, perhaps MD

PatrickCrook — 2009-03-01 16:58:02Z

Is anyone currently researching the above referenced Crook lines? I'd be interesting in discussing and swapping research.

al tavine crook, tn

acrowder1978 — 2009-01-23 20:55:24Z

i am looking for information about al tavine crook 1890-1972, he was the father of carrie lee. both from lauderdale county, tn. please email me at tatertots_mama@yahoo.com
thank you
amy

Re: Crooks of Bisley, Gloucestershire, England

randyhalford_1 — 2009-03-31 20:55:41Z

I have a Grandmother from Treddington, Gloucesershire, England named Eliza Crook. She was born in 1805 to John Crook and Martha Newman. She married a Joseph Halford from the same area. Are any of you her descendents? If so, would love to hear from you. I visited Gloucestershire last September and it is a very beautiful area!

Thank-you!!

Randy Halford

May Crook (nee Pritchard) b1903 Liverpool; living on Isle of Man 1983

jackipritchard — 2009-05-02 06:30:33Z

I am trying to find descendents of an Aunt I never knew as I am blocked on certain parts of my tree. I have only just found out May's married name. I have done OK going backwards on that side of the family but now need to go the other way i.e. after 1911. I can locate May and family in the 1911 Census but want to find descendents thereafter.

Details re May:

Born in Liverpool, Lancashire, UK

Parents: Achason [Archie] and Laura Pritchard

Siblings: Clifford [1905] and Harold [1907]

Many thanks.

Jacki

Richard/Harriett Crooks

sgt3914 — 2009-01-12 02:10:02Z

I am researching background on Richard b 1820 in England. married Harriett b 1818/Wales. Son Richard b 1857 in Pa. Daughter Mary b 1854 also in Pa. Resided in Indiana 1870/1900.Daughter married David R Thomas.

Thank you for any and all help

Steve Thomas

Re: Conrad Crook

needhim — 2009-02-19 19:18:03Z

I am interested in information about Conrad Crook (b unknown).
He is the father of Conrad 1756,Marte 1758,Maria 1760,Margriet 1762,Henrikus 1768, and Jacob 1770. I have information already about his descendants: Jacob 1770, Jeremiah 1801,Brunson 1847 (the line I am following) and forward. I would like to know more about where Conrad came from and his father, gfather, etc. I am having problems figuring out where He came from before living in Kingston, Ulster, New York. There are many Crooks ( sp Chroek ) in the area but I don't know if they are connected in any way. I would love to find any information. Thank you!

Conrad Crook early 1700's - Kingston, Ulster, New York

needhim — 2009-02-18 17:34:27Z

Re: Crook decendents

AnnCook8519 — 2009-03-12 18:54:27Z

Sorry but I am not looking for the name Heiserman.

All the best Ann

CROOK children of E R and N J Crook by Bev Martin

t42Hall_GraysonCoTX — 2008-11-22 14:47:12Z

CROOK children of E R and N J Crook by Bev Martin

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Crooks and Fields who were Hatters.

kilrudden — 2008-12-14 18:01:08Z

I'm interested to hear from anyone who knows anything about the Crooks and Fields who were Hatters in London in the 1800s.They were from Shoreditch,Wandsworth,St Martin in the Field areas. Daphne.

Re: Crook Family

marakyn — 2008-12-06 00:27:38Z

I found your post today and am also a Crook descendant. My Crook line stops with Michael Crook and his wife Catherine (Slife) Crook in 1870 in Steuben county Indiana. The census lists his birth as approx 1797 in Maryland, but no parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Leslie

Re: Crook research -- Columbiana, OH, Loudoun, VA, perhaps MD

marakyn — 2009-05-12 03:00:36Z

I have a Michael Crook born in MD in 1797, married Catherine Slife and their daughter Rachel is my great great grandmother. I have very little information on Michael but from Rachel to me, I have information to share.

CROOK Stephanie Lee 1967-1973-1986

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-11 12:41:16Z

CROOK Stephanie Lee 1967-1973-1986

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Crook--Florida

jmandl1 — 2009-02-02 13:31:04Z

I am searching for the obituary of David S. Crook, died 10-28-2007. His last residence on SS Index states that his last residence was Baco Raton, Palm Beach Co., FL.

Thank you!

Re: Crook Family of Dickinson Co. Kansas, 1800's

jadad36 — 2008-11-15 15:32:05Z

Joseph Crook was the son of Dudley Crook and his wife Violet (unk)of Avery's Creek, Buncombe Co., NC. The children of Dudley and Violet are: John (my 2ggrandfather), Sampson, James Madison and of course Joseph.

I also am searching for information on Newton b/1840 North Carolina and migrated with his parents to Dickinson Co. He served in 2 Kansas Cavalry Union- CO G as a private. I have no knowledge of what happened to him after the Civil War.
MAry Jane is said to have married a James Pritchett, no reference can I find of them.
William "Bill" died 1866 Kansas, Joseph D married Hannah and family migrated to Stevens Co. WA
Julie Anna died 1869 Junction City, KS
Burton M is said to have died 11 Jul 1907 no indication of where.

Hope this helps.
Jean

Crooks

whipspcranch — 2009-05-22 19:22:40Z

Would you be able to help me...
I have found a picture post card stamped "Runton Sheffield"
The picture is of 2 infantry men... with the following written on the reverse:

"Willie marked with an x / their add. is
Corp. Wm C. Crook
Hdq. Co. 168th Inf.
R.E.F
Pvt Harry E Crook via New York
then the same add. both are some where in France"

do you know who these two might be?
Thanks, Karla

PHOTOS: Siblings - Jake Crook and Maggie Crook Laut of Waterloo, IL circa 1900

kathy3643 — 2008-11-17 20:06:31Z

I bought a photo identified as Jake Crook and was taken in Waterloo, IL. The photo of Maggie Crook Laut was taken by Meier of St. Louis, MO. I believe they are brother and sister.

I believe this may be Jacob Crook, the son of Louis and Christena Crook, and the brother of
Charles, Christine, Elizabeth, Margaret (Maggie Crook Laut), Ellen, and William Crook who were enumerated in the 1880 Census
living in Waterloo, Monroe Cty, IL. Jake's WWI Draft Application says he was born 17 April 1878 in Fults, Monroe Cty, IL and has a wife Caroline.

I am not related, but I would like to connect this photo with a family member or family researcher.
It was purchased with another photo identified as Maggie Crook Laut.Maggie died in St. Louis in 1942 of cardiovascular renal disease and was buried in New St. Marcus Cemetery.

Please contact me if you have an interest in this 100 year old photo. It belongs with family.

Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com

CROOK Carroll W 1921-1995

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-18 17:14:47Z

CROOK Carroll W 1921-1995

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CROOK Lawrence B and Evangeline M

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-18 01:47:37Z

CROOK Lawrence B and Evangeline M

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crook photos.

gercro39 — 2009-02-18 20:25:03Z

Iwould be most interested in seeing the crook photos.My surname is Crook and would appreciate any information on Crooks especially from around the Swinbrook,Fulbrook,Burford areas Oxfordshire.

mles crook parents

priscillacrook18 — 2009-05-02 12:24:42Z

looking for slaves that has the name crook. In southern,usa.

Crooks of South Wales and Swansea

seth1107 — 2009-01-31 17:12:51Z

Does anybody have any information on Crooks of the Swansea area? I am looking for information on the siblings and ancestors of George Crook b. 1868 (who married Mary Ridd) and whose father may have been called William Crook (b. 1841) and whose mother was called Ann. In turn, William may have been the son of Thomas Crook (1812) and Jane (1820). I know that George has a sibling William who went to Australia (and I think I have identfied his descendants). But he may also have had a brother Thomas who worked for a while a penrice castle as a teenager and then went to London, married an Emily, worked on the railways and started a large london family. There was also perhaps a brother James, a brother Arthur and sister Elizabeth. George also had an Aunt Sarah Medley.

Any information, however tenuous, is welcomed on these Swansea Crooks.

Seth Crook

Re: Crook decendents

Jeanneheiserman29 — 2009-03-11 23:29:15Z

Hello,
I saw a posting on Ancestry.com with a name on it - ecko2034 - and was wondering if you are the same person who posted for the Heiserman family. If so, please mail me back at AER2128NY@aol.com

Thank you,
Jeanne Heiserman

Re: where are we from

frogtag — 2009-03-31 17:56:13Z

As far as I know in the UK, the Crook families are strongest in Scotland, Norfolk and in and around Devon (my family being from there).

The Crook surname has several possible origins:

1) Old Norse, Krokr - translation: 'hook'
2) Geographical, ie from a person/family who lived in a place called Crook (I think there's one up north?), ie John of Crook gets eventually shortened to John Crook.
3) A person who had a hunchback. John who has the crooked back ...
4) A shepard, from the crook tool they use.
5) The most likely (I believe) is a person/family that lived on a bend (river/road/etc...)
6) Variations of names by bad spelling and illiteracy. Crook, Cook, Crooke, Crooks.

The form crook as a thief is very unlikely, and not one i've ever encountered before.

Re: Need some help on my Ritchey line

bignanna0993 — 2009-04-25 05:42:52Z

I am also trying to find my family background and would be glad to share anything I find

Re: William Crook, Chester SC, early 1800's

bignanna0993 — 2009-04-25 05:36:38Z

I am trying to get family information but I am not positive that we are looking for the same but several coincidences seem as though it is very possible.I would be glad to share any names associated just in case.

Re: Crooks' of Lancaster

josmith2 — 2009-01-13 13:39:20Z

My grandmother was born in 1914 in Addingham and later adopted.
Her mother's name was Mary Winifred Crook, nursery governess at Trenwick, Market Weighton. (No father's name on the birth certificate.)
My grandmother's name was also Mary Winifred Crook (later Smith) - she died in 1993. I am fascinated to discover that her mother may have had other children at this time that we knew nothing of and would be grateful for any other information you have.
As a family we have been unable to trace any further as adoption records relating to my grandmother were destroyed.

Re: Crook photos found at resale shop

LauraSandage — 2009-02-16 17:09:16Z

my maiden name is crook and i would be interested in seeing those pictures.