Major Cook: African-American b. 1808 in Virginia, d. 1872 in Detroit, Michigan
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Major Cook: African-American b. 1808 in Virginia, d. 1872 in Detroit, Michigan
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Posted: 7 Mar 2007 6:21PM GMT |
Classification: Query
Surnames: Cook, Bramhall
I am looking for information on the Cook Family of Richmond, VA.
My great-great-great grandfather's name was Major Cook.
He was born about 1808 in Richmond, Virginia.
He married Priscilla Bramhall in 1832 in Charles City, Virginia.
In 1848, he mirgrated with his wife and five children to Detroit, Michigan, where he worked as a shoemaker.
He died in 1872 and his wife died in 1874, both in Detroit.
This family was counted as "mulattos" or "free persons of color" in all census records that I've come across.
I am convinced however that with such a unique name, my ancestor, Major Cook, must have some connection to the family of George Major Cook, former chief of the Pamunkeys.
The photos of George Major Cook and his family (found on the freeafricanamericans.com website) bear a striking resemblence to my ancestors of that same era.
Aside from his marriage record to Priscilla, I have not been able to find any other family records on Major Cook or his family members (i.e. parents, siblings, etc.)
He is also listed on the 1840 U.S. Census in Henrico County, VA. From 1850-1870, he is on the U.S. Census in Detroit.
Whatever information that anyone might have that would shed some light on this mystery would be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Sharon
My great-great-great grandfather's name was Major Cook.
He was born about 1808 in Richmond, Virginia.
He married Priscilla Bramhall in 1832 in Charles City, Virginia.
In 1848, he mirgrated with his wife and five children to Detroit, Michigan, where he worked as a shoemaker.
He died in 1872 and his wife died in 1874, both in Detroit.
This family was counted as "mulattos" or "free persons of color" in all census records that I've come across.
I am convinced however that with such a unique name, my ancestor, Major Cook, must have some connection to the family of George Major Cook, former chief of the Pamunkeys.
The photos of George Major Cook and his family (found on the freeafricanamericans.com website) bear a striking resemblence to my ancestors of that same era.
Aside from his marriage record to Priscilla, I have not been able to find any other family records on Major Cook or his family members (i.e. parents, siblings, etc.)
He is also listed on the 1840 U.S. Census in Henrico County, VA. From 1850-1870, he is on the U.S. Census in Detroit.
Whatever information that anyone might have that would shed some light on this mystery would be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Sharon