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History of White County, Illinois
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S
ilas Cook, son of Charles and Nancy J. Cook, was born in White County, Ill., Feb. 20, 1854. He was very industrious and persevering both at home and in school. He graduated from the Evansville Commercial College at the age of eighteen, having attended only one term. His father started him in business, and, being very successful, his father went in partnership with him, the firm being C. Cook & Son. Mr. Cook was married in 1879 to Surrilda E., daughter of J. Kinsall. They have two children - Lillie and Eula. Mr. Cook was elected, almost without opposition, on the Democratic ticket, in 1882, County Clerk of Gallatin County. He already owns considerable property, and has the prospect of a bright future.
Submitted by Linda Roberts
[Author unknown] 1883. History of White County, Illinois. 970.
Note: Although this biography is from the History of White County, it is from the section on New Haven Township, across the county line to the south in Gallatin County.
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