Obit: Cook, Sarah (1840 - 1915)
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Surnames: COOK
METCALF COX AYERS CLARK RADEK ----Source: Clark
County Republican & Press (Neillsville, Wis.) 01/07/1915 Cook, Sarah (1840
- 1 Jan 1915) Mrs. Sarah Cook,
one of the oldest residents of this locality, died at her home in
the town of Hewett, Clark County, New Years Day. Sarah Metcalf was
born in Massachusetts in 1840, and moved with her parents to
Springfield, Ohio when a child. With the exception of a short
residence at Adrian, Ohio, she lived at Springfield till grown to
womanhood. She was married to Morton M. Cook at Tiffen, Ohio, in
1856, and they moved to the present home in Hewett in 1867, which
was her residence until her death. Mr. Cook died in 1905. To them
were born ten children: Mrs. Laura Cox of Greenwood and George Cook
of Merrillan, both deceased. Those still living are Mrs. Frank
Ayers, Alonzo Cook and Ray Cook of Neillsville; Mrs. Henry Clark,
Merrillan; Morton M. Cook, Fifield; Jay Cook, Leroy Cook and Mrs.
Jas. Radek of Centralia, Wash. She leaves also six brothers:
Ephraim Metcalf of Alma, Mich.; Eli Metcalf of Quincy, Ohio; Dan
Metcalf, Hayward, Wis.; Nelson Metcalf of Black River Falls; Andrew
Metcalf of Neillsville and Aliden Metcalf of Hewett. She left one
sister at Quincy, Ohio. Mrs. Cook
possessed all the virtues of the good New England pioneers. In her
home were centered the industry, love and helpfulness that have in
all ages made home the ideal place; yet with all the demands that
the care and comforts of her home and family made upon her, she was
first and foremost in deeds of neighborly kindness. She was sought
in times of sickness and distress, and her practical common sense,
her willing hands and quick helpful sympathy brought relief to
Neighbors far and near. Many of those to whom she ministered have
gone before her or are in distant places, but many still will
remember with keenest thankfulness her many acts of kindness, and
will mourn to know that she has gone. The funeral was
held at the Presbyterian Church, Neillsville, Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. S.B. Pinney officiating. She was laid to rest in the
Neillsville Cemetery by side of her husband.
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