John Walter Ray Cook, MO
Looking for parents of John Walter Ray Cook, b. Jul 1854, MO or LA, m. Mercy Annie Norris, 8 Jul 1876, in Labette Co., KS.Was m. 2nd to Serru J (American Indian?).Four children from the first marriage, one is son Berten Justine Cook, b. 21 Oct 1882, Flat Creek, Barry, MO, m. Nellie Elizabeth Switzer, 1903 in Jasper Co., MO.Berten m. 2nd to Nora and third to Evaline (children from 2nd marriage).Son Bert Jay Cook from m. to Nellie, b. 29 Aug 1910, Joplin, Jasper, MO, m. to Beulah "Helen" Stuart, 17 Mar 1934, Sedalia, Pettis, MO.According to census records, John Walter Ray Cook's father may be from France.Any help greatly appreciated!
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