Family Group Sheet
NameMinatree Cook
Birth20 Mar 1879, Jackson Co., Kentucky
Death26 Mar 1936, Cumberland, Harlan Co., Kentucky
SpouseSophia Roberts
Birth12 Aug 1887, Leslie Co., Kentucky
DeathApr 1986, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida
BurialGood Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida
Children
Birthabt 1908, Hyden, Leslie Co., Kentucky
2 MTroy Cook
Birth12 Sep 1911, Hyden, Leslie Co., Kentucky
Death10 Jun 2000, Eminence, Henry Co., Kentucky
SpouseMildred L. Caudill , 2C1R
Birth12 Sep 1918, Hyden, Leslie Co., Kentucky
4 FNellie Cook
Birth18 Oct 1923, Harlan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Minatree Cook
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918, records Minatree Cook, age 39, residence Hyden, Leslie Co., Kentucky, born 20 Mar 1879, occupation veterinary, self-employed, nearest relative Sophia Cook, same address.
His death certificate records Cook, Minatree D.V.S., born 20 Mar 1879 in Jackson Co., Ky, died 26 Mar 1936 in Cumberland, Harlan Co., Ky, married, husband of Sophia Cook, occupation veterinarian, father Dr. Monroe Cook, mother’s maiden name Martha Turner, both born in Jackson Co., Ky, cause of death apoplexy, informant Mrs. M. T. Cook, Cumberland, burial in Huff Cemetery.
HIs application for a military veteran’s plaque records Minatree Cook, rank Private, 121st Coast Artillery, enlisted 31 March 1899, discharged 30 March 1902, veteran of Spanish American War, died 26 Mar 1936, buried in Huff Cemetery, Cumberland, Harlan Co., Ky, applicant Sophia Cook, Cumberland, Ky, dated 16 Apr, 1936.
His death certificate records Cook, Minatree D.V.S., born 20 Mar 1879 in Jackson Co., Ky, died 26 Mar 1936 in Cumberland, Harlan Co., Ky, married, husband of Sophia Cook, occupation veterinarian, father Dr. Monroe Cook, mother’s maiden name Martha Turner, both born in Jackson Co., Ky, cause of death apoplexy, informant Mrs. M. T. Cook, Cumberland, burial in Huff Cemetery.
HIs application for a military veteran’s plaque records Minatree Cook, rank Private, 121st Coast Artillery, enlisted 31 March 1899, discharged 30 March 1902, veteran of Spanish American War, died 26 Mar 1936, buried in Huff Cemetery, Cumberland, Harlan Co., Ky, applicant Sophia Cook, Cumberland, Ky, dated 16 Apr, 1936.
Census
1880 census of Jackson Co., Ky, Pond Creek precinct, enumerated 16 June, lists on p. 35 as family #305/314:
Cook, Monroe, 18, b. Tenn Tenn Tenn; Martha E., 18, wife, b. Ky NC NC; George M., 1, son, b. Ky Tenn Ky.
Although he is listed as George M. here, it appears likely that his parents changed his name and decided to call him Minatree, because in the 1900 census (when Minatree is listed as age 22 in the army), the Monroe Cook family contains a son George age 16.
In 1900 he was recorded at Key West Barracks, Monroe Co., Florida as Minatree Cook, 22, b. Mar 1878, Ky Tenn Tenn, rank Private, Co. N, 1st Regiment, U.S. Army Artillery, usual residence Hyden, Ky.
His parents were listed as follows:
1900 census of Leslie Co., Ky, Hyden Town, enumerated 15 June, lists on p. 12B as family #196:
Cook, Monroe, 38, b. Jan 1862, farmer; Martha E., wife, 38, b. Jan 1862, married 22 years, mother of 9 children, 8 living; George, son, 16, b. Feb 1884; Sherman, son, 14, b. Apr 1886; Sallie, dau, 12, b. May 1888; Lillie, dau, 10, b. Feb 1890; Daniel B., son, 6, b. Jan 1894; Bertha, dau, 4, b. Feb 1896. All listed as born Ky Ky Ky, although that conflicts with other records that Monroe was born in Tennessee.
Cook, Monroe, 18, b. Tenn Tenn Tenn; Martha E., 18, wife, b. Ky NC NC; George M., 1, son, b. Ky Tenn Ky.
Although he is listed as George M. here, it appears likely that his parents changed his name and decided to call him Minatree, because in the 1900 census (when Minatree is listed as age 22 in the army), the Monroe Cook family contains a son George age 16.
In 1900 he was recorded at Key West Barracks, Monroe Co., Florida as Minatree Cook, 22, b. Mar 1878, Ky Tenn Tenn, rank Private, Co. N, 1st Regiment, U.S. Army Artillery, usual residence Hyden, Ky.
His parents were listed as follows:
1900 census of Leslie Co., Ky, Hyden Town, enumerated 15 June, lists on p. 12B as family #196:
Cook, Monroe, 38, b. Jan 1862, farmer; Martha E., wife, 38, b. Jan 1862, married 22 years, mother of 9 children, 8 living; George, son, 16, b. Feb 1884; Sherman, son, 14, b. Apr 1886; Sallie, dau, 12, b. May 1888; Lillie, dau, 10, b. Feb 1890; Daniel B., son, 6, b. Jan 1894; Bertha, dau, 4, b. Feb 1896. All listed as born Ky Ky Ky, although that conflicts with other records that Monroe was born in Tennessee.
Notes for Sophia Roberts
The SSDI lists Sophia Cook, born 12 Aug 1887, died Apr 1986, last residence Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, SSN issued in Kentucky before 1951.
Her gravestone is inscribed Sophia Cook, Beloved Mother, 1885 - 1986.
Her gravestone is inscribed Sophia Cook, Beloved Mother, 1885 - 1986.
Census
1900 census of Leslie Co., Ky, Hyderstown, enumerated 16 June, lists on p. 13A as family #213:
Roberts, William, 37, b. Feb 1863, farmer; Sallie A., wife, 37, b. May 1863, married 15 years, mother of 6 children, 6 living; Sopha, dau, 12, b. Aug 1887; Eva, dau, 10, b. Feb 1890; Virgle, son, 8, b. Apr 1892; Caph, son, 6, b. Jun 1893; Watt H., 4, b. July 1895; Zory, dau, 1, b. Apr 1899; Roberts, James, son, 19, b. May 1881. All born Ky Ky Ky.
James is presumably listed last and with his surname repeated due to being a child of a previous marriage.
Roberts, William, 37, b. Feb 1863, farmer; Sallie A., wife, 37, b. May 1863, married 15 years, mother of 6 children, 6 living; Sopha, dau, 12, b. Aug 1887; Eva, dau, 10, b. Feb 1890; Virgle, son, 8, b. Apr 1892; Caph, son, 6, b. Jun 1893; Watt H., 4, b. July 1895; Zory, dau, 1, b. Apr 1899; Roberts, James, son, 19, b. May 1881. All born Ky Ky Ky.
James is presumably listed last and with his surname repeated due to being a child of a previous marriage.
Census Notes for Minatree & Sophia (Family)
1910 census of Leslie Co., Ky, Hyden Town, enumerated 3 May, lists on p. 16A as family #26/27:
Cook, Minitree, 31, b. Ky Tenn Ky, farmer; Sophia, wife, 21, b. Ky Ky Ky, first marriage for both, married 6 years, mother of 2 children, 1 living; Florence, dau, 2, b. Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Leslie Co., Ky, Hyden precinct, enumerated 2 Jan, lists on p. 1A as family #3:
Cook, M. T., 39, doctor of veterinary surgery; Sophia, wife, 31, telephone exchange operator; Florence, dau, 12; Troy, son, 8; Flois, dau, 1 4/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Harlan Co., Ky, Cumberland precinct 17, enumerated 11 April, lists on p. 9A as family #155/166:
Cook, --(blank)--, 51, age at first marriage 30, doctor veterinarian; Sopa, wife, 39, age at first marriage 16; Troy, son, 19; Flora, dau, 12; Mell, dau, 6. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Cook, Minitree, 31, b. Ky Tenn Ky, farmer; Sophia, wife, 21, b. Ky Ky Ky, first marriage for both, married 6 years, mother of 2 children, 1 living; Florence, dau, 2, b. Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Leslie Co., Ky, Hyden precinct, enumerated 2 Jan, lists on p. 1A as family #3:
Cook, M. T., 39, doctor of veterinary surgery; Sophia, wife, 31, telephone exchange operator; Florence, dau, 12; Troy, son, 8; Flois, dau, 1 4/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Harlan Co., Ky, Cumberland precinct 17, enumerated 11 April, lists on p. 9A as family #155/166:
Cook, --(blank)--, 51, age at first marriage 30, doctor veterinarian; Sopa, wife, 39, age at first marriage 16; Troy, son, 19; Flora, dau, 12; Mell, dau, 6. All born Ky Ky Ky.
