Darius Burgess Cook 1815–1901 – Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization

Darius Burgess Cook, 1815–1901 (aged 86 years)

Darius Burgess Cook

Name: Darius Burgess Cook
Given names: Darius Burgess
Surname: Cook

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	January 1, 1815 28 28 Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States Note: The date 1 January 1815 appears on his headstone.
Birth of a sister	Mary Ann Cook July 15, 1816 (aged 1 year) Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a brother	Phineas Wolcott Cook August 28, 1819 (aged 4 years) Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a sister	Harriet Cook May 11, 1823 (aged 8 years) Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Burial of a grandfather	Jonathan Churchill February 1829 (aged 14 years) Milton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death of a grandfather	Jonathan Churchill February 6, 1829 (aged 14 years) Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death of a grandmother	Elizabeth Porter 1834 (aged 19 years) Genesee, New York, USA
Marriage	Jane Mabel Wadhams — View this family August 11, 1841 (aged 26 years) Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Frank D. Cook 1847 (aged 32 years) Berrien, Michigan, USA
Burial of a father	Phineas Cook May 1848 (aged 33 years) Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Death of a father	Phineas Cook May 20, 1848 (aged 33 years) Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Birth of a daughter	Emma Jane Cook April 11, 1849 (aged 34 years) Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States
Marriage of a parent	Mr. Forbes — Irene Churchill — View this family about 1850 (aged 35 years) Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Birth of a daughter	Flora Ann Cook December 30, 1853 (aged 38 years) Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Death of a sister	Mary Ann Cook May 3, 1854 (aged 39 years) Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
Birth of a son	Frederick Wadhams Cook March 22, 1859 (aged 44 years) Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States
Birth of a daughter	Harriet Cook 1860 (aged 45 years) Pennsylvania, USA
Death of a mother	Irene Churchill January 3, 1870 (aged 55 years) Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Marriage of a child	Perry Oliver Griffin — Emma Jane Cook — View this family July 12, 1870 (aged 55 years) Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Death of a brother	Daniel Cook February 18, 1877 (aged 62 years) Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
Marriage of a child	Frederick Wadhams Cook — Mary Margaret Flaherty — View this family September 24, 1879 (aged 64 years) Niles, Berrien, Michigan
LDS child sealing	June 24, 1887 (aged 72 years) LDS temple: Logan, Utah, United States Family: Phineas Cook + Irene Churchill
Death of a sister	Eliza Cook December 19, 1888 (aged 73 years) Garden City, Rich, Utah, USA
Death of a wife	Jane Mabel Wadhams December 31, 1889 (aged 74 years) Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Death of a brother	Phineas Wolcott Cook July 24, 1900 (aged 85 years) Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming, USA
Burial of a brother	Phineas Wolcott Cook July 27, 1900 (aged 85 years) Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming, USA
Death	May 24, 1901 (aged 86 years) Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
LDS baptism	February 6, 1923 (21 years after death)
LDS endowment	March 22, 1923 (21 years after death)
Unique identifier	F065A7476D5D416DBD26F1BFF50BF8599FB3
Last change	May 18, 2020

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: November 12, 1786 25 28 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1806 — Prob. Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut Death: May 20, 1848 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Burial: May 1848 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: June 1, 1870 LDS endowment: September 4, 1885 LDS spouse sealing: June 24, 1887 LDS child sealing: July 1, 1920 Reference number: C-2 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Irene Churchill Betsey Cook Daniel Cook Eliza Cook Darius Burgess Cook Mary Ann Cook Phineas Wolcott Cook Harriet Cook Phineas Cook 1786–1848 Birth: November 12, 1786 25 28 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: May 20, 1848 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
mother	Links Birth: February 14, 1786 36 35 — Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1806 — Prob. Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut Marriage: about 1850 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Death: January 3, 1870 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: June 22, 1886 LDS endowment: June 23, 1886 LDS spouse sealing: June 24, 1887 LDS child sealing: November 1, 1932 Burial: Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Reference number: C-3 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phineas Cook Betsey Cook Daniel Cook Eliza Cook Darius Burgess Cook Mary Ann Cook Phineas Wolcott Cook Harriet Cook Family with spouse Mr. Forbes Family with spouse Mr. Bush Irene Churchill 1786–1870 Birth: February 14, 1786 36 35 — Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: January 3, 1870 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Marriage	Marriage: about 1806 — Prob. Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut
19 months elder sister	Links Birth: July 1807 20 21 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: October 26, 1810 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 LDS baptism: LDS endowment: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Betsey Cook 1807–1810 Birth: July 1807 20 21 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: October 26, 1810 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
17 months elder brother	Links Birth: November 20, 1808 22 22 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: September 2, 1830 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: April 17, 1868 — Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA Death: February 18, 1877 — Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States LDS baptism: November 24, 1885 LDS endowment: November 25, 1885 LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Helen Maria King Mary E. Cook Maria E. Cook Family with spouse Lovica Jane Booram Harriet L. Cook Daniel Cook 1808–1877 Birth: November 20, 1808 22 22 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: February 18, 1877 — Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: July 7, 1811 24 25 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: May 12, 1833 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Divorce: LDS baptism: 1843 — Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA LDS endowment: September 29, 1873 LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 Death: December 19, 1888 — Garden City, Rich, Utah, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Solomon Case Hall Henry Bassett Hall Lucy Hall Charles W. Hall Eliza Cook 1811–1888 Birth: July 7, 1811 24 25 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: December 19, 1888 — Garden City, Rich, Utah, USA
4 years himself	Links Birth: January 1, 1815 28 28 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States Marriage: August 11, 1841 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 Death: May 24, 1901 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: February 6, 1923 LDS endowment: March 22, 1923 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Mabel Wadhams Frank D. Cook Emma Jane Cook Flora Ann Cook Frederick Wadhams Cook Harriet Cook Darius Burgess Cook 1815–1901 Birth: January 1, 1815 28 28 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States Death: May 24, 1901 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
19 months younger sister	Links Birth: July 15, 1816 29 30 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: August 25, 1841 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Death: May 3, 1854 — Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States LDS baptism: June 22, 1886 LDS endowment: June 22, 1887 LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 Burial: Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phillip Leonard Mary Jane Leonard Melissa Leonard George Augustus Leonard Harriet Leonard Olive E. Leonard Mary Ann Cook 1816–1854 Birth: July 15, 1816 29 30 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: May 3, 1854 — Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: August 28, 1819 32 33 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 1, 1840 — Ross, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Divorce: HIST: BIRTH: Phineas W. Cook Family Record, handwritten by P.W. Cook, Church History Library MS 6974, p. 1: "Phineas W. Cook was born in the town of Goshen county of Litchfield the state of Connecticut in A.D. 1819 the 28th day of August." "Life and History of Phineas W. Cook," p. 1, published by the Phinea LDS baptism: September 8, 1845 — Comstock, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA LDS endowment: April 8, 1851 LDS spouse sealing: April 8, 1851 Marriage: December 18, 1853 — Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA LDS spouse sealing: December 18, 1853 Marriage: December 18, 1853 — Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA LDS spouse sealing: December 18, 1853 Marriage: September 13, 1878 — Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA LDS spouse sealing: September 13, 1878 Marriage: July 8, 1880 — Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States LDS spouse sealing: July 8, 1880 LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 Death: July 24, 1900 — Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming, USA Burial: July 27, 1900 — Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming, USA Reference number: 1C-2 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Eliza Howland Charlotte Aurelia Cook Daniel Webster Cook Harriet Betsy Cook Eliza Hall Cook Augusta Precindia Cook Phineas Henry Cook Phebe Irene Cook Vulcum Cook Ann Eliza Cook Alonzo Howland Cook Mary Cook Henry Howland Cook Martha Cook William Cook Aurelia Cook Hyrum Howland Cook Family with spouse Amanda Polly Savage David Savage Cook Rozalia Cook Mary Rozaliz Cook Joseph S. Cook Family with spouse Catherine McCleve Joseph Wolcott Cook Family with spouse Johanna Christina Palsson or Pahlson Tekla Cornelia Jonson Hilma Josefina Jonson Alma Elvira Jonson Carl Cook Moses Cook Kib Phineas Cook Jay Emerson Cook Omer Cook Parley Abraham Cook Adelbert L. Kinfort Cook Idalia Johanna Cook Family with spouse Johana Ulrika Lundgren Phineas Wolcott Cook 1819–1900 Birth: August 28, 1819 32 33 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: July 24, 1900 — Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming, USA
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: May 11, 1823 36 37 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: April 16, 1843 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 Death: November 3, 1906 — Conway, Livingston, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: February 6, 1917 LDS endowment: February 7, 1917 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Gaius C. Fuller Arathusa F. Fuller Edgar Cook Fuller Darius Fuller Moses Fuller Lucy Fuller Harriet Cook 1823–1906 Birth: May 11, 1823 36 37 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: November 3, 1906 — Conway, Livingston, Michigan, USA

Mother’s family with Mr. Forbes
step-father	Links Marriage: about 1850 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Irene Churchill Mr. Forbes –
mother	Links Birth: February 14, 1786 36 35 — Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1806 — Prob. Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut Marriage: about 1850 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Death: January 3, 1870 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: June 22, 1886 LDS endowment: June 23, 1886 LDS spouse sealing: June 24, 1887 LDS child sealing: November 1, 1932 Burial: Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Reference number: C-3 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phineas Cook Betsey Cook Daniel Cook Eliza Cook Darius Burgess Cook Mary Ann Cook Phineas Wolcott Cook Harriet Cook Family with spouse Mr. Forbes Family with spouse Mr. Bush Irene Churchill 1786–1870 Birth: February 14, 1786 36 35 — Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: January 3, 1870 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Marriage	Marriage: about 1850 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Mother’s family with Mr. Bush
step-father	Links Birth: Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Irene Churchill Mr. Bush – Birth: Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
mother	Links Birth: February 14, 1786 36 35 — Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1806 — Prob. Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut Marriage: about 1850 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Death: January 3, 1870 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: June 22, 1886 LDS endowment: June 23, 1886 LDS spouse sealing: June 24, 1887 LDS child sealing: November 1, 1932 Burial: Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Reference number: C-3 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phineas Cook Betsey Cook Daniel Cook Eliza Cook Darius Burgess Cook Mary Ann Cook Phineas Wolcott Cook Harriet Cook Family with spouse Mr. Forbes Family with spouse Mr. Bush Irene Churchill 1786–1870 Birth: February 14, 1786 36 35 — Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: January 3, 1870 — Richland, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Family with Jane Mabel Wadhams
himself	Links Birth: January 1, 1815 28 28 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States Marriage: August 11, 1841 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS child sealing: June 24, 1887 Death: May 24, 1901 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: February 6, 1923 LDS endowment: March 22, 1923 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Mabel Wadhams Frank D. Cook Emma Jane Cook Flora Ann Cook Frederick Wadhams Cook Harriet Cook Darius Burgess Cook 1815–1901 Birth: January 1, 1815 28 28 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States Death: May 24, 1901 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
wife	Links Birth: February 9, 1818 30 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: August 11, 1841 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: December 31, 1889 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Darius Burgess Cook Frank D. Cook Emma Jane Cook Flora Ann Cook Frederick Wadhams Cook Harriet Cook Jane Mabel Wadhams 1818–1889 Birth: February 9, 1818 30 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: December 31, 1889 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Marriage	Marriage: August 11, 1841 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
7 years son	Links Birth: 1847 32 28 — Berrien, Michigan, USA Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Frank D. Cook 1847– Birth: 1847 32 28 — Berrien, Michigan, USA Death:
2 years daughter	Links Birth: April 11, 1849 34 31 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States Marriage: July 12, 1870 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA Death: December 28, 1911 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Perry Oliver Griffin Mabel Griffin Emma Jane Cook 1849–1911 Birth: April 11, 1849 34 31 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States Death: December 28, 1911
5 years daughter	Links Birth: December 30, 1853 38 35 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA Death: April 23, 1858 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Flora Ann Cook 1853–1858 Birth: December 30, 1853 38 35 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA Death: April 23, 1858 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
5 years son	Links Birth: March 22, 1859 44 41 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States Marriage: September 24, 1879 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan Death: February 27, 1921 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Margaret Flaherty Frederick Darius Cook Harry Cook Frederick Wadhams Cook 1859–1921 Birth: March 22, 1859 44 41 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States Death: February 27, 1921 — Niles, Berrien, Michigan
22 months daughter	Links Birth: 1860 45 41 — Pennsylvania, USA Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Harriet Cook 1860– Birth: 1860 45 41 — Pennsylvania, USA Death:

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Birth	The date 1 January 1815 appears on his headstone.
Note	BIRTH The date 1 January 1815 appears on his headstone. The history of Goshen, p. 451. "Darius" is named as fourth child of Phineas and Irene (Churchill) Cook, but no birth date given. His obituary in 1901 stated “he died at the age of 86, (and) was born in Litchfield, Conn.” (Kalamazoo Gazette, Published with the heading "Jan 18, 1929, Niles." ) In the 1900 Census at Niles, Berrien, Michigan, Darius B. Cook is age 85, widowed. He reported he was born January 1815 in Connecticut and parents born in Connecticut. OCCUPATION Became the Editor of a newspaper, the Niles Republican in Niles, Barry, Michigan. Was editor from 1842 to 1862 (Berrien Co. History.) BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Darius Cook appeared at the age of 20 as a land-owner in Barry County in 1837. ("First Land Owners of Barry County, Michigan," compiled by E. Gray Williams and Ethel W. Williams, (FHL 977.416 R2w, p. 19, 32.) He bought land March and June, a total of 160 acres in sections 35 and 36. ALLEGAN COUNTY Darius Cook was a capable writer. In 1839-1840 he spent six months in the wilderness of Allegan County, writing his experiences with Native Americans and the plentiful wolves in the Michigan woods. Later he published a book <i>Six Months among Indians, Wolves and Other Wild Animals</i>, which has gone through many editions and is still being sold today. The book featured interesting stories of forest life, and the dangers of wolves. He told about the exploits and death of Indian Chief Tecumseh and other chiefs, documenting their cruelty to captives. And he recorded true Indian stories of the war of 1812-13, making it a widely-read book. 1840 CENSUS Daniel Cook is at Martin Township, Allegan, Michigan. There are two males age 30-40, 2 females under age 10 and one female age 30-40. Probably one of his brothers is living there. We know Darius lived in Allegan County at this time from an account written in the History of Allegan "Living Among the Wolves." It was made into a book listing D. B. Cook as the author, called "Six months among Indians, Wolves and Other Wild Animals." He would have been age 25 in 1840, but that may not have been reported correctly.. 1850 CENSUS Division No. 10, Berrien, Michigan. D.B. Cook is 25, a printer with 2,500 value placed on his real estate. Jane M. is 31, both born Conn. Their children are Francis or Frank (a male) age 3; Jane M, eight months, both born in Michigan. There are three boarders, all listed as printers, but unrelated. (Line 641, 1850 Federal Census of Allegan, Barry and Berrien Counties, Michigan, Family History Library film 14,808.) 1860 CENSUS Darius B. Cook is 46, Jane M is 41 (or 42). Darius is listed as "Editor, Niles Independent" and gave the value of his real estate $6,000, his personal estate $2,000. Clearly he had been prosperous in the previous decade." Children are Frank D., 12; Emma Jane, 10, Frederick, 1 and three boarders (1 domestic, 1 printer and 1 apprentice). (1860 Census,Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, p. 209: Family History Library film 14798.) 1870 CENSUS Niles, Berrien, Michigan, D.B. Cook is age 55, born about 1815 in Connecticut. His occupation is Editor and his real estate is valued at $20,000, personal estate at $2,000. His wife Jane M. Cook is age 51, born Connecticut. Children are Emma J. Cook, age 20, born Michigan and listed with "No Occupation;" Frederick W. Cook age 12, born Michigan, and Harriet Cook age 10, born Pennsylvania. No relationships are noted on this census. ("United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHHZ-V7W) 1880 CENSUS Niles, Berrien, Michigan, Darius B. Cook, Newspaper publisher, 64 years old, father and mother both born in Connecticut; Jane M. Cook, keeping house, 58 years old, parents both born in Connecticut; two boarders, Mary C. Tremmel age 23, a servant; She and parents born in Pennsylvania. Also Edward O'Donnel, a printer's apprentice, age 16 born in Michigan. Parents born in Ireland. (1st Ward, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, Family History Library film 1254,572, National Archives film T9-0572, p. 257B; "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MW9T-6MC ) 1900 Census, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, ED 70 Niles City Ward 1-2, Darius B. Cook is age 85, widowed. He was born January 1815 in Connecticut and parents born in Connecticut. ("United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12455-136301-20?cc=1325221&wc=MMPJ-FYF:n762800304 : Michigan > Berrien > ED 70 Niles city Ward 1-2 > image 31 of 47.) 1900 CENSUS: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, ED 70 Niles City Ward 1-2, Darius B. Cook is age 85, widowed. He was born January 1815 in Connecticut and parents born in Connecticut. His occupation is Editor and Printer. He reads, writes and speaks English. Owns his own home and does not live on a farm. Also in the household is a niece Hattie Leonard age 49, born February 1850 and single. She was born in Michigan. Her father was born in New York and her mother in Connecticut. She is a house keeper, reads, writes and speaks English. Herald Miller, age 14 is a boarder. He was born March 1886 in Michigan and parents born in Michigan. ("United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12455-136301-20?cc=1325221&wc=MMPJ-FYF:n762800304 : Michigan > Berrien > ED 70 Niles city Ward 1-2 > image 31 of 47.) LAND RECORDS: Kalamazoo County Deeds 38:212, (FHL 983,387, item 2) Noted in index to be 65 ½ acres.Sept. 2, 1873, Darius B. Cook and Jane W. Cook his wife of Niles City, Berrien county and state of Michigan, party of the first part sold land in Richland to Lucy Spencer of the township of Richland, Kalamazoo County and state of Michigan, party of the second part. (Family History Library film 983,387, item 2, p. 212, dated 2 September 1872.) DEATH Death Certificate: Darius B. Cook died May 24, 1904. He lived at 301 Front in Niles, Michigan. Married 26 years, the father of four children. (The number of living children was overwritten so many times it was unreadable. We know there were at least 2 living, but one was in New York City and perhaps no one was certain.) His father is "Phineas W. Cook" and his mother Irene Churchill. (Obviously his father was Phineas Cook.) Buried May 26 at Silver Brook. Undertaker of Paul Skalla of Niles. He was an editor and a widower. He was 86 years, 4 months, 14 days, born Jan. 1, 1815 in Connecticut. (Michigan Department of Vital Statistics at Lansing, Registered Number 33.) Obituary was in Kalamazoo newspapers. Year only given. (Letter from Norma J. Gilbertson, Research Committee, Kalamazoo Mi., 23 March 1995.) A second obituary was published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, Published with the heading "Jan 18, 1929, Niles." "...the first printing presses used in this locality...a Washington hand-press brought from Kalamazoo by Darius B. Cook, veteran printer and newspaper man. The press was hauled on a crude vehicle drawn by oxen in 1842, the year Cook and H. B. Miller purchased the Niles Republican and converted it into a Democratic publication. Cook, before he came here, was employed by the Kalamazoo Gazette...He was engaged in the weekly newspaper business from 1842 until the time of his death, May 24, 1901, at the age of 86, (and) was born in Litchfield, Conn. In 1828, he became the 'printer's devil' in the office of the Litchfield Inquirer, and learned the printer's trade. He afterward worked in a number of cities. During the extra session of Congress called by President Martin Van Buren in 1837, Cook worked on the National Intelligencer in Washington. He recalled that day after day he sat in the gallery and saw and heard the great statesmen of that day...Cook married in 1841. He was the father of three children, all of whom have died (1929). His descendants are two grandchildren--ex-Mayor Fred D. Cook and Harry Cook, New York. There are also two great-grandsons and two great granddaughters." BURIAL Silverbrook Cemetery at Niles. The record there gives his birth Jan. 1, 1815 at Goshen, CT and death date May 24, 1901 at Niles. Parents were named and siblings named with death dates: Eliza Cook Hall, 1888; Darius Burgess Cook, 1901, Mary Ann Cook Leonard, 1854; and Phineas Wolcott cook, 1900. (https://peoplelegacy.com/darius_burgess_cook-4w3M7t) FAMILY The book <i>Wadhams Genealogy</i>, By Mrs.Harriet Weeks (Wadhams) Stevenson, p. 274-275 gives names and dates for Darius, Jane, and their four children. It gives the following bio for Darius: Mabel Jane Wadhams, daughter of Abraham and Anne (Ransom) Wadhams, born 31 January,1819, in Goshen, Conn.; died 28 December, 1889 in Niles, Mich; married 11 August 1841, Darius Burgess Cook, son of Phineas (Daniel,5 Daniel,4Joseph,3 Samuel,2 Henry1) and Irene(Churchill) Cook of Goshen, Conn. Darius Burgess Cook was editor of the “Niles Republican” for 24 years; he also edited the “Niles Democrat” and later on the “Niles Mirror,” all weekly papers, he being a continuous publisher in Niles for nearly 68 years. Children, born in Milton, Conn: (Not likely. Probably b. in Michigan) 1. Francis D. Cook, res. New York City. 2. 2. Emma Jane Cook, b. 11 April, 1849;d. Jan. 1912, in New York City; m. 12 July, 1870 Perry O. Griffen, son of Robertand Sarah Griffen. Child: Mabel Griffen, b. 11 Aug., 1872, d. 19 Aug., 1873. 3. 3. Flora Anne Cook, d. in childhood. 4. Frederick Wadhams Cook, b. 22 Mar.,1859; m. Mary Margaret Flaherty. BIOGRAPHY printed in the Niles Daily Star Nov. 23, 2009, By Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery: Darius Burgess Cook You never know where the lives of those who rest within Silver Brook Cemetery will take us. This week, our research brings us to the front page of this very newspaper. In the mid-1800s a newspaper known as the Niles Gazetteer and Advertiser was followed by the Niles Gazette and the Niles Intelligencer. In 1839, a Whig paper called the Niles Republican showed up on the scene. Darius B. Cook was born in Litchfield, Connecticut in 1815. He began his newspaper career as a journeyman printer in New York City. When he decided to move west, he got a job as a compositor in the offices of the Detroit Free Press until 1838 when he started out for Chicago. He traveled with an ox-team and an old Washington hand press in the wagon. Cook never made it to Chicago. When he arrived in Kalamazoo, he decided to stay, where he pursued his printing business using the hand press until 1842. That was the year that Cook along with a partner H.B Miller became the owners of the paper and converted it into a Democratic journal. Cook became the sole owner of the paper, operating it and a job printing business for 24 years until he sold it in 1862. He then sold it to A.J.Shakespeare who changed its name to the Niles Democrat. The paper had several publishers. Shortly after he sold the paper Cook began publishing a newspaper he called the Niles Globe and then in 1876, he established the Niles Weekly Mirror. He continued to publish the Mirror until his death in 1876. He was an ardent Democrat, however, remained independent in local matters. He sometimes supported candidates for local office in the paper. No doubt he would have enjoyed these historical pieces as you do today. At one time he published the story around the history of a flint-lock gun he owned, once used by his grandfather, Daniel Cook at the battle of Lexington in 1775. He later willed the piece, perfectly preserved to his grandson, Harry W. Cook. "He was a conservative in his political belief but was an earnest champion of all measures and movements which he believed would promote public welfare and progress. Throughout the community where he made his home he was greatly esteemed," says "The History of Berrien County." He married Miss Jane Wadhams, also of Connecticut and they had three children. Frank, Emma and Fred W.
Note	"Darius B. Cook of Michigan married Jane Wadhams of Goshen, Aug. 11, 1841 by Rev. Thomas Ellis." A.G. Hibbard, Marriages in Goshen, Family History Library book 974.61/G1 V2h, p. 60. Found in History of the town of Goshen, Connecticut : with genealogies and biographies based upon the records of Deacon Lewis Mills Norton, FHL book 974.61/G1 H2h, Marriages, p. 582: "Darius B. Cook m. Jane M. Waddhams 11 August 1841." (https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE95814) Connecticut Marriages 1729-1869, Darius B. Cook married Jane M. Wadhams 11 August 1841 at Goshen, Litchfield, CT, found online at "Connecticut, Marriages, 1729-1867," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F7LB-XV3 Darius described his marriage to Jane thus: "Mr. Cook was married in Goshen, Conn. August 11, 1841...and his wedding trip was up the Erie Canal in a line boat to Buffalo before the railroads reached there and to Detroit on the steamer Illinois with old Capt. Blake and resumed his situation on the Detroit Advertiser, Dawson and Bates, proprietors." (Michigan, Berrien County, The Niles Daily Star, Wed. Nov. 22 1899, p. 4, Family History Library film 2,404,498)