Caroline Catherine Cook

Caroline Catherine Cook

• Father: Andrew Jackson Cook b. circa 1815, d. 20 April 1860
• Mother: Sarah Juliet Evelina Mitchell b. 14 February 1822, d. 17 January 1873

• Caroline Catherine Cook was born circa 19 October 1855 in Alabama.
• She was known as Kate.
• Sarah Juliet Evelina Mitchell appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Montgomery County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Caroline Catherine Cook, Thomas Mitchell Cook, Francis Billing Cook, Conrad Evelyn Cook, George William Cook, Eason Thweatt Cook, Mary Wood Cook and Sarah Juliet Cook.
• On 29 January 1874, Thomas Mitchell Cook wrote to Eason Thweatt Cook: Ironton, L&N.R.R., Jan 29 1874
       Dear Eason, I rec’d your letter several days ago, very glad to here you & all were well. I have moved from New Castle to Ironton 6 miles South of Birmingham. I am now ingaged in getting out Ore for Red Mountain [Iron & Coal] Co. Buyle? & Kelly has several works in operation and they have Sent me here for a while in charge of a Squad of hands. I am getting along very well. Buyle? & Kelly has always been prompt heretofore, I will get my money after a while. every body is complaining of hard times. I hope we will have [better] times after a while. with the exception of an occasional Spell of asthma, my health is very good. do you here from Geooften? I want to write to him, send me his address. I have been looking around for a place for Frank but I cant find any thing that will suit him. I think the Farm will suit him best. Sorry he didnt get his money. I have nothing new to write give my love to Mary & K.[&] Julie. When you write, direct to Ironton.
       with Much love, your Brother T.M. Cook.
• She married James Robert Adams, son of George Grigg Adams and Priscilla Combs, on 27 April 1881 in Montgomery County, Alabama.
• James Robert Adams and Caroline Catherine Cook appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 Avenue I. Other members of the household included Roberta C. Adams, James Robert Adams Jr., Evelyn Blue Adams, Kathleen Adams and Robert Leslie Adams.
• James Robert Adams and Caroline Catherine Cook appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 Juniper Avenue. Other members of the household included Roberta C. Adams, James Robert Adams Jr., Evelyn Blue Adams, Kathleen Adams and Robert Leslie Adams. Note that Evelyn Blue Adams Meadow is enumerated with her family as an unmarried daughter although she married the previous year and is also enumerated with her husband in his parents' household.
• Caroline Catherine Cook became a widow at the 9 November 1912 death of her husband James Robert Adams.
• The following appeared on 25 September 1915 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Mrs J. R. Adams of Birmingham is visiting her niece Mrs. Wiley Hill. She was called here by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Mary W. Blue.
• The following appeared on 31 March 1918 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Mrs. Mary W. Blue, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. R. Adams at Birmingham motored over to Tuscaloosa for a visit to her grandsons, Wiley and John Blue Hill, who are students at the University. In a letter to a friend Mrs. Blue says she is having one of the most delightful trips of her life.
• Caroline Catherine Cook appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 Juniper Avenue. Other members of the household included Roberta C. Adams, James Robert Adams Jr., Robert Leslie Adams, Tom Beulah Burk and Kathleen Adams.
• The following appeared on 27 January 1920 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Mr. Frank D. Cook died at his residence at Pike Road Monday evening at 7 o'clock following a brief illness. He was 77 years old and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary W. Blue of Montgomery, Mrs. H. R. Adams of Birmingham and Mrs. T. W. Graff of Robinson Springs and one brother, George W. Cook of Montgomery. Funeral services will take place from the Leak-McCarty chapel Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and interment will follow at Oakwood.
• The following appeared on 5 October 1920 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Mrs. J. R. Adams, of Birmingham is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary W. Blue.
• James Robert Adams Jr. appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 10th Avenue. Other members of the household included Caroline Catherine Cook, Tom Beulah Burk and Kathleen Adams.
• Caroline Catherine Cook died on 24 June 1933 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 2921 Tenth Avenue South at her residence.
• She was interred at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
• The following appeared on 25 June 1933 in The Birmingham News-Age-Herald: Mrs. Kate C. Adams, age 77, 2921 10th Ave., S., died at the residence at noon Saturday. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Burt M. Meadow, Mrs. Joe Horn and Mrs. Tom Burk; one step-daughter, Mrs. Theo Koenig; 2 sons, Leslie and James; one step-son, J. B. Adams. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 4 p.m. from the residence, 2921 10th Ave., S. Interment in Elmwood, Ridout directing.

• Last Edited: 3 Jul 2014

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