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Death of Sam C. Cook.
The sad news reached Camden, that on last Wednesday the 9th inst., the Honorable Samuel C. Cook, died at his home near Dry Forks, after an illness of several weeks. He died of some bladder trouble, which medical skill could not overcome, at the age of 66 years. He was born, at the ancestral home of his deceased father, Mr. Daniel Cook, Sr., in Possum Bend on Nov. 6, 1837, and on last Thursday, a large concourse of his family, his neighboring friends and from Camden and vicinity, buried him in the Cook Ancestral Cemetery near his birth-place.
The subject of this brief memoir, in early life, attended the schools in Wilcox County, and graduated from Howard College with the degree of B. A., in 1859. He read law in 1861 and on March 11, 1861, he married in Mobile Miss Mary Harsell Gullette, daughter of Hon. George S., and Mrs. Gullette of our county, but the tocsin of war, had then sounded, and leaving his bride he hurried to the front, as a member of Co. D. Third Alabama Cavalry, known then, as the Wilcox Dragoons. He was delegated by his company, to receive the beautiful silken flag, presented by Camden ladies to the Troop, just as it was leaving, to defend our Southland. With the Troop, he participated in many important battles, under the command of brave General Hagau, and the fearless Joe Wheeler. Later, he was assigned to General Wheeler's staff, and remained in service until April 29, 1865, and arrived at his home in May, 1865. In early life he joined the Missionary Baptist Church, and was a deacon in that church for many years.
When the Wilcox Mounted Rifles was re-organized about ten years ago, he was again delegated, to present for the Camden ladies, the Silken Banner, to the descendants of the brave men of 1861. For many years, Mr. Cook was a justice of the Peace in Black's Bluff beat, and in 1902, he was nominated by the Wilcox County Democracy, and elected in November of that year, as one of the representatives to the General Assembly. He was also a trustee of the Second District Agricultural School, located at Evergreen, always, ever and to the end, he was a tried and true Democrat; and was held in high regard, by his political associates, who had learned to respect, and honor his good judgment and wise counsel. Mr. Cook was also a large planter and horticulturist; and at his home, hospitality and welcome was ever extended to the many, who became his guests. His faithful wife, and fourteen children survive him. Hon. Daniel Cook is the only living brother.
Mr. Cook was of a reserved disposition; he was gentle; but as firm as a rock, when his conclusions were formed, as to the right course to pursue. He was genial, and the visitor and stranger, always felt, their presence was welcomed, at his house. He was cordial; he was among our best citizens; and his death will be sorrowful news to his home people and his friends in the State. A good man has gone to Heavenly Rest, and his sorrowing family, can console themselves with the reflection, that his good name, is a legacy for them, that will survive the grave. May Sam C. Cook rest in peace, and with a host of friends, The Progressive Era tenders our condolences to the bereaved relatives.
Samuel C. Cook is my 2nd Cousin 5X Removed.
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1. "Death of Sam C. Cook.," Obituary, Death Notice, Wilcox Progressive Era, Camden, Alabama, 16 June 1904, Page 1, Column 1 & 2; Digital On-Line Archives, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/:viewed 3 February 2023); https://www.newspapers.com/.
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