1813 - 1859 (46 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Peter Cook was born 1813, Island of Arran, , Scotland; died 19 Sep 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101536
- Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
- Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Misfortune: 1859; killed in trashing machine
- Occupation: 1859, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; foundry proprietor
Notes:
Peter Cook was born on the Isle of Arran in Scotland, came young to New Brunswick, later to Galt. When first arriving he operated a grocery and dry good store. He later partnered with Morris Lutz in the Lutz, Cook and Co. foundry which also was known as the Galt Foundry and Machine Works, still later the company became known as the Cowan & Co. He was killed while loading a thrashing machine at the foundry in 1859.
Cambridge Mosiac, Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]
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Mr. Cook was killed by a separator falling upon him on the 19th September, 1859. No accident ever happened in Galt which caused more profound sorrow. Two days afterwards, in the Dumfries Reformer, the writer of this sketch made the following among other references to Mr. Cook, from whom he received much friendly counsel in early life : " Mr Cook was born in the year 1814, on the Island of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland, and was consequently in his 46th year. At an early age, he emigrated from there to the Province of New Brunswick, where he resided for a number of years. From New Brunswick the deceased came to Galt, and entered into the mercantile business. Disliking the drudgery of mercantile life, he ultimately became a partner in the Galt foundry. . . . Mr. Cook possessed natural abilities of a high order, which had been cultivated by a good education, and extensive acquaintance with literature. His unbending integrity and uprightness made him universally respected, and the evidences of his zeal in the moral and intellectual elevation of the youth of Galt will hng remain a fitting memento and a glowing tribute to his memory.
Dumfries Reformer
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COOK - We deeply regret to learn that yesterday afternoon our old and much respected friend, Mr. Peter Cook, of the firm of Lutz, Cook, and Co., Founders, Galt, was killed by a thrashing machine falling upon him. He only lived about three-quarters of an hour after the accident. Galt will mourn the loss of one of its most enterprising, useful, upright, and kind-hearted citizens. In private life, Mr. Cook was a most affectionate man, a genuine friend. In the public positions he, from time to time occupied, he proved himself the earnest advocate of every useful and moral work, and to those many rare virtues, he added the faith and works of a zealous Christian.
Hamilton Spectator 22 Sep 1859
Occupation:
Lutz, Cook & Co.
Peter — Penelope Campbell. Penelope was born 18 Jun 1823, Charlottetown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 27 Dec 1886, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Sarah Cook
was born 13 Jun 1848, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1925, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 3. John Bayne Cook
was born 24 Sep 1850, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1892, New York City, New York, USA.; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 4. John B. Cook
was born 1849, , Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Penelope Campbell Cook
was born 4 Sep 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1936; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
- 6. Panalope Cook
was born 1852, , Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Helen Catherine Cook
was born 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Feb 1927, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 8. Helen C. Cook
was born 1857, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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Generation: 2
2. | Sarah Cook (1.Peter1) was born 13 Jun 1848, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1925, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188235525
- Name: Sarah Perry
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99698P
- Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
- Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
Sarah married Mayor John Perry 3 Dec 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 5 Jul 1835, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Edith Campbell Black Perry
was born 1 Mar 1869, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 10. Jeanie Perry
was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Nellie Perry
was born 12 Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Penelope Cook Perry
was born 12 Mar 1871, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 13. Jean Perry
was born 22 Aug 1873, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 22 Apr 1959, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 14. William John Perry
was born Mar 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 15. Wilhelmina Adie "Minnie" Perry
was born 2 Mar 1876, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 27 Sep 1963, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 16. John Campbell "Campbell" Perry
was born 15 Feb 1878, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 31 Mar 1902, , South Africa; was buried , Ottosdale Garden of Rembrance, Ottosdal, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, North-West, South Africa.
- 17. Catherine Perry
was born 31 Dec 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. Kathrine Sarah Perry
was born 31 Dec 1888, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 27 Aug 1960, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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3. | John Bayne Cook (1.Peter1) was born 24 Sep 1850, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1892, New York City, New York, USA.; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101537
- Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
- Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
- Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
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4. | John B. Cook (1.Peter1) was born 1849, , Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254165
- Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
- Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Inspecter
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
John — Helen. Helen was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Penelope Campbell Cook (1.Peter1) was born 4 Sep 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1936; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Penelope Campbell Baird
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101538
- Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
- Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
- Residence: 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Penelope married Rev. Andrew Browning Baird 20 Sep 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew was born 6 Oct 1855, Mothererwell, Fullarton Twp., Perth Co, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1940; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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6. | Panalope Cook (1.Peter1) was born 1852, , Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254166
- Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
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7. | Helen Catherine Cook (1.Peter1) was born 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Feb 1927, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101539
- Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
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8. | Helen C. Cook (1.Peter1) was born 1857, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254167
- Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
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Generation: 3
9. | Edith Campbell Black Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 1 Mar 1869, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188235545
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99699
- Residence: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1930, 10 Byng Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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10. | Jeanie Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99701
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11. | Nellie Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 12 Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60571
- Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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12. | Penelope Cook Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 12 Mar 1871, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188235535
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211240
- Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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13. | Jean Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 22 Aug 1873, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 22 Apr 1959, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-364092
- Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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14. | William John Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born Mar 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211241
- Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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15. | Wilhelmina Adie "Minnie" Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 2 Mar 1876, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 27 Sep 1963, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Minnie Perry
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-364093
- Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer
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16. | John Campbell "Campbell" Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 15 Feb 1878, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 31 Mar 1902, , South Africa; was buried , Ottosdale Garden of Rembrance, Ottosdal, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, North-West, South Africa. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170645011/john-campbell-perry
- Military: Boer War
- Name: Campbell Perry
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-364094
- Pension: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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17. | Catherine Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 31 Dec 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60573
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18. | Kathrine Sarah Perry (2.Sarah2, 1.Peter1) was born 31 Dec 1888, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 27 Aug 1960, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Catherine Perry
- Name: Katharine Sara Perry
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-364095
- Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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