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COOK FAMILY

Posted: 3 Dec 2014 4:39PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: BEAUDRY, COOK
Looking for William Albert Cook he died 26 Nov 1930 aged 20 in Manigotagan, Man crossing the lake with dogs, and sled. Where is he buried? Also his mother Mabel Ellen Beaudry Cook. She died before 1930, and I am trying to find her. They may have lived in Bissett.

Re: COOK FAMILY William Albert dcd Nov 26 1930, Mabel Ellen Beaudry COOK

Posted: 3 Dec 2014 8:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: COOK, BEAUDRY
Hi Again, Did a search of Find a Grave online
Body of William Albert COOK - had been recovered - Burial at
Manigotan Cemetery - There Is a PHOTOGRAPH on site - OBITUARY.
Parents
James Henry COOK 1882 -1963
Mabel Ellen Beaudry COOK -1887 - 1926.
Also lists siblings - birth - death




Hi, Was the body of William Albert COOK dcd November 26 1930 - found ?

There would probably be news stories re the accidental death -may offer some help - may mention a Funeral Home, Cemetery.
Registration of Death / Long form Death Certificate - from Govt Vital Statistics
Will show all personal information as known at the time - May show name of physician
Funeral Home, Cemetery

NAME: COOK: WILLIAM ALBERT
DATE OF DEATH: 26/11/1930
AGE: 20: YEARS SEX: MALE
PLACE OF DEATH: MANIGOTOGAN
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1930,055155
REGISTRATION DATE:

Perhaps
NAME: COOK: MABEL
DATE OF DEATH: 07/12/1926
AGE: 38 : YEARS SEX: FEMALE
PLACE OF DEATH: ST B
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1926,057033
REGISTRATION DATE:

OBITUARIES - may show name of Funeral Home/ Undertaker - Cemetery

Re: COOK FAMILY William Albert dcd Nov 26 1930, Mabel Ellen Beaudry COOK

Posted: 3 Dec 2014 8:24PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks for the help, I have ordered the registration for William, and have found the info on his mother also. It is very much appreciated. Have a good day.

Janet

Re: COOK FAMILY William Albert dcd Nov 26 1930, Mabel Ellen Beaudry COOK

Posted: 4 Mar 2015 2:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
DOG-DRIVER PLUNGES THROUGH ICE TO DEATH
Winnipeg Free Press, Dec. 5, 1930
William Cook, Aged 20, Loses
His Life While Crossing Hole River

When the toboggan and five dogs which he was driving went through the ice in Hole River, Nov. 26,William Cook, 20, only son of James Cook, of Hole River Lake, lost his life, according to word received In Winnipeg
The victim of the accident was returning homo from English Brook, where he had gone for the mall. A pal, Charlie Jones, following his trail four hours later, discovered four of the dogs on the ice, with the toboggan partly submerged.

William Cook, Aged 20, Loses
His Life While Crossing Hole River
He notified Charles Sjogren, of English Brook, who very nearly lost his life in recovering the body.
William had apparently put up a fight for life and had broken about 75 or 100 feet of ice. There was no water in his lungs.
He is survived by his father, James Cook, of Hole River Lake, and one sister, Mrs. G. Duval, 657 Aberdeen avenue, Winnipeg, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Beaudry, also of Winnipeg. His mother died four years ago.
He had been employed by J.Wainstock, miner, until recently. The funeral was held Sunday at Bad Throat, Man. (end of Free Press report)
Brandon Sun had a brief report that referred to William as a "northern mail carrier" and said Hole River was approx. 75 miles north of Winnipeg in the Lake Winnipeg area.

Free Press, Dec. 8, 1926
MRS. J.H. COOK, JESSIE AVE., DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION
The death occurred yesterday at St. Boniface Hospital of Mabel Ellen, wife of J.H. Cook, of Jessie Ave. About two weeks ago, Mrs. Cook underwent an operation for appendicitis and appeared to be making a good recovery, as she returned from the hospital on Sunday. On Monday, however, she suffered a stroke and though hurried to the hospital she was beyond medical aid and died the following day.
She leaves, besides her husband, a daughter, Pearl, 18, and a son, William, 16, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Beaudry, Chalmers Ave., and 3 sisters and one brother. Funeral from Gardiner Funeral Home to Elmwood Cemetery (Winnipeg).
Free Press, Oct.1963 has an obit with photo of James Henry Cook, died Oct. 12, 1963 at Winnipeg, age 81, husband of Victoria Evelyn Cook. Buried St. Matthews Cem. at Cloverdale, Man. Survived by wife, dau. Pearl (Mrs. Gordon DuVal) of Winnipeg, a stepdau. Mrs. Thos. Anthony (Phyllis) of Detroit, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. (These last are named and location given --let me know if you need this detail).

Re: COOK FAMILY William Albert dcd Nov 26 1930, Mabel Ellen Beaudry COOK

Posted: 4 Mar 2015 2:35PM GMT
Classification: Query
thanks very much for your information. I now have every thing I need. Mable Cook was my great aunt, and William Cook her son was a second cousin.
Have a great day.
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