I am looking for more information on my 3rd Great grandfather. My facts are limited.

He came from Germany, so maybe his name was anglicized? I have notes that say Kooch. He died in Staten Island.

He married "Catherine Welter" which I have also see as Caterina Welters/Walters, who was also born in Germany.

Their son, John, was my 2nd great grandfather and he was born in Staten Island July 18, 1857, died June 3, 1930. I have his death certificate listing the above names and their births in Germany.

They also had another son, Frederick.


NOT confirmed facts, but information that may be factual:

Catherine Welter birth date and place: Aug 10 1819 in Hesse Darmstadt

Catherine may have gone on to marry Willie Plaetsch, and have a son with him in 1865. Which would put Richard Cook's death before 1865.

Please let me know if any of these people are known to you! Many thanks!!!

Elissa Wahl
briansmom99@yahoo.com