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Carrie Imogene Kirkpatrick was born on 28 Jan 1895 in TexasG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mills Co., Texas, G in the household of her parents, Moses Clark Kirkpatrick and Carrie Imogene Maxwell.¹¹ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Texas in the household of her parents.¹²
     Her father died on 16 Jul 1913, when Carrie was 18 years old.¹³
     She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mullin, Mills Co., Texas, G in the household of her mother.¹⁴ She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mullin, Mills Co., Texas, G in the household of her mother.¹⁵
     She was a stenographer, working for a wholesale grocer in 1920 and an insurance company in 1930.^14,15
     She continued to live in Brownwood after the death of her mother, but has not been found in the 1940 census. She appears in the various issues of the city directory, the last available being 1957, when she was a secretary with the Smith Bell Co., and living at 1019½ Coggin G.¹⁶
     In her later years she was active in the Union Presbyterian Church in Brownwood, leading a Bible study group as late as 1977, when she was hosting the group in her home at 1510 Ave. D G.¹⁷
     Carrie died on 3 Dec 1988 in Goldthwaite, Mills Co., TexasG, at age 93.^7,8,9 She was buried in Oakview Cemetery, Mullin, Mills Co., TexasG.¹⁰

Isaac Rose Cook was born on 23 Dec 1849 in KentuckyG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, William Cook and Sophia Maria Cobb.^15,16
     His mother died on 3 Aug 1859, when Isaac was 9 years old.^17,18,19
     Isaac appeared with his father on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of Elizabeth Rose, his paternal grandmother.^20,21 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his father, William Cook, and step-mother, Margaret.²²
     He was a clerk in 1870, and a grocery merchant by 1880.^23,24
     Isaac married first Eleanor V. Gray, daughter of Washington W. Gray and Hester Vance, on 6 Nov 1873 in Louisville, KentuckyG, with B. M. Messick offciating.^7,8
     Isaac and Eleanor appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 17 Jun 1880. Their son William was listed as living with them. His brother Otis was listed separately, as living in the same bulding.²⁵
     His wife died on 22 May 1896.²⁶
     Isaac married second Katherine Isabel Evans, daughter of James S. Evans and Eliza B. Long, on 27 Apr 1898 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MissouriG, with Rev. S. W. Emory offciating.^9,10
     Isaac and Katherine appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their farm, free of mortgage. His children by his prior marriage, Nellie and Elinor, were listed as living with them.²⁷
     He was a farmer by 1900. By 1910 he was operating a shoe store.^28,29
     Isaac and Katherine appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., Kentucky, on Bock St. G, enumerated 22 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. His daughter Elinor was listed as living with them.³⁰
     Isaac died on 15 Aug 1910 in Columbus, KentuckyG, at age 60, at his home.^11,12,13 He was buried in Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG.¹⁴

Otis Cook was born on 18 Jun 1852 in Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG.^4,5
     His mother died on 3 Aug 1859, when Otis was 7 years old.^13,14,15
     Otis appeared with his father on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of Elizabeth Rose, his paternal grandmother.^2,16
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his father, William Cook, and step-mother, Margaret.¹⁷
     Otis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 17 Jun 1880. His brother Isaac, his wife, and their young son, were listed as living in the same building.¹⁸
     He was a clerk in 1870. What business he engaged in after that is unknown, but he seems to have successful at it. In 1894 a newspaper report of his dealings in Atlanta described him as "a wealthy Kentuckian."^19,20
     Otis married Jane V. Cunningham, daughter of Andrew Cunningham and Jane A. Venable, on 7 Jun 1888 in Talladega Co., AlabamaG, at her father's home, with Rev. James M. McLean offciating.^6,7,8
     Otis and Jane settled in Columbus, KentuckyG, after their marriage, but they apparently spent considerable time Talladega. An Oct 1890 newspaper item reported they were "back in Talladega for the winter."^21,22

Administering His Father-in-Law's Estate --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

     Otis was issued letters of administration on 25 Nov 1889 in Talladega Co., AlabamaG, for the estate of Andrew Cunningham, his wife's father, who had died intestate (without leaving a will). He posted a bond of $36,000, with the widow, the only son, three daughters, two sons-in-law, and a grandson as surities.²³ Five days before all the heirs had signed an agreement in which they requested that Otis act as administrator, and agreeing to pay him 5% of the value of the estate as his fee.²⁴
     On 2 Jan 1890, having received permission from the court and advertising three weeks in the newspaper, he sold the "perishable" property of the estate. It consisted of cattle, pigs, horses and a mule, for which he received $416.²⁵ On 30 Jan 1890, having received permission from the court, he sold the personal property of the estate, consisting of farm implements, for a total of $131.²⁶
     Otis filed the partial settlement of the estate of his father-in-law on 4 Jan 1893. He reported he had collected $10,737, a small part from sale of farm produce, but $5,000 contributed by five heirs, including his wife, and $3,000 from his wife's purchase of land in Texas. He reported expenses of $11,252, largely for payment of debts of the estate. The estate owed him $515.²⁷ On 3 Feb 1893, he petitioned the court for permission to sell the lands of the estate, about 1,360 acres, for distribution of the proceeds to the heirs, because they could not be divided equitably among the heirs. After taking depositions to establish that the land could not be divided, the petition as approved 1 May 1893.^26,28 On 14 Jun 1893, he reported he had offered the land for sale at the courthouse door 24 Jul 1893 and his wife, represented by her brother, was the highest bider, at $5,000. The court approved the sale, and ordered him to pay from the proceeds the widow $833 as her dower interest.²⁹
     Otis filed the final settlement of the estate of his father-in-law on 6 Nov 1893. He reported he had collected the $5,000 from the sale of land, and had paid $561 in expenses, including his commission of $250. After paying the widow's dower there was $3,091 left for distribution. He also filed a list of distributions Andrew had made to several children prior to his death. The court accepted the settlement, and after considering the prior distributions, ordered that his daughter Agnes was due $683, and his daughter Jane, Otis's wife, $2,470, and the other heirs had already received their shares or more.³⁰

Expanding His Business Horizons --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

     By 1890, Otis, had purchased real estate in TalladegaG.³¹
     In early 1891 he was advertising Shetland ponies imported from the Shetland Islands in the Atlanta newspapers. He said he only had 30 head available, and they were cheaper than ever before, costing no more than a common horse. He gave his address as Talladega, AlabamaG.³²
     Otis and Jane seem to have moved full time to TalladegaG by 1892.³³ They moved to AtlantaG about 1893.^34,35
     In mid-1894 Otis bought the half interest of Capt. A. T. Abbott in the livery, feed, and sales stable at 55 Loyd St., AtlantaG, which had been operating ad Abbott & Parker. The stable was a large one having capacity for 500 head of stock, specializing in the mule business. The business was to be known as Paker & Cook.²⁰ By Oct 1894 Otis had bought out his remaining partner, P. N. Parker. He said in an announcement that "we have had our stables put in a first-class condition and added largely to our livery." He said he was now in a position to give "special inducement" to stock dealers, and also asked their horses and fine livery his business.³⁶
     By Dec 1894 Otis had closed the stables and sold off the horses, carriages, buggies, and other equipment. An advertisement claimed some of the finest carriage teams, single drivers, and saddle horses in the South were being sold, along with some of the highest priced and latest fashioned landaus.³⁷ Otis sued the previous owners of the business, claiming it was not as represented to him when he bought it. He claimed he had been told the business would net $8,000 per year, and paid $3,500 for half interest, while in fact it barely paid expenses. He said he had no experience in the livery business but was expecting to benefit from the experience of Mr. Parker. But was soon forced to buy his interest as well. In his suit he asked that the notes he had signed for the purchase be set aside. The defendants claimed he failed because of he was lacking in ability and enterprise. The case was decided 22 Feb 1896, with his suit being denied.^38,39

Returning to Talladega --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

     Otis and Jane returned to TalladegaG in the fall of 1897.⁴⁰
     Back in TalladegaG, Otis engaged in a range of business activities, reporting his occupation as capitalist in 1900. In the fall of 1898 Otis opened a furniture store in TalladegaG. He was reported as traveling "to the East" to purchase stock for the store. By Jan 1900 he had sold that business to a new firm that also bought the store of C. S. Jones.^41,42,43,44
     Otis and Jane appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Talladega, Talladega Co., Alabama G, enumerated 16 Jun 1900, reporting they rented their home. Anna Jones, a servant, was also listed in the househoold.⁴⁵
     By 1904 Otis had become interested in peach farming. He posted a newspaper article in Sep 1904 stating he was setting out 20,000 peach trees that fall, and would do the same the next year, which would be as many as he could care for. He offered to help any farmers within three or four miles of Talladega, Lincoln or any railroad station, who was interested in starting a peach orchard. In 1907 he explored establishing a canning factory, traveling "North" to secure the equipment. There is no record that it was actually constructed.^46,47
     Otis and Jane appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Talladega, Talladega Co., Alabama, at 187 South St. G, enumerated 22 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged.⁴⁸
     Otis and Jane appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Talladega, Talladega Co., Alabama, at 189 South St. G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage.⁴⁹
     He remained active in managing his farming properties and other business interests until he retired, before 1930.^50,51,52
     Otis and Jane appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Talladega, Talladega Co., Alabama, at 183 South St. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $10,000, and did not own a radio.⁵³
     His wife died on 30 Nov 1934, at their home on South St., Talladega, AlabamaG.^54,55,56
     Otis died on 17 May 1936 in Talladega, AlabamaG, at age 83.^9,10 He was buried that afternoon in Oak Hill Cemetery, Talladega, Talladega Co., AlabamaG.^11,12

Ella Lee Cook was born on 28 Aug 1854 in Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG.^4,5,6 He birth record shows her name as Ellen Cook, but no other record uses that given name. It is not clear whether her name was changed to Ella, or the name on the record was simply an error.¹⁵
     Her mother died on 3 Aug 1859, when Ella was 4 years old.^16,17,18
     Ella appeared with her father on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of Elizabeth Rose, her paternal grandmother.^19,20
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of her father, William Cook, and step-mother, Margaret.²¹
     Ella married first Dr. James Richardson Brewer, son of Dr. James M. Brewer and Rebecca G. Richardson, in Mar 1878.^7,8,9
     Ella and James settled briefly Arkansas after their marriage.²² They returned to Columbus, KentuckyG, in 1879.²²
     Ella and James moved to Franklin Co., ArkansasG, in 1880.²² They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Altus, Franklin Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. His niece, Fannie Locke, age 6, was listed as living with them, as were Isom Burrow, a teacher, his wife, their seven children and a nephew.²³
     Ella and James moved to Muskogee, Indian TerritoryG, about 1883.²⁴ They moved to Pierce City, MissouriG, in Nov 1886, staying there five months.²⁵ They then moved to South West City, MissouriG.²⁴
     Ella and James returned to Muskogee, Indian TerritoryG, in 1888.^24,26 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Muscogee, Creek Nation, Indian Territory, on Okmulgee Ave. G, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home. Sarah Lewis, a 19-year-old servant was listed as living with them.²⁷
     Ella and James moved to Savanna, Indian TerritoryG, about 1902 so he could assume management of coal mines there.^28,29
     James and Ella went to California for the winter of 1904 for his health, apparently staying in the village of Santiago, in Orange Co. G Santiago was then the site of a mineral springs health resort.^30,31
     Her husband died on 29 Dec 1904 in Santiago, CaliforniaG, where he had gone for his health.^32,33,34,35
     Ella returned to MuskogeeG after her husband's death, if indeed she had moved to Savanna with him.
     Ella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at 603 Callahan G, enumerated 23 Apr 1910, reporting she owned her home, free of mortgage. Also listed in her household were five roomers: a clerk in a newspaper office, a lawyer, a printer, a civil engineer, and Anna Hamer, listed as unemployed.³⁶
     Ella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at 603 Callahan St. G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, reporting she owned her home, free of mortgage. Also listed in her household were four lodgers: an assistant manager in a notions store, a railroad clerk, an insurance salesman, and his wife.³⁷
     Ella married second John Wesley Gross, son of John Gross and Ann Marie, on 27 Apr 1922 in Muskogee Co., OklahomaG, with Rev. J. W. Israel, pastor, First Methodist Episcopal Church South, officiating.^10,11
     Ella and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at 603 Callahan G, enumerated 4 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $1,500, and owned a radio.³⁸
     Ella died on 6 Sep 1933 in Muskogee, OklahomaG, at age 79, at her home.^12,13 She was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OklahomaG.¹⁴