Interior Journal, Stanford, Kentucky, 27 Apr 1951, Fri • Page 1
"Iron" Cook, 70, Dies At Home
Leonidaus "Iron" Cook, 79, prominent Stanford colored man died at his home in Stanford, Friday, April 20th, at 10:30 am. He had lived in Stanford all his life, and for many years he had carried the mail from the Post Office to the Depot, for 26 years, under contract with the Postal Department.
He had many friends among both races in Lincoln County. He was a member of the Baptist Church, of which he was a trustee for many years. He was President of the church choir.
He led a vigorous life, but several month ago his health began to fall, and he had to give up his many duties.
Funeral services were held at the Colored Baptist Church in Stanford, Tuesday , April 24th, with the Rev E.D. Smith and The Rev O. Talbert of Shelbyville officiating. Arrangements were in the hands of the Adams Funeral home. Burial followed in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Flora Cook, two daughters, Mrs. J. O. Talbert, Shelbyvllle, Mrs. Leo Palmer, Detroit; one-son Bennle Cook, of New York; three sisters Mrs. F. E. Stepp, Stanford. Mrs. Bessie Campbell, Crab Orchard, Mrs. Mary S. Luss, Lexington, and one brother, Cornelius cook, Stanford.
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Leonidas Cook in the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Leonidas Cook
Gender: Male
Registration Age: 59
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1882
Birth Place: Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Stanford, Kentucky, USA
Registration Date: abt 1941
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Height: 5 5
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Weight: 160
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KENTUCKY DEATH RECORDS
Leonidas Cook
Age: 70
Place of death: Lincoln
Place of residence:
Date of death: 4 - 20 - 1951
Certificate: 07975
"Iron" Cook, 70, Dies At Home
Leonidaus "Iron" Cook, 79, prominent Stanford colored man died at his home in Stanford, Friday, April 20th, at 10:30 am. He had lived in Stanford all his life, and for many years he had carried the mail from the Post Office to the Depot, for 26 years, under contract with the Postal Department.
He had many friends among both races in Lincoln County. He was a member of the Baptist Church, of which he was a trustee for many years. He was President of the church choir.
He led a vigorous life, but several month ago his health began to fall, and he had to give up his many duties.
Funeral services were held at the Colored Baptist Church in Stanford, Tuesday , April 24th, with the Rev E.D. Smith and The Rev O. Talbert of Shelbyville officiating. Arrangements were in the hands of the Adams Funeral home. Burial followed in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Flora Cook, two daughters, Mrs. J. O. Talbert, Shelbyvllle, Mrs. Leo Palmer, Detroit; one-son Bennle Cook, of New York; three sisters Mrs. F. E. Stepp, Stanford. Mrs. Bessie Campbell, Crab Orchard, Mrs. Mary S. Luss, Lexington, and one brother, Cornelius cook, Stanford.
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Leonidas Cook in the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Leonidas Cook
Gender: Male
Registration Age: 59
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1882
Birth Place: Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Stanford, Kentucky, USA
Registration Date: abt 1941
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Height: 5 5
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Weight: 160
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KENTUCKY DEATH RECORDS
Leonidas Cook
Age: 70
Place of death: Lincoln
Place of residence:
Date of death: 4 - 20 - 1951
Certificate: 07975
Interior Journal, Stanford, Kentucky, 27 Apr 1951, Fri • Page 1
"Iron" Cook, 70, Dies At Home
Leonidaus "Iron" Cook, 79, prominent Stanford colored man died at his home in Stanford, Friday, April 20th, at 10:30 am. He had lived in Stanford all his life, and for many years he had carried the mail from the Post Office to the Depot, for 26 years, under contract with the Postal Department.
He had many friends among both races in Lincoln County. He was a member of the Baptist Church, of which he was a trustee for many years. He was President of the church choir.
He led a vigorous life, but several month ago his health began to fall, and he had to give up his many duties.
Funeral services were held at the Colored Baptist Church in Stanford, Tuesday , April 24th, with the Rev E.D. Smith and The Rev O. Talbert of Shelbyville officiating. Arrangements were in the hands of the Adams Funeral home. Burial followed in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Flora Cook, two daughters, Mrs. J. O. Talbert, Shelbyvllle, Mrs. Leo Palmer, Detroit; one-son Bennle Cook, of New York; three sisters Mrs. F. E. Stepp, Stanford. Mrs. Bessie Campbell, Crab Orchard, Mrs. Mary S. Luss, Lexington, and one brother, Cornelius cook, Stanford.
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Leonidas Cook in the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Leonidas Cook
Gender: Male
Registration Age: 59
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1882
Birth Place: Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Stanford, Kentucky, USA
Registration Date: abt 1941
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Height: 5 5
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Weight: 160
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KENTUCKY DEATH RECORDS
Leonidas Cook
Age: 70
Place of death: Lincoln
Place of residence:
Date of death: 4 - 20 - 1951
Certificate: 07975
"Iron" Cook, 70, Dies At Home
Leonidaus "Iron" Cook, 79, prominent Stanford colored man died at his home in Stanford, Friday, April 20th, at 10:30 am. He had lived in Stanford all his life, and for many years he had carried the mail from the Post Office to the Depot, for 26 years, under contract with the Postal Department.
He had many friends among both races in Lincoln County. He was a member of the Baptist Church, of which he was a trustee for many years. He was President of the church choir.
He led a vigorous life, but several month ago his health began to fall, and he had to give up his many duties.
Funeral services were held at the Colored Baptist Church in Stanford, Tuesday , April 24th, with the Rev E.D. Smith and The Rev O. Talbert of Shelbyville officiating. Arrangements were in the hands of the Adams Funeral home. Burial followed in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Flora Cook, two daughters, Mrs. J. O. Talbert, Shelbyvllle, Mrs. Leo Palmer, Detroit; one-son Bennle Cook, of New York; three sisters Mrs. F. E. Stepp, Stanford. Mrs. Bessie Campbell, Crab Orchard, Mrs. Mary S. Luss, Lexington, and one brother, Cornelius cook, Stanford.
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Leonidas Cook in the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Leonidas Cook
Gender: Male
Registration Age: 59
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1882
Birth Place: Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Stanford, Kentucky, USA
Registration Date: abt 1941
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Height: 5 5
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Weight: 160
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KENTUCKY DEATH RECORDS
Leonidas Cook
Age: 70
Place of death: Lincoln
Place of residence:
Date of death: 4 - 20 - 1951
Certificate: 07975
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