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Female Ruth Cook Click to view Ruth Cook in the family tree

Ruth was born on June 13th, 1783 in NC.  Ruth's father was Abraham Cook and her mother was Phebe Mills.  Her paternal grandparents were Thomas Cook and Mary+ Underwood; her maternal grandparents were John+ Mills and Sarah+ Beals. She had six brothers and four sisters, named Isaac, John, Abraham Jr., Jacob, Nathan, Moses, Rachel, Mary, Phebe and Sarah.  She is the youngest of the eleven children.


Ruth's family with Abel Knight

‌Ruth and Abel were married in a religious ceremony in 1799.  They have a son and a daughter, named Abraham and Anna.


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