John Cook, born at Waterloo, Iowa on January 13, 1897, came to the Carrington area with his parents the William Cooks.
John married Charlotte Austin on March 14, 1922 at Fessenden. Charlotte was born March 7, 1905 at Chaseley. The couple lived near Hurdsfield on a farm until coming to Carrington in 1942.
In Carrington Mr. Cook operated a cream station until his retirement in 1971.
The couple had one daughter, Arvilla. Mr. Cook died May 24, 1977. He is buried in Hurdsfield.
Mrs. Cook resides in Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 20B