Son of Palmer & Mary Halsey Cooke
Born Red Hook
Died Red Hook
Other sources list Giles as dying in Madalin, now known as Tivoli, New York.
Obituary for GILES C. COOKE.
Giles C. Cooke, whose death at his home near Madalin on August 27, at the age of 72, was mentioned in Friday morning's EAGLE, was born in the house in which he died. His late residence is one' of the pleasantest places in the neighborhood of Madalin. A waterfall, a sulfur spring, a winding stream, trees and lawn, make a scene of rural beauty. Mr. Cooke was by profession a surveyor and his great skill made him sought for in the running of disputed boundary lines. He was by turns teacher, lecturer, manufacturer, inventor and farmer. The woolen mill on his place is almost the last remaining relic of the times when farmers had their wool carded into "rolls." He built a bridge across the White Clay Kill, which, at high water, is submerged more than two feet in the swift running stream, and yet is not carried away. This is considered a great triumph of engineering. Mr. Cooke possessed considerable, literary ability, and he published writings in both prose and verse are numerous. He published a volume of poems, which can be found in the principal public libraries of the United States. He was on both sides of the best New England stock. His mother was a daughter of Jeremiah Halsey, who built the present state house of Connecticut, but was cheated out of his pay. Another Jeremiah Halsey is now one of the leading lawyers of Connecticut. He and his only brother Halsey played the organ at St. Paul's Church for four-teen years. His father, Palmer Cooke, was one of the organizers of the first Episcopal Church in Red Hook. Mr. Cooke was a man of very superior mental ability, a man of positive principles, of high moral qualify, and on all the important questions of the day took decided ground. He was a staunch friend of the slave at a time when it was not popular to be an abolitionist In his religious life he was distinguished by his ardent and sincere piety. He was indeed a true follower of Christ. His religion took the practical form of kindness to the poor and suffering. He was social, in his nature and fond of the converse of intellectual friends. His wit and humor, and his skill as a story teller, made him the life of the company. In his friend-ships he was firm and steadfast. His character may be summed up by saying he was an intelligent Christian gentleman.
Poughkeepsie Daily Eagle, Saturday, August 30, 1890. Page 5
Also to be known, Giles Cooke was appointed the Secretary for the Reformed Dutch Church near Madalin (aka The Red Church) in a meeting held on the benefit of the church and cemetery on March 14, 1863. The beginning of The Red Church Cemetery Association.
Born Red Hook
Died Red Hook
Other sources list Giles as dying in Madalin, now known as Tivoli, New York.
Obituary for GILES C. COOKE.
Giles C. Cooke, whose death at his home near Madalin on August 27, at the age of 72, was mentioned in Friday morning's EAGLE, was born in the house in which he died. His late residence is one' of the pleasantest places in the neighborhood of Madalin. A waterfall, a sulfur spring, a winding stream, trees and lawn, make a scene of rural beauty. Mr. Cooke was by profession a surveyor and his great skill made him sought for in the running of disputed boundary lines. He was by turns teacher, lecturer, manufacturer, inventor and farmer. The woolen mill on his place is almost the last remaining relic of the times when farmers had their wool carded into "rolls." He built a bridge across the White Clay Kill, which, at high water, is submerged more than two feet in the swift running stream, and yet is not carried away. This is considered a great triumph of engineering. Mr. Cooke possessed considerable, literary ability, and he published writings in both prose and verse are numerous. He published a volume of poems, which can be found in the principal public libraries of the United States. He was on both sides of the best New England stock. His mother was a daughter of Jeremiah Halsey, who built the present state house of Connecticut, but was cheated out of his pay. Another Jeremiah Halsey is now one of the leading lawyers of Connecticut. He and his only brother Halsey played the organ at St. Paul's Church for four-teen years. His father, Palmer Cooke, was one of the organizers of the first Episcopal Church in Red Hook. Mr. Cooke was a man of very superior mental ability, a man of positive principles, of high moral qualify, and on all the important questions of the day took decided ground. He was a staunch friend of the slave at a time when it was not popular to be an abolitionist In his religious life he was distinguished by his ardent and sincere piety. He was indeed a true follower of Christ. His religion took the practical form of kindness to the poor and suffering. He was social, in his nature and fond of the converse of intellectual friends. His wit and humor, and his skill as a story teller, made him the life of the company. In his friend-ships he was firm and steadfast. His character may be summed up by saying he was an intelligent Christian gentleman.
Poughkeepsie Daily Eagle, Saturday, August 30, 1890. Page 5
Also to be known, Giles Cooke was appointed the Secretary for the Reformed Dutch Church near Madalin (aka The Red Church) in a meeting held on the benefit of the church and cemetery on March 14, 1863. The beginning of The Red Church Cemetery Association.
Son of Palmer & Mary Halsey Cooke
Born Red Hook
Died Red Hook
Other sources list Giles as dying in Madalin, now known as Tivoli, New York.
Obituary for GILES C. COOKE.
Giles C. Cooke, whose death at his home near Madalin on August 27, at the age of 72, was mentioned in Friday morning's EAGLE, was born in the house in which he died. His late residence is one' of the pleasantest places in the neighborhood of Madalin. A waterfall, a sulfur spring, a winding stream, trees and lawn, make a scene of rural beauty. Mr. Cooke was by profession a surveyor and his great skill made him sought for in the running of disputed boundary lines. He was by turns teacher, lecturer, manufacturer, inventor and farmer. The woolen mill on his place is almost the last remaining relic of the times when farmers had their wool carded into "rolls." He built a bridge across the White Clay Kill, which, at high water, is submerged more than two feet in the swift running stream, and yet is not carried away. This is considered a great triumph of engineering. Mr. Cooke possessed considerable, literary ability, and he published writings in both prose and verse are numerous. He published a volume of poems, which can be found in the principal public libraries of the United States. He was on both sides of the best New England stock. His mother was a daughter of Jeremiah Halsey, who built the present state house of Connecticut, but was cheated out of his pay. Another Jeremiah Halsey is now one of the leading lawyers of Connecticut. He and his only brother Halsey played the organ at St. Paul's Church for four-teen years. His father, Palmer Cooke, was one of the organizers of the first Episcopal Church in Red Hook. Mr. Cooke was a man of very superior mental ability, a man of positive principles, of high moral qualify, and on all the important questions of the day took decided ground. He was a staunch friend of the slave at a time when it was not popular to be an abolitionist In his religious life he was distinguished by his ardent and sincere piety. He was indeed a true follower of Christ. His religion took the practical form of kindness to the poor and suffering. He was social, in his nature and fond of the converse of intellectual friends. His wit and humor, and his skill as a story teller, made him the life of the company. In his friend-ships he was firm and steadfast. His character may be summed up by saying he was an intelligent Christian gentleman.
Poughkeepsie Daily Eagle, Saturday, August 30, 1890. Page 5
Also to be known, Giles Cooke was appointed the Secretary for the Reformed Dutch Church near Madalin (aka The Red Church) in a meeting held on the benefit of the church and cemetery on March 14, 1863. The beginning of The Red Church Cemetery Association.
Born Red Hook
Died Red Hook
Other sources list Giles as dying in Madalin, now known as Tivoli, New York.
Obituary for GILES C. COOKE.
Giles C. Cooke, whose death at his home near Madalin on August 27, at the age of 72, was mentioned in Friday morning's EAGLE, was born in the house in which he died. His late residence is one' of the pleasantest places in the neighborhood of Madalin. A waterfall, a sulfur spring, a winding stream, trees and lawn, make a scene of rural beauty. Mr. Cooke was by profession a surveyor and his great skill made him sought for in the running of disputed boundary lines. He was by turns teacher, lecturer, manufacturer, inventor and farmer. The woolen mill on his place is almost the last remaining relic of the times when farmers had their wool carded into "rolls." He built a bridge across the White Clay Kill, which, at high water, is submerged more than two feet in the swift running stream, and yet is not carried away. This is considered a great triumph of engineering. Mr. Cooke possessed considerable, literary ability, and he published writings in both prose and verse are numerous. He published a volume of poems, which can be found in the principal public libraries of the United States. He was on both sides of the best New England stock. His mother was a daughter of Jeremiah Halsey, who built the present state house of Connecticut, but was cheated out of his pay. Another Jeremiah Halsey is now one of the leading lawyers of Connecticut. He and his only brother Halsey played the organ at St. Paul's Church for four-teen years. His father, Palmer Cooke, was one of the organizers of the first Episcopal Church in Red Hook. Mr. Cooke was a man of very superior mental ability, a man of positive principles, of high moral qualify, and on all the important questions of the day took decided ground. He was a staunch friend of the slave at a time when it was not popular to be an abolitionist In his religious life he was distinguished by his ardent and sincere piety. He was indeed a true follower of Christ. His religion took the practical form of kindness to the poor and suffering. He was social, in his nature and fond of the converse of intellectual friends. His wit and humor, and his skill as a story teller, made him the life of the company. In his friend-ships he was firm and steadfast. His character may be summed up by saying he was an intelligent Christian gentleman.
Poughkeepsie Daily Eagle, Saturday, August 30, 1890. Page 5
Also to be known, Giles Cooke was appointed the Secretary for the Reformed Dutch Church near Madalin (aka The Red Church) in a meeting held on the benefit of the church and cemetery on March 14, 1863. The beginning of The Red Church Cemetery Association.
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