Freeman Cool was found lying at the door of his
sod shanty on Spring Creek, struck by lightning.
He was a bachelor and had but one leg.
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Obit from Unionville Republican - July 29, 1891
Dr. Jacob Cool died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. W.H. Probasco, in Lincoln Township, on Saturday last, at the ripe age of 93 years. Grandfather Cool has been a familiar character in this section of country for the past quarter century. He has always been known as the "faith doctor" and many are the patients he has given relief. He was always respected for his upright character. He leaves an aged wife and several children to mourn his death. The remains were followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends to the Mendota cemetery, where they were consigned to their last resting place.
1870 Census - Lincoln Township, Putnam County, MO Sept 7, 1870
Jacob Cool 74 Farmer Ohio
Dortha 62 NC - Could Not read or write
Freeman 35 Shoemaker Indiana
Wm Jesse 14 Iowa
sod shanty on Spring Creek, struck by lightning.
He was a bachelor and had but one leg.
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Obit from Unionville Republican - July 29, 1891
Dr. Jacob Cool died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. W.H. Probasco, in Lincoln Township, on Saturday last, at the ripe age of 93 years. Grandfather Cool has been a familiar character in this section of country for the past quarter century. He has always been known as the "faith doctor" and many are the patients he has given relief. He was always respected for his upright character. He leaves an aged wife and several children to mourn his death. The remains were followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends to the Mendota cemetery, where they were consigned to their last resting place.
1870 Census - Lincoln Township, Putnam County, MO Sept 7, 1870
Jacob Cool 74 Farmer Ohio
Dortha 62 NC - Could Not read or write
Freeman 35 Shoemaker Indiana
Wm Jesse 14 Iowa
Freeman Cool was found lying at the door of his
sod shanty on Spring Creek, struck by lightning.
He was a bachelor and had but one leg.
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Obit from Unionville Republican - July 29, 1891
Dr. Jacob Cool died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. W.H. Probasco, in Lincoln Township, on Saturday last, at the ripe age of 93 years. Grandfather Cool has been a familiar character in this section of country for the past quarter century. He has always been known as the "faith doctor" and many are the patients he has given relief. He was always respected for his upright character. He leaves an aged wife and several children to mourn his death. The remains were followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends to the Mendota cemetery, where they were consigned to their last resting place.
1870 Census - Lincoln Township, Putnam County, MO Sept 7, 1870
Jacob Cool 74 Farmer Ohio
Dortha 62 NC - Could Not read or write
Freeman 35 Shoemaker Indiana
Wm Jesse 14 Iowa
sod shanty on Spring Creek, struck by lightning.
He was a bachelor and had but one leg.
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Obit from Unionville Republican - July 29, 1891
Dr. Jacob Cool died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. W.H. Probasco, in Lincoln Township, on Saturday last, at the ripe age of 93 years. Grandfather Cool has been a familiar character in this section of country for the past quarter century. He has always been known as the "faith doctor" and many are the patients he has given relief. He was always respected for his upright character. He leaves an aged wife and several children to mourn his death. The remains were followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends to the Mendota cemetery, where they were consigned to their last resting place.
1870 Census - Lincoln Township, Putnam County, MO Sept 7, 1870
Jacob Cool 74 Farmer Ohio
Dortha 62 NC - Could Not read or write
Freeman 35 Shoemaker Indiana
Wm Jesse 14 Iowa
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