William was the eldest child of Anthony Cook and Sarah Grant. He married first to Susan Herbert, daughter of Jacob Herbert, on 23 Dec. 1830. She died the following year. He married second to Mrs. Elizabeth (Grant) Westcott on 18 Nov. 1840 at St. Michael's Church, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ. He married third to Mary E. (Allison) Westcott on 26 Oct. 1867 in Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ. She was the daughter of Thomas S. Allison, New Jersey Secretary of State and a federal paymaster, and his wife Margaret.
The following bio was contributed by Scott Balyer (thanks!) from published sources:
William's early years were spent in Ewing but later moved to Trenton. He was the owner of considerable property. In 1832 he engaged in the lumber business as well as becoming a building contractor. In 1843, he and his brother filled many large contracts; among the structures erected by them were the Third and Fourth Presbyterian Churches and the State Normal and the Model Schools. He retired in 1850.
He was a director of the Trenton Banking Company, Trenton Savings Fund, Camden & Amboy Railroad Company, and the New York Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He was Republican and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, filling the office of trustee from 1834.
The following bio was contributed by Scott Balyer (thanks!) from published sources:
William's early years were spent in Ewing but later moved to Trenton. He was the owner of considerable property. In 1832 he engaged in the lumber business as well as becoming a building contractor. In 1843, he and his brother filled many large contracts; among the structures erected by them were the Third and Fourth Presbyterian Churches and the State Normal and the Model Schools. He retired in 1850.
He was a director of the Trenton Banking Company, Trenton Savings Fund, Camden & Amboy Railroad Company, and the New York Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He was Republican and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, filling the office of trustee from 1834.
William was the eldest child of Anthony Cook and Sarah Grant. He married first to Susan Herbert, daughter of Jacob Herbert, on 23 Dec. 1830. She died the following year. He married second to Mrs. Elizabeth (Grant) Westcott on 18 Nov. 1840 at St. Michael's Church, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ. He married third to Mary E. (Allison) Westcott on 26 Oct. 1867 in Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ. She was the daughter of Thomas S. Allison, New Jersey Secretary of State and a federal paymaster, and his wife Margaret.
The following bio was contributed by Scott Balyer (thanks!) from published sources:
William's early years were spent in Ewing but later moved to Trenton. He was the owner of considerable property. In 1832 he engaged in the lumber business as well as becoming a building contractor. In 1843, he and his brother filled many large contracts; among the structures erected by them were the Third and Fourth Presbyterian Churches and the State Normal and the Model Schools. He retired in 1850.
He was a director of the Trenton Banking Company, Trenton Savings Fund, Camden & Amboy Railroad Company, and the New York Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He was Republican and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, filling the office of trustee from 1834.
The following bio was contributed by Scott Balyer (thanks!) from published sources:
William's early years were spent in Ewing but later moved to Trenton. He was the owner of considerable property. In 1832 he engaged in the lumber business as well as becoming a building contractor. In 1843, he and his brother filled many large contracts; among the structures erected by them were the Third and Fourth Presbyterian Churches and the State Normal and the Model Schools. He retired in 1850.
He was a director of the Trenton Banking Company, Trenton Savings Fund, Camden & Amboy Railroad Company, and the New York Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He was Republican and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, filling the office of trustee from 1834.
Bio by: Scott Balyer
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