Explore our collection of historical documents, journals, biographies, and published works related to the Phineas Wolcott Cook family. These resources provide invaluable insights into the lives of our ancestors and their contributions to family and church history.
Primary Family Histories
These comprehensive histories form the foundation of our family documentation.
Biography of Phineas Wolcott Cook (1819-1900)
The complete life story of our family's patriarch, including his youth in Connecticut, conversion to the LDS Church, pioneer journey west, and establishment of settlements in Utah and Idaho.
Read OnlineThe Journal of Phineas Wolcott Cook
Original journal entries from Phineas's own hand, documenting his experiences from 1838 to 1900. These firsthand accounts provide intimate details of pioneer life and faith.
Available in the family archives
Published Books
Professional publications available for purchase through Amazon and our store.
Phineas Wolcott Cook: Pioneer, Patriarch, Builder
A comprehensive biography detailing the life and legacy of Phineas Wolcott Cook.
View in BooksHistory of Henry Cooke and His Descendants
Tracing the Cooke family line from England to America and beyond.
View in BooksFamily Unit Histories
Histories of Phineas's wives and their descendants.
Ann Eliza Howland Cook (1823-1896)
First wife of Phineas W. Cook, mother of his first sixteen children, pioneer and faithful companion.
Representative: See Officers page
Amanda Polly Savage Cook (1836-1915)
Second wife, sealed to Phineas in 1869, mother of nine children.
Representative: See Officers page
Catherine McCleve Cook (1836-1869)
Third wife, sealed to Phineas in 1869, passed away the same year.
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Johanna Christina Pahlson Cook (1845-1929)
Fourth wife, sealed to Phineas in 1878, Swedish convert, mother of six children.
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Historical Skits and Dramatic Works
Bringing our family history to life through performance.
Cook Family Historical Skits
A collection of over 20 dramatic skits based on actual events from the life of Phineas Wolcott Cook and his family, spanning from 1829 to 1847.
View All SkitsFamily Vignettes
Short historical narratives exploring specific events and time periods.
Family History Vignettes
Eleven vignettes covering events from 1638 to 1819, including stories of ancestors who came before Phineas Wolcott Cook.
Read VignettesNewsletters
Our family newsletter archives contain additional historical articles, family updates, and research findings.
Newsletter Archives (2003-2023)
Browse 33 issues of our family newsletter containing historical articles, genealogical research, family stories, and event coverage.
View NewslettersResearch Resources
Additional resources for family history research and genealogy.
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