Albert Franklin Cook

Albert Franklin Cook was the 1st child of John Robert Cook and the 1st child born to Mary Elizabeth Nixon. Albert Franklin was born 12 Nov 1891 in Olin, Hamilton County, TX. Albert Franklin married Ruthie Ellen Burnett on ??? at the age of ??? and they had 5 children and married Nellie Jane {unknown} on 1937 at the age of ??? and they had 1 child. Albert Franklin died 27 Mar 1960 at the age of 69.

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Family members say that Albert Cook was the sheriff at one time in Albany, Shackelford County, TX. Ruthie was known to have cooked meals for the prisoners in the jail there.

Family members say that Albert & Ruthie lived in Clairette, TX. 

Click here for a map of Texas showing Clairette and Albany, TX.

Click here for the Albert Cook photo album.

Albert Franklin Cook tombstone:

References

Last data update: Aug 20, 2025

1920 United States Census Document, Precinct #3, Shackelford County, Texas; Enumeration Date: Jan 5, 1920, lines 19-23 Citation post date: 2009-07-03

Find A Grave internet website for grave markers, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11388658/albert_franklin-cook Citation post date: 2025-08-20

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Linda (Williamson) Rainey, Citation post date: 2006-07-13

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Mary Lounell (Cook) Robinson, Citation post date: 2006-06-09

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Rachel (Robinson) Sutton, Citation post date: 2006-06-09