John F. Cook

    John F. Cook, dry goods merchant, Lawrenceburgh, was born in Germany, in 1847, son of F. W. Cook (or Koch). He was brought to this country by his parents, and educated in the Lawrenceburgh schools. In 1867, he began the clothing business, which, in connection with dry goods, he has ever since continued, except one year, in the hardware trade. In 1868, he married Anna E. Vogel, daughter of George P. Vogel, and they have two children -Frederick J., and Elsie. Mr. Cook carries an elegant stock of dry goods, dress goods, velvetines, etc., and enjoys a full share of the general patronage.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.