Clark County Clipper
Ashland, Kansas
April 1930
Thomas Burton Cook
April 24, 1904 - April 27, 1930
Thomas Burton Cook was born April 24, 1904. Until about three years ago
he had lived in various states. At that time he came to Colorado with his
parents and has made his home near Pritchett. He was an upright, honest
young man, who dealt fair with his fellows. He was not a member of any
church, altho he respected religion in the lives, and believed in God and
that there was a hereafter.
He passed away suddenly after a short illness at the age of 26 years and
three days. He left to mourn his departure. His mother and father, Mr. and
Mrs. R. M. Cook; Mr. S. B. Givler, his grandfather, Plains, Kansas; four
brothers, William Nelson Cook, Anthony, Kansas, Robert, Alexander and Vance
Cook of Pritchett, and an aunt and family, Mrs. May Novinger and family. A
host of aunts and uncles and cousins and friends.