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     Emmet Fletcher Cook was born on 7 Feb 1881 in KY.^1,2,3,4

Emmet Fletcher Cook married Pearl Bickett, daughter of Jackson Ross Bickett and Laura E. Cargile, on 26 Dec 1915 in Cleburne Co., AR.^5,6

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Emmet Fletcher Cook filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR. He was of medium height, of medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair. He was a self-employed farmer in Pearson, Cleburne Co., AR. Pearl Cook was listed as his nearest relative.¹ Emmet Fletcher Cook was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Mountain Township, Faulkner Co., AR, with others in the household: Pearl Bickett and Jackson Ross Bickett.⁴ Emmet Fletcher Cook was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Mountain Township, Faulkner Co., AR, with others in the household: Pearl Bickett.⁷ Emmet Fletcher Cook was buried on 7 Feb 1958 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Rose Bud, White Co., AR.²

Emmet Fletcher Cook died on 7 Feb 1958 in Rodgers Hospital, Searcy, White Co., AR, at age 77.^2,3

     Mother of Pat Leach Closs. Ruby May Bickett was born on 16 May 1900 in AR.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Jackson Ross Bickett and Laura E. Cargile. Ruby May Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Breckenridge, Faulkner Co., AR, in the household of Jackson Ross Bickett (her father.)² Ruby May Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Mountain Township, Faulkner Co., AR, in the household of Jackson Ross Bickett.³ The obituary of William Bryan Bickett named Pearl Cook, Ruby May Bickett and Jewel A. Leach, sister/s, as surviving, 7 Aug 1922.⁴

Ruby May Bickett married Delmer L. Sellers on 7 Oct 1943 in Canadian Co., OK.⁵

Ruby May Bickett died on 13 May 1993 at age 92.¹ She was buried in Yukon Cemetery, Yukon, Canadian Co., OK.¹

     James Penninger was born on 24 Mar 1827 in NC.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Penninger and Jane Bickett.

James Penninger was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850.³ He was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Henry Penninger.⁴

James Penninger married Elizabeth J. Penninger, daughter of Peter W. Penninger and Ann Osborne, in 1853 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.⁵ James Penninger was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, with others in the household: Elizabeth J. Penninger.² James Penninger was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Washburn, Sebastian Co., AR, with others in the household: Elizabeth J. Penninger.⁶ James Penninger was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Washburn, Sebastian Co., AR, with others in the household: Elizabeth J. Penninger.⁷

James Penninger died on 3 Sep 1896 in Comanche Co., TX, at age 69.¹ He was buried in Sipe Springs Cemetery, Sipe Springs, Comanche Co., TX.¹

     Margaret Penninger was born circa 1825 in NC. She was the daughter of Henry Penninger and Jane Bickett.

Margaret Penninger was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850.¹

Margaret Penninger married Robert Harkins on 26 Nov 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.² Margaret Penninger was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Robert Harkins.³ Margaret Penninger was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Ouachita, Hot Spring Co., AR, in the household of Robert Harkins.⁴

     Drucella Penninger was born circa 1830 in NC. She was the daughter of Henry Penninger and Jane Bickett.

Drucella Penninger was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850.¹ She was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Henry Penninger.²

Drucella Penninger married John A. House on 27 Sep 1855 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.³ Drucella Penninger was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Moss, Columbia Co., AR, in the household of John A. House.⁴

     Rachel P. Penninger was born on 22 Sep 1831 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Penninger and Jane Bickett.

Rachel P. Penninger was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850.²

Rachel P. Penninger was enumerated in the censuses of 1850,³ and of 1860, in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Henry Penninger (her father.)⁴

Rachel P. Penninger married John A. House between 1863 and 1868.⁵

Rachel P. Penninger was enumerated in the censuses of 1870,⁶ of 1880,⁷ and of 1900, in Center, Sebastian Co., AR, in the household of John A. House.⁵ Rachel P. Penninger was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Springdale, Washington Co., AR, in the household of John A. House (her husband.)⁸ Rachel P. Penninger received a widow's pension on 10 Aug 1914 for her husband's service in the CSA, Co. B, 19th Arkansas Infantry. She was living in Springdale, Washington Co., AR.⁹

Rachel P. Penninger died on 30 Oct 1914 in Washington Co., AR, at age 83.^10,11 She was buried in Bluff Cemetery, Springdale, Washington Co., AR.¹

     Henry H. Penninger was born circa 1833 in NC. He was the son of Henry Penninger and Jane Bickett.

Henry H. Penninger was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850.¹ He was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Henry Penninger.² Henry H. Penninger was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Ann Osborne.³

Henry H. Penninger married Amanda Penninger, daughter of Peter W. Penninger and Ann Osborne, on 20 Nov 1861 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.^4,5

Henry H. Penninger began military service in the CSA, in Co. E, 31st Louisiana Infantry. His residence was Claiborne Parish, LA. He was on the Roll of Prisoners of War. He was captured in Vicksburg, MS, on 4 Jul 1863.^6,7 His military service ended in Jun 1865 when he was paroled.⁶ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Center, Sebastian Co., AR, with others in the household: Amanda Penninger.⁸ Henry was an ordained minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, his credientials being recorded on 15 Nov 1873 in Sebastian Co., AR.⁹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Center, Sebastian Co., AR, with others in the household: Amanda Penninger.¹⁰ Henry H. Penninger was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Center, Sebastian Co., AR, with others in the household: Amanda Penninger.¹¹

Henry H. Penninger received a pension in Polk Co., AR, for his service in the CSA, in Company E, 31st Louisiana Infantry Regiment. There is no date on this pension index entry.¹²

Henry H. Penninger died on 16 Dec 1904 in Polk Co., AR.¹²

     Peter W. Penninger was born on 10 Nov 1836 in NC.¹ He was the son of Henry Penninger and Jane Bickett.

Peter W. Penninger was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850.² He was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Henry Penninger.³

Peter W. Penninger married Louisa Clara Nix circa 1863.⁴

Peter W. Penninger died on 1 Jan 1892 at age 55.¹ He was buried in Campground Cemetery, Melder, Rapides Parish, LA.¹

     Jane E. Wolfe was born on 9 Nov 1832 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan G. Wolfe and Margaret S. Bickett.

Jane E. Wolfe was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850. She was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Jonathan G. Wolfe.

Jane E. Wolfe married Tapley Bullard on 18 Dec 1851 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.² Jane E. Wolfe was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Coosa Co., AL, in the household of Tapley Bullard.³ Jane E. Wolfe was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Tapley Bullard.⁴ Jane E. Wolfe was enumerated in the census of 1880 in McConathy, Clay Co., AL, in the household of Tapley Bullard.⁵

In the will of Jonathan G. Wolfe, dated 14 Mar 1882 in Coosa Co., AL, Jane E. Bullard, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁶ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Millerville, Clay Co., AL.⁷

Jane E. Wolfe died on 10 Sep 1903 at age 70.¹ She was buried in Millerville Baptist Church Cemetery, Millerville, Clay Co., AL.¹

     Sarah E. Wolfe was born circa 1836 in NC. She was the daughter of Jonathan G. Wolfe and Margaret S. Bickett.

Sarah E. Wolfe was living in Tallapoosa Co., AL, before 1850. She was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of Jonathan G. Wolfe.

Sarah E. Wolfe married William M. Whitehead on 2 Apr 1854 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.¹ Sarah E. Wolfe was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William M. Whitehead.²

In the will of Jonathan G. Wolfe, dated 14 Mar 1882 in Coosa Co., AL, Sarah E. Whitehead, his daughter, was named as an heir.³ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Hackneyville, Tallapoosa Co., AL.⁴

Sarah E. Wolfe died on 20 Sep 1925 in Tallapoosa City, Tallapoosa Co., AL.⁵