Death Records

Elbert Co., Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990 
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1067)

Elbert Co., Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990 (apparently loose papers some duplicated elsewhere) (familysearch.org film 4968328 image 15-18) 
    7/7/1836 - Return on estate of Beverly C. Cook reports that William D. Cook was paid on 1/16/1836 (with his signature)
 

Register of (Probate) Sales for Henry Co., Georgia 1829-1888
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1066)


Henry Co., Georgia Register of Sales 1829-1888 v. C-D 1829-1888 p37-38 (familysearch.org film 5759474 image 39) 
1841 Thomas Cook estate sale 6/30/1841:
    William D. Cook bought: "Stilyards" 25c, "Bell & Steel Trop" 25c, "Book" 1.12 1/2 & "Lot of hogs" 7.00

Sumter Co., Alabama Will Book 2 1851-1872

(C. Avis Catalog entry #1058)

Abstract of will of Seth Little, Sumter Co., Alabama

found at familysearch.org, film 7651241, images 986-988

p. 325-327

Will dated 7/17/1865; received, probated and recorded 11/9/1865

1. To wife Elizabeth Little:  dower interest in land, 5 cows and calves and the carriage

2. To son Benjamin W. Little land (H. T. Stanton tract) except 90 acres and tract where daughter Mary L. Jenkins lives; also one fifth of mules, cattle, sheep and hogs.; plus all household and kitchen furniture

3. Other children: W. G. Little, Jr., Mary L. Jenkins, Seth Little, Jr, Minnie S. Little get the 90 acres.

4. Children of W. G. , M. L., and Minnie S. more land

5. Grandson Edwin S. Little Jr. not mentioned "because his mothers ? of conduct towards me has been what I deemed inconsistent and disrespectful which brought us to a settlement, and she rec'd all she was entitled to and all I desired she or my grand-son Edwin S. Little should have from my property or estate in any way."

W. G. Little Jr and Seth Little Jr executors

Death Certificate of John Berrian Mooring
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1054)

TEXAS STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Reg. Dis. No. 6575
Registered No. 301

1.  Place of Death:  State of Texas
     County:  Harris         City:  Houston  2904 Chenevert St.  
2.  Full Name:  John Brett Mooring
     Residence:  No. 2904 St. Chenevert
3.  Sex:  Male,  4. Race:  White,  5. Married
6.  Date of Birth:  October 29, 1858
7.  Age:  66 years, 3 months, 6 days
8.  Occupation:  Retired Farmer
9.  Birthplace:  Texas
10.  Name of Father:  L. S. Mooring    11. Birthplace:  don't know 
12.  Maiden name of Mother:  don't know    13. Birthplace: N.C.
14.  The above is true (Informant):  Josie Mooring Roberts (Address) 2904 Chenevert
15.  Filed 2-6 1925 G. G. McDonald  {signed} Registrar

16.  Date of Death:  February 5, 1925
17.  I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from 
Feb 5, 1925 to Feb 5, 1925 
that I last saw her alive on Feb 5, 1925 
The death occurred on the date stated above at 4 pm. 
The Cause of Death was as follows:  
       "Heart failure"         Duration: 
Contributory:  high blood pressure
18. Where was disease contracted if not at place of death?  
Did an operation precede death?  No.
Was there an autopsy?  No.
What test confirmed diagnosis?  No.
Signed:  C. V. Burneo {signed}  705 Kress Bldg

19.  Place of Burial or Removal:   Bedias, Tex  Date of Burial:  Feb 6, 1925
20.  Undertaker:  Fogle West, Houston, Tex
 

Death Certificate of Mattie Mooring Hooker
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1049)

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
NO. 38231

1.  Place of Death:  State of Texas
     County of Grimes         City or Precinct No.: 8  
2.  Full Name of Deceased:  Mrs. Mattie Mooring Hooker
     Residence:  City:  Shiro, County:  Grimes, State:  Texas
3.  Sex:  Female,  4. Race:  White,  5. Married
6.  Date of Birth:  October 21, 1858
7.  Age:  85 years, 10 months, 7 days
8.  Occupation:  Retired
9.  Birthplace:  Grimes County Texas
10.  Father's name:  L. S. Mooring    11. Birthplace:  N.C.
12.  Mother's Maiden name:  Wilkerson    13. Birthplace: N.C.
14.  Informant:  S. B. Hooker  Address:  Shiro, Texas
15.  Place of Burial or Removal:   Shiro, Texas  Date:  August 29, 1944
16.  Undertaker Signature:  Lindley Funeral Home #524, Navasota, Texas

17.  Date of Death:  August 28, 1944
18.  I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from 
August 5, 1944 to August 28, 1944.  
I last saw her alive on Aud[sic] 28, 1944.  
The death occurred on the date stated above at 8:30 am. 

The Primary Cause of Death was:  
       Pneumonia Labor         Duration: 15 Days
Contributory Causes Were:  Fall hip injury

Signature:  G. C. Sanders M.D. COR. [signed]
Address:  Richards, Texas

20. File Number ____  File Date:  Aug. 30, 1944  
Signature of Local Registrar:  J. C. Hurt [signed]  
Post Office Address:  Shiro, Texas

Obituary of Odell Cook
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1033)
(Document ID #653)

Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper, Fort Worth, Texas unknown date in Feb 1978

COOK
ODELL G. COOK, 60, 5128 Collinwood, passed away Monday.  Retired from General Dynamics.  Survivors:  Wife Mrs. Nina L. Cook, Fort Worth; daughters Sandra S. Flinn, Arlington, Betsy Avis, South Pasadena, California; grandchildren, Jennifer Flinn, Arlington, David Avis, South Pasadena, California.  Services 11 a.m. Thursday Greenwood Chapel.  Rev. Paul Duckett officiating.  Interment Greenwood Memorial Park.  Arrangements Greenwood, 3100 White Settlement Rd. at University Dr., 336-0584.
 

Hardin Co., TN Tombstone Records
(C. Avis Catalog entry #452)


Savanna Cemetery, Savanna, TN
p. 31
T. J. Herring   b. 2/19/1857 d. 5/21/1899

p. 32
J. H. Herring   b. 7/30/1826 d. 9/7/1868
Elizabeth M. daughter of J. H. & J. Herring   d. 8/4/1864 aged 8 months
Julia wife of J. H. Herring   d. 7/31/1864 aged 31 years 7 months 22 days
Sue M. daughter of J. H. & J. Herring   d. 4/6/1862 aged 8 months 2 days
W. Valentine son of J. H. & J. Herring   b. 2/14/1860 d. 11/1/1860

Death Certificate of Henry C. Cook
(C. Avis Catalog entry #584)

Texas Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Standard Certificate of Death
14072
(Rehmeyer Hospital)

1.  Place of Death:  
    State of Texas
    County:  Ward 
    City:  Monahans, Texas.  
2.  Full Name of Deceased:  Henry Clarence Cook.
    Length of residence where death occurred:  14 years
2.  Residence of Deceased:  Street and No.: 508 Rodgers  City: Monahans  County: Ward  State: Tex 

PERSONAL AND STATISTICAL PARTICULARS
3.  Sex:  Male,  4. Race:  White,  5. Married
6.  Date of Birth:  4/1/1893
7.  Age:  52 years, 11 months, 23 days
8A.  Trade, profession or kind of work done:  Merchant
8B.  Industry or business in which engaged:  Feed
9.  Birthplace:  Arkansas
10.  Father's name:  Wm. Henry Cook  11. Birthplace:  La.
13.  Mother's name:  Katherine Shaw    13. Birthplace: La.
14.  Informant:  Mrs. H. C. Cook [signed]  Monahans, Texas
15. Place of burial or removal:  Eldorado, Ark.  Date:  3-25-1945
16. Undertaker:  Walter Burwell, Monahans, Texas

MEDICAL PARTICULARS
17.  Date of Death:  March 24th, 1945
Death occurred on the date stated above at 1:00 AM
The Primary Cause of Death:  Myocarditis  
Contributory Causes were Coronary occlusion
Signature:  Paul Kenstadt M.D. Cor.  Monahans, Texas20. File Number:  25  

File Date:  3-25-1945 
Signature of local registrar:  J. B. Jordan [signed]  
Post office address:  Monahans, Texas

Death Certificate of Minnie Ola Bush Avis
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1024)

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
STATE FILE NO. 36389

1.  Place of Death:  County:  Wichita.  City:  Wichita Falls,  Length of stay in this place:  67,  Address:  1318 10th Street
2.  Usual Residence:  State:  Texas, County:  Wichita, City:  Wichita Falls,  Street address:  1318 10th Street
3.  Name of Deceased:  Minnie Ola Avis
4.  Date of Death:  June 27, 1952
5.  Sex:  Female,  6. Race:  White,  7. Widowed
8.  Date of Birth:  January 22, 1865
9.  Age:  86 years, 6 months, 5 days
10.  Occupation:  Housewife
11.  Birthplace:  Parkersburg, West Virginia
12.  Father's name:  Isaac Bush    Birthplace:  W. Va.
13.  Mother's name:  Unk.    Birthplace: Unk.
16.  Informant:  Mrs. James B. Baker [signed]
17.  Cause of Death:  Hypertensive Heart Disease  Due to:  Senility
19.  Autopsy:  No
21.  I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from March 16, 1952 to June27, 1952, that I last saw the deceased alive on June 27, 1952 , and that death occurred at 7:00 pm from the causes and on the date stated above.
22.  Signature:  W. A. S. B. Halland  322 Hamilton Building  June 30, 19__
23.  Burial:   June 29, 1952  Riverside Cemetery Wichita Falls Texas
24.  Funeral Director's Signature:  Hampton Vaughan Merkle  R. M. Vaughan [signed]
25.  Registrar's File No.:  308  Received:  July 1 1952  Signed:  Paul Lee Blevins [signed]

[The informant was her daughter Ruby]

San Antonio Express, 7/19/1903
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1011)

vol. 38, issue #200, p. 3
 

    Temple, Tex. July 17.  C. G. Mooring, father of Mrs. James Rudd of this city and for a number of years a resident of Temple, but for the last two years living at Mineral Wells, died very suddenly at his home yesterday morning.  His remains were brought here last night and interment will take place at 10. a. m. today from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James Rudd.