Background
Cook, James Henry was born on August 26, 1858 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry and Elizabeth (Shaw) Cook.
Cook, James Henry was born on August 26, 1858 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry and Elizabeth (Shaw) Cook.
Educational public schools.
WS Ranch, Socorro County, New Mexico, 1882-1887. Owner Agate Springs Ranch, Agate, Sioux County, Nebraska, since 1887. Discovered Agate Springs Fossil Quarries, from which many valuable prehistoric specimens have been secured.
Maintains with Harold J. Cook, a free music of natural history, at Agate.
Guide and scout with Texas Rangers in early 70’son Scout for United States cavalry in Geronimo Indian Campaign, 1885, 86.
Member American Institute Social Science, Nebraska State History Secretary, National Indian War Veterans. Member Boy Scouts America. Member Order Indian Wars of the United States.
Married Kate Graham Cook, September 28, 1886. Children: Harold James, John Graham (deceased), Manager.