Louisa Thurtell was born in Malden, Massachusetts, as verified by her birth certificate. She married Wilbur Cook, and they lived most of their married life in Chicago, Illinois. After his death in 1920, she moved to California, where she lived the rest of her life. She died December 31, 1948. "Aunt Louie" never had children, but was remembered with affection by her nieces and nephews.

The photo of her as a young woman is from the collection of Charlotte Mackie. The photo of her as an adult is from the collection of RobRoy (Sandy) McGregor and was taken in 1915.

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Susan T. Miller's Genealogy Home Page
Family Group Sheet Page for Louise Thurtell Cook and Wilbur Cook
More Information about Louise Thurtell Cook
More Information about Wilbur Cook