Cook, Robert William
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1944
Biography
Robert William Cook, 1874-1944. 1903 Spouse: Hannah Louisa Mary Cook 1882-1961.
They had three daughters: Viola Elizabeth Cook, Robinia Hoya Cook ‘Bena’ and Daphne Alma Cook.
Daphne married and became Mrs Daphne Adams.
The Cook family’s early days were in Rangiora. From there they appeared to move to Masterton and then on to Gisborne. R W Cook is listed as a gardener by trade, thus the flower names for his daughters. He was what we now call a landscaper.
Viola was a student at Gisborne Central in 1918. She was a teacher there 1924-25 and 1936-1940. In the 1960s she was a teacher at Mangapapa School. She and her sister Daphne were enthusiastic members of the Baptist church.
The National Library of New Zealand has an album of cards posted to Mr R W Cook of Rangiora depicting ‘Album of cards acquired by, or posted to Mr R W Cook, of Rangiora. Predominantly chromolithographs of attractive young women, and black and white photographs and art reproductions of female nudes.
Source [Tairāwhiti Museum]
Robert William Cook was the son of Job Cook [1848-1922] and his wife Elizabeth. The Cook family arrived in Lyttelton on the Crusader in 1883 with his wife and three children [Robert, Mary and Frederick] Job Cook was a gardener in Govenors Bay and late moved out to Rangiora in 1886. He retired to Christchurch in 1916.
Found in 136 Collections and/or Records:
Decoration Christchurch, 1890 - 1930
Glass plate negatives of various events and locations in the Christchurch area including those relating to the Christchurch International Exhibition and Boar War Peace Celebrations.
Dunedin Express, 1890 - 1930
Glass plate negatives of the Cook family in the Canterbury area including Lyttelton, central Christchurch and Christchurch Railway Station.
Eva, 1890 - 1930
Glass plate negatives relating to Cook family visits to Otarama. Includes those of the Canterbury Plains and Ashley Gorge.
Family in garden, 1880 - 1920
1 x black and white photograph of a family group in a garden. Possibly members of the Cook family.
Family outside a house in Rangiora, 15 January 1910
1 x black and white photograph of a family, possibly the Cook family outside a house in Rangiora. On rear of photograph is written in fountain pen 'To Bob and Lonie, Taken January 15th 1910, Northbrook Road, Rangiora. See part of the old shed with fowl house attached. What do you think of gover [sp?], he arrived on the scene at the last moment. Taken one evening at 6 o'clock. Billy'. Matt board has photographer credit of H.D. Bettger, Rangiora.
First photo taken by me, 1890 - 1930
Glass plate negatives of scenes in and around Rangiora including those relating to flood damage to the Ashley River Bridge.
Frames, 1890 - 1930
Glass plate negatives of the Cook family and lifestock at their home in Rangiora. Also includes slides of snow and hail events.
Fruit Trees in Bloom, 1890 - 1930
Glass plate negatives of the Cook family, their garden and lifestock at their home in Rangiora.
Fruit Trees in Bloom, 1890 - 1930
Glass plate negatives of the Cook family, their garden and lifestock at their home in Rangiora.