I found a book that listed cabinet makers in Kentucky - I offer this information to other Cook researchers that might have had a craftsman in the family.
J. A. Cook, at Milburn, Ballard County, KY 1859
John Cook, chairmaker, on South Main between 7th and 8th in Covington, Kenton Co, KY 1859
John Cook, age 38, born in Virginia, in Kentucky 3 years, chairmaker, Greenup Coup 1850
R. J. Cook, age 20, born Pennsylvania, Jefferson County, KY
Geo. Cooke, age 19, runaway apprentice to house joiner, Fayette Co, KY
John Cooke, age 21, chairmaker and wheelwright, Gallatin Co, KY
Source: A Checklist of Kentucky Cabinetmakers from 1775 to 1859 by Mrs. Wade Hampton Whitley
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