Jane Delilah Roose Cook

Jane Delilah Roose married William Anthony Hamberlin on November 4, 1858, producing together one daughter Laura Hamberlin Kinard (mother of Maggie May Kinard Jones). W. A. Hamberlin died of dysentery September 15, 1863 at Fort Delaware, Pea Patch Island following his capture at Big Black. Jane then married Green Berry Cook. I have only the transcript of her obituary, below.

Death of Mrs. Jane D. Cook

A good woman passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home when the spirit of Mrs. Jane D. Cook took its flight Oct. 21, 1914.

She was born June 27, 1836, in Alabama. Her maiden name was Miss Jane D. Roose. Of a family of thirteen children she was the last one. It was the happy lot of Mrs. Cook. She was twice married. Her first husband, was William Hamberlin. To this union was born one child. Her second husband was Green Berry Cook.

Those left to mourn her death are one daughter, two grand-daughters, two grand-sons, besides a Host of relatives and friends. We will all miss Aunt Jane, as she was more often called. I can truly say I think Mrs. Cook a good Christian woman. In her girlhood she gave her life to God and united with the Methodist Church, where she remained a faithful member until thirty-seven years ago when she decided to unite with the Baptist church, where she remained until her death. Always trying to help those she could, serving God to the best of her ability.

I can truly say I think God said unto her, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, come up higher."

I have often been with Aunt Jane during her hours of illness. As a true Christian woman her influence will live on forever. Mrs. Cook was a charter member of Providence church. She was one of those rare, good old Confederate women. Sad to say those good old ladies will all soon be transplanted to their home on high.