Mary E. Cook

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(07-04-2017 04:41 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Thanks Susan and John!

"On the evening succeeding the assassination two suspicious characters were seen to enter the house and they remained there for some time. She (Mary Cook) denies parties were there the next day, but denies they were there that evening. It was supposed they were parties accessory to the murder who received assistance from her. The above facts rendered it prudent in our judgment to have her arrested and held for trial for disloyalty and indecent practices."

If true, does anyone have a clue about whom Mark Cook was assisting? (Is it known where O'Laughlen spent the night of the 13th?)

John, I shall check and see how the lists compare.

Update: There is a good deal of overlap in the lists and some differences. Examples of differences: he has Nora Fitzpatrick in his list, and you don't. You have Anna Surratt in your list, and he does not. He includes William Gabriel, and you do not. You include Clement Vallandigham, and he does not.

I have poked around is sources outside of our normal sources, hoping to find something on Mary E. Cook. Had no luck at all. Her father and mother were from Virginia and do not appear to be trouble makers, but they must have done something. In those exceptional times - anyone who smiled at a Confederate - became a suspect.