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Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization
Descendants of Phineas Wolcott Cook (1819-1900)
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11/18/2025

Phineas W. Cook Goshen Journal, first surviving page, written on the only paper at his disposal at the time, in this instance, a form for Indian depredations (Church History Library General minutes, Goshen Ward, Santaquin-Tintic Stake, page 1-1).

11/13/2025

March 16th [1857]: The people assembled at the water for Baptism. Mosiah came over to make it right about the course he took to get Margaret but justified himself and made the matter worse by accusing Amanda of lying. She has not yet [come] home from her father’s in Iron County. The people were called upon to covenant to sustain all the authorities over them, and never to speak against the order of celestial marriage, and to keep the commandments of God. It was a unanimous vote. The Bishop and his council were baptized first and the presidents of Seventies next, of which I was one. I then baptized Ann Eliza, Catherine, Harriet, Augusta, and about a dozen others. We had confirmation meeting in the afternoon.

11/06/2025

[1857] The Bishop came to me and wanted to know if I was willing to work for him on the store house. I told him if it was his counsel for me to do so I was willing. But if not, it had been my intention to go to farming for a living. He said it was not [his counsel]. I could do just as I pleased. Beginning in September of 1856 a Reformation movement went through the church settlements, inspired by church leaders and bishops. John Young came here and called a meeting and told the people they had been hammered long enough [by the reformation movement] and they had come to extend the hand of mercy and said that all hands must go and be baptized.

11/05/2025

February 21st [1857]: This morning [Sister McCleve] went to the Bishop herself and asked for a home, but he did nothing for her, and Mosiah said he would keep her a few days until she could do better. I had provided for her over four months. My provisions were mostly gone and I had no means to buy [more] with but a small job here and there, and I could not depend upon it for so many. She took her things away to Mosiah Hancock’s but not until she had made propositions to me. But I told her I could not take any more wives at present. So she left in a rage and no thanks, claiming she had paid her way. The Bishop had failed to furnish me with employment as he had agreed to do, and I knew no other way but to get me a farm to raise my provisions. I rented five acres of corn ground of George Patten and agreed to give him one forth in the shock.

10/30/2025

On Saturday November 1st at 10:00am MST over zoom will be a meeting of the Phineas Wolcott Cook Book Club! We will be discussing pages 253-282. The zoom link will be the same one from previous meetings, if you would like the link, please directly message the social media page.

You can find a free version of the book at this link which is a part of our cookfamiliy.org website:https://cookfamily.org/histories/documents/PhineasWolcottCook_1819-1900/files/PhineasWolcottCook-LegacyOfFaith2022.pdf

Or you can purchase a hardcover version of the book at: https://www.amazon.com/Phineas-Wolcott-Cook-Legacy-Faith/dp/B09YT2HFYX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MNXBL4PI11NY&keywords=phineas+wolcott+cook&qid=1683164240&sprefix=phineas+wolcott+coo%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1

10/28/2025

February 6th [1857]: I heard that Brother Grant had died, and I had not seen him. I then resolved to go to the city and meet with my quorum, as a meeting was to be held, and also to make things straight with Brother Brigham. I told him I had not stolen my neighbor’s property or committed adultery or anything of the kind. All I had done was what I had before stated. I had not seen Brother Grant, and I should not make it my business to contradict anything he might have said, but I had no recollection of telling anything of the kind. If [Brother Brigham] felt to forgive me as I had asked him before, I should be thankful. He said he would forgive me and gave me a note to that effect. Went to meeting with my quorum. Had a good time and returned home the 11th of February.

10/23/2025

February 3rd [1857]: our little twin girl [Ann Eliza Jr.] died of the bloody flux [dysentery caused by an amoeba or bacteria]. She has been sick about five days. We have done everything in our power to save her, but all our labor was in vain. We sincerely mourn for her. But she has gone from a cold, unfriendly world and we believe has escaped many troubles. This morning I had a talk with Brother [James] Pace and we had an understanding about the brush and each became satisfied. (February) 4th: We buried our dear little Ann Eliza in the Payson burying ground. May the good God help us to so live that we may receive our children at the Resurrection Morn. Five have been laid in the tomb.

10/16/2025

January 29th [1857]: This morning I saw Brothers Jacob Hutchinson and McBride. They told me they were sent out as missionaries to settle anything anyone might have against the First Presidency, and as I had something against [the president] I was required to make things right. I told them I had nothing against anyone, but as far as I could, where I had done wrong, I had taken measures to make it right and neither they nor I could do any more. Time would probably set all things right.

10/14/2025

[1857] Catherine has forgotten her promise to do better. I have given her good counsel and, in fact, (so has) everyone else she has been connected with. Ann Eliza has borne almost everything from her, but still Catherine seems bent to do evil continually. We are now in a reformation for which there seems to be much need. The people are called on through the missionaries to repent of all their sins and confess their faults, pay up their tithing and be baptized for the last time for the remission of their sins. Those who have not committed the unpardonable sin shall be forgiven, but it is said it is the last time baptism can atone for sin. If we sin again, a sacrifice will have to be made according to the magnitude of the sin.

10/09/2025

[1856] He said I had told Grant I had worked for him (Brigham) a long time for nothing and boarded myself. I said I had no recollection of such a thing, but it was very true that Brother Grant and I had been great friends and he had told me many things in confidence and I had done the same by him. I said I would see him as soon as I could have the privilege. Brother Brigham then asked me why I left the public work. I answered, “because you told me to!” He said, “Did I tell you to?” I said, “You did.” He said, “Then according to your story I have done wrong, but I am not going to confess.” I said, “I do not want you to confess, but I want your forgiveness for what I have said that was wrong.” He said, “Well, you see Brother Grant.” We then parted. I saw Bishop Hunter and he said I should be blessed more than I ever anticipated for I had been faithful in paying my debts and especially my tithing and said many comforting words to me. This was very thankfully received by me.

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