Pg.731-732: REV. DAVID COAKE, farmer and preacher of the gospel, resident of Danville Twp, born in Carter Co. KY, Oct. 6, 1848 (much on Coake background not copied here), was in his 15th year when he accompanied his father and mother to this place. He married in 1875 Miss Ann Willim, a native of Carter Co. KY, daughter of Edward and Clara C. (Duncan) Willim. Of their happy wedded life one child has been born, Bertha. David Coake united with the Christian Church when 17 years of age and began preaching at 36. ....(1889-1890 "Portrait and Biographical Album of Vermilion Co. IL, containing ... portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county" pub. by Chapman Bros. (FHL book 977.365 D3p; FHL film 215,556 and 1,000,518 item 2))

Living in California Twp, Coffey, Kansas with Anna & Bertha in 1880

Living in South Muddy Twp, Jasper, Illinoi in April 1910

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