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ONE OF OUR BEST &
MOST LOVABLE OFFICERS

PART 1

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This condition often happens as a result ,of contracting malaria.  Through further research, I learned that starting in 1870, the city of San Francisco experienced a serious epidemic know  as the Three Graces. These were malaria , small pox and leprosy.  The source of these diseases was due to the large amount of immigrants arrival at the port of San Francisco.

Screenshot 2025-01-17 at 15-36-59 “One Of Our Best & Beloved Officers” – The Irish Family

But three years later on Christmas Eve 1873, the Holmes Cook family would be blessed with another child, a son whom they named Frederick

On November 16 1898, Florence gave birth to a baby girl whom they named Madeline.

A second daughter Anita was born on Oct 1 in 1900.

The marriage to Florence may have been a happy one in the begining. But she soon showed her true colors, becoming  a very difficult and challenging woman to live with.

Florence began to misappropriate the household funds, using the money given to her for other purposes all the while attacking Frederick with abusive words and cruelty. She described all policemen as bums as you will see in the news article below.

After 12 years of a loveless marriage, Frederick had had enough.  With more than ample evidence, Frederick was granted a divorce in December of 1908. Florence was granted custody of their two daughters.

Florence passed away the following year 

on September 16.

These two historic photos of Frederick come from the collection of my distant cousin Sandra of Texas. This was her grandfather who was the older brother of our Great/Grandpa Charles Cook!​

Sitting proudly upon his horse, Frederick's work as policeman began in 1907 and it would not be long before he would be promoted to Corporal.

Many articles in the San Francisco newspapers would describe his wonderful dedication to both his job and the public!

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