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Cool Brothers. The fine farm of 193 acres belonging to Eli W. and David Cool, which is very favorably located in section 36, Springfield township, Oakland County, is one which excites favorable notice on account of its evident fertility, its fine state of cultivation and its excellent improvements. The parents of these brothers were Charles P. and Susan (Thatcher) Cool, both of whom were born in New Jersey. Peter Cool, the grandfather, was born in New Jersey and died in Pennsylvania, aged 77 years. The great-grandfather came from Germany.

Charles P. Cool was the second son of his parents and was reared in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He came with his family to Michigan in 1855. He was always engaged in farming and by his industry accumulated a large property, and became a prominent and influential citizen and a leading member of the local Democracy, holding a number of the offices. For 40 years he was active in the Methodist church, being a class leader for a long period. He belonged to the Grange, and did much to encourage that order in its early days. He enjoyed all kinds of outdoor entertainments and was fond of hunting, his rugged frame making him able to stand much exposure. He served in the State Militia, where his fine physique made him a conspicuous figure. Mr. Cool lived to be 77 years of age and at his death was sincerely mourned by all who knew him. He was a man of high character and was much respected all through his neighborhood. He was married to Susan Thatcher, and a family of 10 children were born to them, as follows: Mrs. Ann M. Beardslee, of Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan; Mrs. Jerusha Gale, of White Lake township, Oakland County; Mrs. Rebecca Morgan, of Waterford township, Oakland County; Mrs. Loetta Starkweather, of Springfield township, Oakland County; Peter, of Kalamazoo, Michigan: Mrs. Mary Smith, of Kent County, Michigan; Eli W., of this sketch; Eleanor Margaret, deceased; David, of this sketch; and Mrs. Orrilla Enright, of Toledo, Ohio.

Eli W. Cool was born at Hebron, Potter County, Pennsylvania, July 29, 1852, and hence was but three years old when his parents removed to Michigan and settled on the family homestead in Springfield township. David Cool was born on this farm January 17, 1855. In mentioning these two attached brothers, it would be difficult to separate their interests as they are so closely united. They own the farm equally, married sisters, are of the same political belief and present an example of brotherly affection that is remarkable. They engage in general farming, making a feature of the feeding of stock, and keep 25 head of cattle, too head of fine Shropshire sheep, and 20 head of Chester White hogs. Annually they raise 1,000 bushels of potatoes; 800 bushels of corn; 30 to 50 tons of hay; and 600 bushels of oats. They are men noted for their industry, their integrity and for their practical and successful methods of farming. Both brothers are identified with the Democratic party. Eli W. Cool is fraternally connected with the Knights of the Maccabees.

On November 11, 1879, Eli W. Cool was united in marriage with Ellen Warren, who was born in Oakland County, and is a daughter of William F. Warren. On April 8, 1885, David Cool was married to Flora Warren, also a daughter of William F. Warren, and two children have been born to this union, — Edna M. and Raymond F.

The families occupy different dwellings, both comfortable and attractive. They have built three large barns and have a first class sheep shed and other shelter for the stock.