Epa Hook came to America in 1906, from Pieterburen, Holland. He married Reka Kamphius. They farmed in the Walum-Hannaford area. They retired and moved to Cooperstown. Epa and Reka had five children, Markus, William, Gertrude, Henry and Marian.
Markus married Alma Rasmusson. They farmed in the Dazey-Walum-Hannaford areas. Markus also worked for Asher Anderson for a number of years. He was city cop for Hannaford and also drove school bus for many years. Markus opened a repair shop, Hook's Garage, with son, Marvin, and operated until his death. Alma still resides in their home in Hannaford. Markus and Alma had five sons.
Marvin Hook married Sharon Fliflet. They live in Hannaford and had five children. Ronald married Julie Grinager; they live near Sutton and have two daughters, Brittany and Allison. Donald married Sherri Rolf; they live in Cooperstown and have one son, Jeremy. Robert married Kim Olson and they live in Jamestown and have two sons. Susan, deceased, was killed in a car accident this past year. Terry lives at home, works in Cooperstown and has one daughter.
Richard Hook married Carol Hanson and they live in Grand Forks and work for the state. Richard and Carol have two daughters. Dawn married Terry Hutton and they live in Fargo and have two children. Robin married Dan Bakken and they live in Cooperstown and have one daughter.
David Hook lives in Ellendale and is employed by the state.
Michael Hook married Nancy Randall. They live in Hannaford and have three daughters. Michael is employed by Miller Elevator, Walum, North Dakota. Their daughter, Lisa, married Steven Nelson. They live in Valley City and have two sons. Linda married Lee Gronneberg and lives in Hannaford. Shanna lives at home and is still in school.
Gerald Hook married Carolyn Jenson. They live in Moorhead, Minnesota. Gerald is employed by Lanley's Heating and Cooling. Gerald and Carolyn have two children, Michelle and Jason, both at home.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 161