Many of Cook 's siblings died during childhood as a result of diseases like diphtheria , pneumonia , and typhoid fever .
Unfortunately , he was one of only 5 of the children who survived beyond their father 's lifetime .
Many of one 's siblings died during childhood as a result of diseases like diphtheria , pneumonia , and typhoid fever .
Unfortunately , he was one of only 5 of the children who survived beyond their father 's lifetime .