John Cocke (politician)
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John Cocke (December 5, 1828 - September 26, 1909) was a state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Panola County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives[1] in 1872 and 1873.[2][3]
He was born in Tennessee.[2] He was married to Olive Cocke and willed his homestead to her and his granddaughter Sarah O. Nelson.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Senate, United States Congress (October 31, 1872). "Miscellaneous Documents: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 48th Congress, 2d Session and Special Session" – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "John Cocke – Against All Odds".
- ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press 1996 page 47
- ^ "Will of John Cocke – Against All Odds".