Merritt Todd Cooke (October 17, 1846 – July 12, 1922) was an American politician. A native of Norfolk, he represented the city in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Merritt T. Cooke | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City | |
In office January 8, 1908 – January 10, 1912 | |
Preceded by | E. W. Gaines |
Succeeded by | Benjamin A. Banks |
In office December 2, 1891 – December 6, 1899 | |
Preceded by | John T. Lawler |
Succeeded by | John Whitehead |
Personal details | |
Born | Merritt Todd Cooke October 17, 1846 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 12, 1922 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 75)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Dickson
(m. 1879) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
References
edit- ^ "Merritt T. Cooke". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 14, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Merritt T. Cooke at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Merritt T. Cooke at Find a Grave