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
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City
In office
January 8, 1908 – January 10, 1912
Preceded byE. W. Gaines
Succeeded byBenjamin A. Banks
In office
December 2, 1891 – December 6, 1899
Preceded byJohn T. Lawler
Succeeded byJohn Whitehead
Personal details
Born
Merritt Todd Cooke

(1846-10-17)October 17, 1846
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1922(1922-07-12) (aged 75)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Mary Elizabeth Dickson
(m. 1879)
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

References

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  1. ^ "Merritt T. Cooke". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 14, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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