George W. Cook
George Washington Cook (November 10, 1851 – December 18, 1916) was a U.S. Representative from Colorado. At eleven years of age, he ran away from home to serve during the Civil War. He was a drummer boy and then a chief regimental clerk. After the war, he completed his public school education and then attended Indiana University. His varied career included working for railroad and mining companies, and service as a mayor and a legislator. He was department commander for the Grand Army of the Republic.
George W. Cook | |
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George W. Cook, circa 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin Eli Brooks |
| Succeeded by | Edward Thomas Taylor |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Washington Cook November 10, 1851 Bedford, Indiana |
| Died | December 18, 1916 (aged 65) Pueblo, Colorado |
| Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Legislator, military officer, miner |
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