John R. Cooke

John Rogers Cooke (June 17, 1788 – December 15, 1854) was an immigrant from Britain's Caribbean colonies who became a prominent Virginia lawyer, as well as planter, author and politician. He served a single term in the Virginia House of Delegates and became a key delegate in the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1829-1830.

John R. Cooke
portrait by Cephas Thompson, c. 1810
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the Berkeley County, Virginia district
In office
October 10, 1814  December 3, 1815
Serving with George Newkirk
Preceded byElisha Boyd
Succeeded byAndrew Waggonner
Personal details
BornJune 17, 1788
Bermuda
DiedDecember 15, 1854(1854-12-15) (aged 66)
Richmond, Virginia
SpouseMaria Pendleton
Professionlawyer, planter, politician
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