John Bleecker Cooke (May 17, 1885 – June 26, 1971) served in the California State Assembly for the 40th district from 1941 to 1943, the 38th and 37th district from 1947 to 1955.[1] During World War I and World War II he also served in the United States Navy.[2] Cooke died in Palo Alto in 1971 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[3]
John B. Cooke | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 37th district | |
| In office January 5, 1953 - January 3, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley T. Tomlinson |
| Succeeded by | Rex M. Cunningham |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 38th district | |
| In office January 6, 1947 - January 5, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Walter J. Fourt |
| Succeeded by | Dorothy M. Donahoe |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 40th district | |
| In office January 6, 1941 - January 4, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Roscoe W. Burson |
| Succeeded by | William H. Rosenthal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Bleecker Cooke May 17, 1885 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 1971 (aged 86) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nagel Anne Klassen Joslin |
| Children | John B. Cook, Jr. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1905–1923 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
His younger brother, Charles M. Cooke Jr., was a United States Naval Academy graduate and four-star admiral.
References edit
- ^ "Join California - John B. Cooke". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ "S.F. rites for John Cooke". Independent. June 29, 1971. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
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