John Robert Cooke (September 1, 1866 – August 14, 1934) was a political figure in Ontario. He represented Hastings North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1911 to 1934 as a Conservative member.
John Robert Cooke | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1911–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah Williams Pearce |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Constituency | Hastings North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1866 Rawdon, Canada West |
| Died | August 14, 1934 (aged 67) Hamilton, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Emma Wickens (m. 1888) |
| Occupation | Hydro Commissioner |
He was born in Rawdon township in 1866,[1] the son of James Cooke, and was educated there. In 1888, Cooke married Emma Wickens. He was named to the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission in 1923,[1] and served as chairman of the commission from 1931 to 1934.[2] Cooke served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio from 1923 to 1930
He died of injuries sustained after suffering a heart attack while driving and crashing in August 1934.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1931.
- ^ Fleming, Keith R. (1991-12-05). Power at Cost: Ontario Hydro and Rural Electrification, 1911-1958. McGill-Queens. p. 14. ISBN 9780773508682. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ "Injuries Fatal to Former Hydro Chairman: Hon. John R. Cooke Dies at His Home Near Belleville". The Globe. August 14, 1934. p. 1.
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