John Alexander Cocke

U.S. Congressperson

1772 – 1854

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Who was John Alexander Cocke?

John Alexander Cocke was an American politician and soldier who represented Tennessee's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives from 1819 to 1827. He also served several terms in the Tennessee Senate and the Tennessee House of Representatives, and was Speaker of the latter for two sessions. During the Creek War, Cocke commanded the Eastern Division of the Tennessee militia.

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Born
1772
Virginia
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Died
Feb 16, 1854
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on July 23, 2013

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