Charles A. Cook
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For the North Carolina Supreme Court justice, see Charles A. Cooke.
Charles A. Cook (died March 18, 1878) was an American politician. He was an early settler of present-day Colorado[1] and the second mayor of Denver. He was indicted and tried for conspiracy to defraud the government for falsifying names on homestead and pre-emption land claims and then selling the property. After the first trial, the case resulted in a hung jury. The charges were thrown out at the second trial.
Quick Facts 2nd Mayor of Denver, Preceded by ...
Charles A. Cook | |
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2nd Mayor of Denver | |
In office 1861–1863 | |
Preceded by | John C. Moore |
Succeeded by | Amos Steck |
Personal details | |
Born | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | March 18, 1878 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Denver, Colorado |
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