Philip Cook (general)
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Philip Cook Sr. (July 31, 1817 – May 21, 1894)[1] was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a reconstruction era member of the United States Congress.
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Philip Cook | |
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13th Georgia Secretary of State | |
In office November 8, 1890 – October 27, 1894 | |
Governor | William J. Northen |
Preceded by | Nathan Crawford Barnett |
Succeeded by | Allen D. Candler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | John S. Bigby |
Succeeded by | Charles F. Crisp |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-07-31)July 31, 1817 Twiggs County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | May 21, 1894(1894-05-21) (aged 76) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery (Macon, Georgia) |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General (CSA) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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