The journal
Open the journal →The conversation starts in the journal — be the first to post.
About John Cook
John Pope Cook was an Illinois politician and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served in the Western Theater and played a prominent role in securing the Union victory at the Battle of Fort Donelson, helping to force the surrender of the defenders.
Everything about John Cook →- Occupation
- politician, military officer
- Position held
- member of the Illinois House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 12, 1825
- Died
- October 13, 1910, October 12, 1910