John Pope Cook
Union Army General
Died when: 85 years 123 days (1024 months)Star Sign: Gemini
John Pope Cook (June 12, 1825 – October 13, 1910) 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.
He was the second Congressman from Illinois.In 1855 he was Mayor of Springfield and 1856 he became the Sheriff of Sangamon County.
In 1861 he gathered troops after the bombardment of Confederate of Fort Sumter and after that became colonel of the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
In 1864 he got a promotion to brigadier general.
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