John Parsons Cook

John Parsons Cook (August 31, 1817 - April 17, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from Iowa.

Born in Whitestown, New York, Cook moved with his father to Davenport, Iowa, in 1836.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1842 and commenced practice in Tipton, Iowa.He served as member of the Iowa Territorial council 1842-1845.He served in the State senate 1848-1851.He returned to Davenport, Iowa, in 1851 and continued the practice of law.He was an unsuccessful candidate in 1850 for election to the Thirty-second Congress.

Cook was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853-March 3, 1855).He was not a candidate for renomination in 1854.He continued the practice of law and also engaged in banking in Davenport until his death there April 17, 1872.He was interred in Oakdale Cemetery.

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