Record #:

12647

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

One of the most notable individuals from Franklin County, Judge Charles Mather Cooke served as Superior Court Judge in the fourth district for fourteen years. Related to New Englander, Cotton Mather, Judge Cooke fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War prior to becoming a litigator and eventually, a judge.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 17, Jan 1963, p11, 27, por

Subject(s):

Cooke, Charles Mather, 1844-1920

Record #:

17993

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Cooke was a member of the NC General Assembly, a superior court judge, and NC Secretary of State. He was a lieutenant, later captain, then adjutant, of the Fifty-Sixth NC Regiment during the Civil War. He was severely wounded at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, nine days before the surrender at Appomattox.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 4, June 1940, p9, 14

Subject(s):

Cooke, Charles Mather, 1844-1920