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Samuel A. Cook
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | Owen A. Wells |
| Succeeded by | James H. Davidson |
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| Born | January 28, 1849 Province of Canada (now Ontario) |
| Died | April 4, 1918 (aged 69) Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Samuel Andrew Cook (January 28, 1849 – April 4, 1918) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Wisconsin. This means he was elected to represent Wisconsin in the United States Congress.
Early Life and Military Service
Samuel Cook was born on January 28, 1849. His birthplace was in what was then the British Province of Canada. This area is now known as Ontario, a province in modern-day Canada.
When he was about six years old, in 1855, Samuel moved with his family. They moved to Calumet County, Wisconsin, in the United States. He went to public schools in both Fond du Lac and Calumet Counties.
During the American Civil War, Samuel Cook joined the army. He was a private in Company A of the 2nd Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry. He served under a famous general named George Armstrong Custer. Samuel continued to serve in the military until the war ended.
After the war, he lived on a farm in Calumet County until 1872. Then, he moved to Marathon County, Wisconsin. There, he started working in business. In 1881, he moved again, settling in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Political Career and Public Service
Samuel Cook became very active in public life. In 1889, the people of Neenah elected him as their mayor. He served in this important local leadership role.
He then moved into state politics. From 1891 to 1892, he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a part of Wisconsin's state government. In 1892, he was chosen as a delegate for the Republican National Convention. This big meeting was held in Minneapolis. At this convention, the Republican Party chose its candidate for president.
In 1895, Samuel Cook was elected to the Fifty-fourth Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative from March 4, 1895, to March 3, 1897. He chose not to run for re-election in 1896.
After his time in Congress, he tried to become a United States Senator. He ran for this position in 1897 and again in 1907, but he was not successful.
Later Life and Business
Samuel Cook also remained involved with military veterans. He was the Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for the Department of Wisconsin. This was a group for Civil War veterans. He held this leadership position in 1915 and 1916.
He also had a successful business career. While living in Neenah, Wisconsin, he became a manufacturer of print paper in Menasha, Wisconsin. He also served as the president of the Alexandria Paper Company. This company was located in Alexandria, Indiana.
Samuel Andrew Cook passed away in Neenah, Wisconsin, on April 4, 1918. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
