John B. Cooke

John Bleecker Cooke (May 17, 1885 – June 26, 1971) served in the California State Assembly for the 40th district from 1941 to 1943, the 38th and 37th district from 1947 to 1955.^[1] During World War I and World War II he also served in the United States Navy.^[2] Cooke died in Palo Alto in 1971 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.^[3]

John B. Cooke
Member of the California State Assembly from the 37th district
In office January 5, 1953 - January 3, 1955
Preceded by	Stanley T. Tomlinson
Succeeded by	Rex M. Cunningham
Member of the California State Assembly from the 38th district
In office January 6, 1947 - January 5, 1953
Preceded by	Walter J. Fourt
Succeeded by	Dorothy M. Donahoe
Member of the California State Assembly from the 40th district
In office January 6, 1941 - January 4, 1943
Preceded by	Roscoe W. Burson
Succeeded by	William H. Rosenthal
Personal details
Born	John Bleecker Cooke (1885-05-17)May 17, 1885 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	June 26, 1971(1971-06-26) (aged 86) Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Nagel Anne Klassen Joslin
Children	John B. Cook, Jr.
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1905–1923 1941–1946
Rank	Commander
Battles/wars	World War I World War II

His younger brother, Charles M. Cooke Jr., was a United States Naval Academy graduate and four-star admiral.