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John B. Cocke

1833 – 1864

Confederate States Army officer

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Lived 1833 – 1864 (aged 30–31). John B. Cocke was an American lawyer and army officer.

John Benjamin Cocke (April 30, 1864) was an American lawyer who served as a senior officer of the Confederate States Army, commanding the 39th Arkansas Infantry Regiment in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War from 1863 until he was killed in action at the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry in 1864.

Biography Cocke was born about 1833 in Madison County, Alabama, to Jester and Eliza (née Atkins) Cocke. Removing to Monroe County, Arkansas, before the American Civil War; he commenced the practice of law at Clarendon, the county seat. He was married to Mahalia S. Murrah on November 7, 1861, in Limestone County, Alabama. Cocke was commissioned a second lieutenant in Company A (also known as the "Harris Guards") of the 15th Arkansas Infantry Regiment, on April 30, 1861; later attaining the rank of colonel in the 39th Arkansas Infantry Regiment, and was in some of the most important battles of the Trans-Mississippi Theater. He was at Prairie Grove, Helena (where he was wounded), Mansfield, and Pleasant Hill. Cocke was killed on April 30, 1864, at Jenkins' Ferry. His burial location is unknown.

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Important facts

Born
1833, Madison County
Birth century
Also known as
Jno. B. Cocke, J. B. Cocke

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John B. Cocke?

Confederate States Army officer (c. 1833–1864)

When was John B. Cocke born?

John B. Cocke was born in 1833 in Madison County.

When did John B. Cocke die?

John B. Cocke died on 30 April 1864 in Hot Spring County.

What was John B. Cocke's occupation?

John B. Cocke was a lawyer and army officer.

What nationality was John B. Cocke?

John B. Cocke was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John B. Cocke

· Wikidata: Q134475113

· DBpedia: John B. Cocke

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