Bro. Grove Benjamin Cooley was made a Mason in Ripon Lodge, Wisconsin, in 1857, and was an earnest and diligent student of our order. He was elected Master of Mantorville Lodge, No. ii, and represented that lodge in the Grand Lodge in 1860, since which time he has been an invaluable member' In 1865 he was elected Grand Senior Warden; in 1870 Deputy Grand Master, and Most Worshipful Grand Master in 1872. His eminent services since he laid down the gavel are well known to you all' As chairman of the committee on Masonic Jurisprudence he was a guiding light to the craft, and his labors have left their imprint on our records. He was a member of St. Johns Royal Arch Chapter, No. 9, of Minneapolis ; Council of R. and S. M. of Minneapolis ; of Damascus Commandery No. 1, of St. Paul : had received the 32* Scottish Rite, and was at the time of his death Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Minnesota- He was a ready and versatile writer, and has left many brilliant articles, both in poetry and prose, which will be cherished by his brethren' His was a genial and noble nature, full of love for his brethren: Generous to the degree of impoverishing himself in relieving the necessities of others and was ever ready to sympathize with their afflictions. Brethren, it is unnecessary for me to speak further on the good qualities of one so intimately known to you all. His death was untimely, and his brethren mourn. His funeral obsequies were held at Minneapolis, August 24, 1884, under the direction of the Grand Lodge, assisted by Khurum, No. 112, of which he was a member, the Grand Council of Minnesota ; Zion Commandery furnishing an escort. Not withstanding the severe inclemency of the weather a large concourse of thebrethren were present, consisting of M. '. W. . . Bros. A. T. C. Pierson, C. Griswold and C. H. Benton, past Grand Masters, Past Deputy Grand Master Aaron Goodrich, Grand TreasurerJ. H. Thompson, Grand Marshal C. M. Foote, Grand Senior Steward G. W. Lamson, and delegations from Stillwater. Hastings,Red Wing, Faribault, St. Cloud, Glencoe, Duluth, Carver, Henderson, Mankato, and St. peter. On Sunday, October 5th, a lodge of sorrow was held at Minneapolis by the members of the A. and A. Scottish Rite, during the impressive ceremonies of which a eulogy upon his virtues was pronounced by far abler lips than mine. I recommend that a memorial page in the Grand Lodge proceedings be dedicated to him. Source Annual GL Report of 1885
A Note from Grand Lodge....
During the past year it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from this chain one of its brightest links, in the death of our Past Grand Master, Grove B. Cooley, who died, after a short illness, in August, 1884. Bro. Cooley was born in Attica, N.Y., Dec 10, 1827. Being possessed of rare mental powers and great diligence, he acquired a liberal education, which, after his removal to Wisconsin in 1850, commanded for him a place among the leading professors of Ripon College, which he filled with great credit to himself and honor to the institution, from 1853 to 1858. In 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, where he engaged in the practice of his chosen profession-the law-gaining a leading position among the legal profession of the State. He was a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville, and was elected to the offices of county attorney and judge of probate, both of which positions he filled with great credit.
In 1872 he represented Dodge County in the legislature, where he held the highest position, that of chairman of the judiciary committee. During the same year he removed to Minneapolis. where he soon succeed in building up an extensive practice, and in 1874 he became judge ot the municipal court of the city of Minneapolis, to which position he was re-elected, and served with the highest honors for nine successive years, until the severe labors undermined his once vigorous health, and he was forced to retire and resume his practice, which he continued until his death.
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Representative Grove Benjamin Cooley, state legislator, District 11, Mantorville, and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Minnesota was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he made a living through the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota. cfcooleyadded this on 30 Aug 2009_______________
History of Hennepin County and City of Minneapolis, 1881. North Star Publishing Co Page 531 COOLEY, Grove B. was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota.
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He was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827.
In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota
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A Note from Grand Lodge....
During the past year it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from this chain one of its brightest links, in the death of our Past Grand Master, Grove B. Cooley, who died, after a short illness, in August, 1884. Bro. Cooley was born in Attica, N.Y., Dec 10, 1827. Being possessed of rare mental powers and great diligence, he acquired a liberal education, which, after his removal to Wisconsin in 1850, commanded for him a place among the leading professors of Ripon College, which he filled with great credit to himself and honor to the institution, from 1853 to 1858. In 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, where he engaged in the practice of his chosen profession-the law-gaining a leading position among the legal profession of the State. He was a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville, and was elected to the offices of county attorney and judge of probate, both of which positions he filled with great credit.
In 1872 he represented Dodge County in the legislature, where he held the highest position, that of chairman of the judiciary committee. During the same year he removed to Minneapolis. where he soon succeed in building up an extensive practice, and in 1874 he became judge ot the municipal court of the city of Minneapolis, to which position he was re-elected, and served with the highest honors for nine successive years, until the severe labors undermined his once vigorous health, and he was forced to retire and resume his practice, which he continued until his death.
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Representative Grove Benjamin Cooley, state legislator, District 11, Mantorville, and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Minnesota was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he made a living through the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota. cfcooleyadded this on 30 Aug 2009_______________
History of Hennepin County and City of Minneapolis, 1881. North Star Publishing Co Page 531 COOLEY, Grove B. was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota.
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He was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827.
In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota
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Bro. Grove Benjamin Cooley was made a Mason in Ripon Lodge, Wisconsin, in 1857, and was an earnest and diligent student of our order. He was elected Master of Mantorville Lodge, No. ii, and represented that lodge in the Grand Lodge in 1860, since which time he has been an invaluable member' In 1865 he was elected Grand Senior Warden; in 1870 Deputy Grand Master, and Most Worshipful Grand Master in 1872. His eminent services since he laid down the gavel are well known to you all' As chairman of the committee on Masonic Jurisprudence he was a guiding light to the craft, and his labors have left their imprint on our records. He was a member of St. Johns Royal Arch Chapter, No. 9, of Minneapolis ; Council of R. and S. M. of Minneapolis ; of Damascus Commandery No. 1, of St. Paul : had received the 32* Scottish Rite, and was at the time of his death Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Minnesota- He was a ready and versatile writer, and has left many brilliant articles, both in poetry and prose, which will be cherished by his brethren' His was a genial and noble nature, full of love for his brethren: Generous to the degree of impoverishing himself in relieving the necessities of others and was ever ready to sympathize with their afflictions. Brethren, it is unnecessary for me to speak further on the good qualities of one so intimately known to you all. His death was untimely, and his brethren mourn. His funeral obsequies were held at Minneapolis, August 24, 1884, under the direction of the Grand Lodge, assisted by Khurum, No. 112, of which he was a member, the Grand Council of Minnesota ; Zion Commandery furnishing an escort. Not withstanding the severe inclemency of the weather a large concourse of thebrethren were present, consisting of M. '. W. . . Bros. A. T. C. Pierson, C. Griswold and C. H. Benton, past Grand Masters, Past Deputy Grand Master Aaron Goodrich, Grand TreasurerJ. H. Thompson, Grand Marshal C. M. Foote, Grand Senior Steward G. W. Lamson, and delegations from Stillwater. Hastings,Red Wing, Faribault, St. Cloud, Glencoe, Duluth, Carver, Henderson, Mankato, and St. peter. On Sunday, October 5th, a lodge of sorrow was held at Minneapolis by the members of the A. and A. Scottish Rite, during the impressive ceremonies of which a eulogy upon his virtues was pronounced by far abler lips than mine. I recommend that a memorial page in the Grand Lodge proceedings be dedicated to him. Source Annual GL Report of 1885
A Note from Grand Lodge....
During the past year it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from this chain one of its brightest links, in the death of our Past Grand Master, Grove B. Cooley, who died, after a short illness, in August, 1884. Bro. Cooley was born in Attica, N.Y., Dec 10, 1827. Being possessed of rare mental powers and great diligence, he acquired a liberal education, which, after his removal to Wisconsin in 1850, commanded for him a place among the leading professors of Ripon College, which he filled with great credit to himself and honor to the institution, from 1853 to 1858. In 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, where he engaged in the practice of his chosen profession-the law-gaining a leading position among the legal profession of the State. He was a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville, and was elected to the offices of county attorney and judge of probate, both of which positions he filled with great credit.
In 1872 he represented Dodge County in the legislature, where he held the highest position, that of chairman of the judiciary committee. During the same year he removed to Minneapolis. where he soon succeed in building up an extensive practice, and in 1874 he became judge ot the municipal court of the city of Minneapolis, to which position he was re-elected, and served with the highest honors for nine successive years, until the severe labors undermined his once vigorous health, and he was forced to retire and resume his practice, which he continued until his death.
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Representative Grove Benjamin Cooley, state legislator, District 11, Mantorville, and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Minnesota was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he made a living through the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota. cfcooleyadded this on 30 Aug 2009_______________
History of Hennepin County and City of Minneapolis, 1881. North Star Publishing Co Page 531 COOLEY, Grove B. was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota.
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He was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827.
In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota
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A Note from Grand Lodge....
During the past year it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from this chain one of its brightest links, in the death of our Past Grand Master, Grove B. Cooley, who died, after a short illness, in August, 1884. Bro. Cooley was born in Attica, N.Y., Dec 10, 1827. Being possessed of rare mental powers and great diligence, he acquired a liberal education, which, after his removal to Wisconsin in 1850, commanded for him a place among the leading professors of Ripon College, which he filled with great credit to himself and honor to the institution, from 1853 to 1858. In 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, where he engaged in the practice of his chosen profession-the law-gaining a leading position among the legal profession of the State. He was a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville, and was elected to the offices of county attorney and judge of probate, both of which positions he filled with great credit.
In 1872 he represented Dodge County in the legislature, where he held the highest position, that of chairman of the judiciary committee. During the same year he removed to Minneapolis. where he soon succeed in building up an extensive practice, and in 1874 he became judge ot the municipal court of the city of Minneapolis, to which position he was re-elected, and served with the highest honors for nine successive years, until the severe labors undermined his once vigorous health, and he was forced to retire and resume his practice, which he continued until his death.
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Representative Grove Benjamin Cooley, state legislator, District 11, Mantorville, and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Minnesota was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he made a living through the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota. cfcooleyadded this on 30 Aug 2009_______________
History of Hennepin County and City of Minneapolis, 1881. North Star Publishing Co Page 531 COOLEY, Grove B. was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827. In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota.
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He was born at Attica, New York, December 10th, 1827.
In 1848 he began the study of law at Canandaigua, and two years later, moved to Wisconsin, where he was a professor in the Ripon College from 1853 to 1858, teaching the dead languages and the higher branches of mathematics. In the autumn of 1858 he removed to Minnesota and located at Mantorville, Dodge county, where he was engaged in the practice of law, serving four years as county attorney and eight years judge of probate. He was also a leading member of the board of education of Mantorville. He was a member of the state legislature in 1872 and chairman of the judiciary committee, leaving a good record. He was associated for two years with Hon. A. J. Edgerton, now United States Senator, in the practice of law at Mantorville, under the firm name of Edgerton and Cooley. For four years he was a partner of Hon. Samuel Lord, now deceased, under the firm name of Cooley and Lord. In 1872, Judge Cooley came to Minneapolis and entered into partnership with Thomas Lowry, which continued until the spring of 1874, when he was unanimously elected judge of the municipal court of Minneapolis, which position he has filled to the general satisfaction of the public and continues to hold. In 1856 he was made a Master Mason in the Ripon Lodge, Ripon, Wisconsin, and has since been an active member and a diligent Masonic student. In 1872, he was Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota
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