Forrest F. Cooke, for thirty-nine years identified with the legal fraternity of, Galesburg, was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on the 4th of February, 1848. He is a son of the late Milo D. and Betsey B. (Smith) Cooke, natives of Vermont, where they were reared and married. The father's birth occurred in Cornwall, Addison county, on the 21st of June, 1819, and the mother's in the village of Monkton, that county, in 1824. They were married in 1846 and subsequently located in Plainfield, where the father, who was a lawyer, engaged in teaching until 1853. In the latter year together with his wife and family he came to Knox county, locating in Henderson. There he continued to teach for three years, then came to Galesburg. The following year, in 1857, he was made police magistrate at the first election held after the adoption of the city charter. He discharged the duties of this office with rare efficiency as is manifested by the length of his term, which was terminated by his death, on the 12th of May, 1889. Local politics always engaged much of his attention, and he was called to fill various public offices. His support was always given to the men and measures of the republican party, and for many years he served on the school board and also as a supervisor. The mother is still living and continues to make her home in Galesburg. She has always been an earnest Christian and holds membership in the Congregational church.
Forrest F. Cooke, who is the only child of his parents, was a lad of eight years when the family took up their residence in Galesburg. His early education was obtained in the public schools of this city, and in 1863 he entered Lombard University, where he remained until April of the following year. He then laid aside his textbooks and responded to his country's call by enlisting as a private in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He remained at the front for a year, being mustered out at Peoria, this state. Upon his return he resumed his studies, and in 1866 enrolled in Knox College, being graduated with the class of 1870. He then entered the office of Judge Lamphere and O. F. Price of this city, and for two years gave his undivided attention to the study of law. In 1872 he was admitted to the bar, and immediately thereafter established an office here, that he has ever since maintained. He is recognized as one of the most capable attorneys of Knox county, and during the long period of his connection with the profession has succeeded in building up a lucrative practice. Among his clients are represented many of the foremost business men and heads of some of the leading industries in the city. His conscientious devotion to the best interests of his clients, has won for him a reputation for trustworthiness and reliability, that has in all probability been his greatest asset. He has always been a close student and being the fortunate possessor of a wonderful memory is considered to be one of the best informed general practitioners in the local courts.
On the 17th of March, 1875, was celebrated the marriage of Forrest F. Cooke and Miss Sarah Louise Collins, a daughter of Bryan and Elizabeth Collins, of Ogdensburg, New York. Three children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Cooke: Florence A., the widow of Charles Morenhaut, of Chicago; Chauncey L., who is a resident of Seattle; and Bessie, the wife of Frank Wentworth, of Chicago. Mrs. Cooke passed away on the 13th of October, 1908, at the age of fifty-seven years, her birth having occurred in Lewis county, New York, in 1851. On November 28, 1911, Mr. Cooke was married to Ella Tully, of Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Fraternally Mr. Cooke is an honored member of Post No. 45, G. A. R.; and he is also affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In his political views he has ever been a stanch republican, and takes an active interest in all municipal questions. He was president of the board of education for six years and has served three terms as mayor of Galesburg, and for the past sixteen years he has been a member of the state board of education.
Note: The 139th Illinois Infantry Regt was a 100-day Regiment; Forrest was mustered in Jun 1, 1864 and out Oct 28, 1864.
Forrest F. Cooke, who is the only child of his parents, was a lad of eight years when the family took up their residence in Galesburg. His early education was obtained in the public schools of this city, and in 1863 he entered Lombard University, where he remained until April of the following year. He then laid aside his textbooks and responded to his country's call by enlisting as a private in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He remained at the front for a year, being mustered out at Peoria, this state. Upon his return he resumed his studies, and in 1866 enrolled in Knox College, being graduated with the class of 1870. He then entered the office of Judge Lamphere and O. F. Price of this city, and for two years gave his undivided attention to the study of law. In 1872 he was admitted to the bar, and immediately thereafter established an office here, that he has ever since maintained. He is recognized as one of the most capable attorneys of Knox county, and during the long period of his connection with the profession has succeeded in building up a lucrative practice. Among his clients are represented many of the foremost business men and heads of some of the leading industries in the city. His conscientious devotion to the best interests of his clients, has won for him a reputation for trustworthiness and reliability, that has in all probability been his greatest asset. He has always been a close student and being the fortunate possessor of a wonderful memory is considered to be one of the best informed general practitioners in the local courts.
On the 17th of March, 1875, was celebrated the marriage of Forrest F. Cooke and Miss Sarah Louise Collins, a daughter of Bryan and Elizabeth Collins, of Ogdensburg, New York. Three children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Cooke: Florence A., the widow of Charles Morenhaut, of Chicago; Chauncey L., who is a resident of Seattle; and Bessie, the wife of Frank Wentworth, of Chicago. Mrs. Cooke passed away on the 13th of October, 1908, at the age of fifty-seven years, her birth having occurred in Lewis county, New York, in 1851. On November 28, 1911, Mr. Cooke was married to Ella Tully, of Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Fraternally Mr. Cooke is an honored member of Post No. 45, G. A. R.; and he is also affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In his political views he has ever been a stanch republican, and takes an active interest in all municipal questions. He was president of the board of education for six years and has served three terms as mayor of Galesburg, and for the past sixteen years he has been a member of the state board of education.
Note: The 139th Illinois Infantry Regt was a 100-day Regiment; Forrest was mustered in Jun 1, 1864 and out Oct 28, 1864.
Forrest F. Cooke, for thirty-nine years identified with the legal fraternity of, Galesburg, was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on the 4th of February, 1848. He is a son of the late Milo D. and Betsey B. (Smith) Cooke, natives of Vermont, where they were reared and married. The father's birth occurred in Cornwall, Addison county, on the 21st of June, 1819, and the mother's in the village of Monkton, that county, in 1824. They were married in 1846 and subsequently located in Plainfield, where the father, who was a lawyer, engaged in teaching until 1853. In the latter year together with his wife and family he came to Knox county, locating in Henderson. There he continued to teach for three years, then came to Galesburg. The following year, in 1857, he was made police magistrate at the first election held after the adoption of the city charter. He discharged the duties of this office with rare efficiency as is manifested by the length of his term, which was terminated by his death, on the 12th of May, 1889. Local politics always engaged much of his attention, and he was called to fill various public offices. His support was always given to the men and measures of the republican party, and for many years he served on the school board and also as a supervisor. The mother is still living and continues to make her home in Galesburg. She has always been an earnest Christian and holds membership in the Congregational church.
Forrest F. Cooke, who is the only child of his parents, was a lad of eight years when the family took up their residence in Galesburg. His early education was obtained in the public schools of this city, and in 1863 he entered Lombard University, where he remained until April of the following year. He then laid aside his textbooks and responded to his country's call by enlisting as a private in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He remained at the front for a year, being mustered out at Peoria, this state. Upon his return he resumed his studies, and in 1866 enrolled in Knox College, being graduated with the class of 1870. He then entered the office of Judge Lamphere and O. F. Price of this city, and for two years gave his undivided attention to the study of law. In 1872 he was admitted to the bar, and immediately thereafter established an office here, that he has ever since maintained. He is recognized as one of the most capable attorneys of Knox county, and during the long period of his connection with the profession has succeeded in building up a lucrative practice. Among his clients are represented many of the foremost business men and heads of some of the leading industries in the city. His conscientious devotion to the best interests of his clients, has won for him a reputation for trustworthiness and reliability, that has in all probability been his greatest asset. He has always been a close student and being the fortunate possessor of a wonderful memory is considered to be one of the best informed general practitioners in the local courts.
On the 17th of March, 1875, was celebrated the marriage of Forrest F. Cooke and Miss Sarah Louise Collins, a daughter of Bryan and Elizabeth Collins, of Ogdensburg, New York. Three children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Cooke: Florence A., the widow of Charles Morenhaut, of Chicago; Chauncey L., who is a resident of Seattle; and Bessie, the wife of Frank Wentworth, of Chicago. Mrs. Cooke passed away on the 13th of October, 1908, at the age of fifty-seven years, her birth having occurred in Lewis county, New York, in 1851. On November 28, 1911, Mr. Cooke was married to Ella Tully, of Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Fraternally Mr. Cooke is an honored member of Post No. 45, G. A. R.; and he is also affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In his political views he has ever been a stanch republican, and takes an active interest in all municipal questions. He was president of the board of education for six years and has served three terms as mayor of Galesburg, and for the past sixteen years he has been a member of the state board of education.
Note: The 139th Illinois Infantry Regt was a 100-day Regiment; Forrest was mustered in Jun 1, 1864 and out Oct 28, 1864.
Forrest F. Cooke, who is the only child of his parents, was a lad of eight years when the family took up their residence in Galesburg. His early education was obtained in the public schools of this city, and in 1863 he entered Lombard University, where he remained until April of the following year. He then laid aside his textbooks and responded to his country's call by enlisting as a private in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He remained at the front for a year, being mustered out at Peoria, this state. Upon his return he resumed his studies, and in 1866 enrolled in Knox College, being graduated with the class of 1870. He then entered the office of Judge Lamphere and O. F. Price of this city, and for two years gave his undivided attention to the study of law. In 1872 he was admitted to the bar, and immediately thereafter established an office here, that he has ever since maintained. He is recognized as one of the most capable attorneys of Knox county, and during the long period of his connection with the profession has succeeded in building up a lucrative practice. Among his clients are represented many of the foremost business men and heads of some of the leading industries in the city. His conscientious devotion to the best interests of his clients, has won for him a reputation for trustworthiness and reliability, that has in all probability been his greatest asset. He has always been a close student and being the fortunate possessor of a wonderful memory is considered to be one of the best informed general practitioners in the local courts.
On the 17th of March, 1875, was celebrated the marriage of Forrest F. Cooke and Miss Sarah Louise Collins, a daughter of Bryan and Elizabeth Collins, of Ogdensburg, New York. Three children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Cooke: Florence A., the widow of Charles Morenhaut, of Chicago; Chauncey L., who is a resident of Seattle; and Bessie, the wife of Frank Wentworth, of Chicago. Mrs. Cooke passed away on the 13th of October, 1908, at the age of fifty-seven years, her birth having occurred in Lewis county, New York, in 1851. On November 28, 1911, Mr. Cooke was married to Ella Tully, of Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Fraternally Mr. Cooke is an honored member of Post No. 45, G. A. R.; and he is also affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In his political views he has ever been a stanch republican, and takes an active interest in all municipal questions. He was president of the board of education for six years and has served three terms as mayor of Galesburg, and for the past sixteen years he has been a member of the state board of education.
Note: The 139th Illinois Infantry Regt was a 100-day Regiment; Forrest was mustered in Jun 1, 1864 and out Oct 28, 1864.
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