Edward M. McCook

American general and politician

Edward Moody McCook (June 15, 1833 – September 9, 1909) was a lawyer, politician, distinguished Union cavalry general in the American Civil War, American diplomat, and Governor of the Territory of Colorado. He was a member of the famed "Fighting McCook" family of Ohio. Four of his brothers and 10 of his first cousins served as officers, with six of the family members becoming generals before the end of the war.

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Edward M. McCook was born on Saturday, 15 June 1833 in Steubenville, Ohio, United States. He was best known as a military professional. McCook's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Thursday, 9 September 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States at the age of 76. He is buried at Union Cemetery, Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. He had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

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Date of birth	15 June 1833	edit
Place of birth	Steubenville, Ohio, United States	edit
Date of death	9 September 1909	edit
Age	76 (age at death)
Place of death	Chicago, Illinois, United States	edit
Resting place	Union Cemetery, Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA	edit
Occupation	occupation
Occupation category	Military	edit
Nationality	American	edit

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Hair color	Brown - Dark	edit
Eye color	Brown - Dark	edit
Gender	Male	edit
Ethnicity	White	edit
Sexuality	Straight	edit
Religion	religion
Zodiac sign	Gemini
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Pets	pets

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