Charles A. Cook
Charles A. Cook (died 18 March 1878) In Dec 6, 1859 he sold one half of original share in Town of Highland (share No. 22), drawn by George C. Nelson, etc. Later, he was the second mayor of Denver, Colorado, serving from 1861, when Denver was incorporated into Kansas Territory[1] until 1863. He succeeded John C. Moore[2], who served as mayor 1859-61 when Denver was part of the Jefferson territory. He died on 18 March 1878 while visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas to improve his faltering health.[3] His remains were returned to Colorado where he was buried in Denver's Riverside Cemetery on 23 March 1878.[4]
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Moon Denver by Wendy Mink
References
- "An Old Timer Gone". Rocky Mountain News. 19 March 1878. p. 4.
- "The Death Roll". Rocky Mountain News. 24 March 1878. p. 4.
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