Fred Cook (politician)
Fred Cook (1858 – July 16, 1943) was mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from 1902 to 1903.[1]
Fred Cook | |
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| Mayor of Ottawa | |
| In office 1902–1903 | |
| Preceded by | James Davidson |
| Succeeded by | James A. Ellis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1858 Leeds, England |
| Died | July 16, 1943 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
He was born in Leeds, England, in 1858 and worked at the Montreal Star and the Toronto Mail (eventually merged with The Globe and Mail) before moving to Ottawa. Cook was also the Canadian correspondent for The Times, but was eventually dismissed because he was felt to be too partisan. He first served on city council in 1894.
He is buried in Beechwood Cemetery.
External links
References
- Dave Mullington "Chain of Office: Biographic Sketches of Ottawa's Mayors (1847-1948)" (Renfrew, Ontario: General Store Publishing House, 2005)
| Bytown (1847–55) | |
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| Ottawa (1855–2001) |
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| Ottawa (2001 amalgamation – present) | |
| Preceded by James Davidson |
Mayor of Ottawa 1902–1903 |
Succeeded by James A. Ellis |
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