John Cook; Oakwood Cemetery - Joliet, IL - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, provides a lengthy biography about John Cook.

John Cook was born in Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey on December 25, 1761. In the summer of 1776, at about 14 and a half years old, John entered the New Jersey Militia as a volunteer.

John Cook’s company took part in the Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776. This was the first major campaign between the Continental Army and British forces.

John Cook was involved with the Battle of Springfield in June of 1780 and was present when Cornwallis surrendered after the Battle of Yorktown.

John Cook relocated near Joliet in Will County in 1832 passed away five years later on October 24, 1837.

Location type: Single Grave Date of Birth: December 25, 1761 Date of Death: October 24, 1837 Cause of death: Died Later Grave Marker Text: The DAR marker reads: John Cook PVT. Revolutionary War Dec. 25, 1761-Oct. 24, 1837 Ranks: Private

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