(1) Mordecai Cooke was a most prominent and influential citizen of the
commonwealth; a distinguished member of the Legislature; Grand Master of the
Masons; he portrait now adorns the walls of the Grand Lodge of Richmond
Virginia. He was a staunch and liberal supporter of the Episcopal Church.
(1) Giles Buckner Cooke was a distinguished lawyer who represented Norfolk in
the General Assembly.
(1) Giles Buckner Cooke was a distinguished lawyer who represented Norfolk in
the General Assembly.
(1) He served with distinction in the Mexican War, where he earned the rank of
Major. He later served in the C.S.A.