What party did William Cocke belong to?

William Cocke was a member of the Democratic-Republican party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did William Cocke serve in the U.S. Senate?

William Cocke served in the U.S. Senate from August 2, 1796 to March 3, 1805, representing Tennessee.

When did William Cocke die?

William Cocke died on August 22, 1828.

Historical Profile

William Cocke is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democratic-Republican Inactive

William Cocke

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

William Cocke (died 1828) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1796 and 1805, between the 4th and 8th Congresses. Cocke served as a Democratic-Republican. Cocke died on August 22, 1828.

Key Information

Full Name: William Cocke
Died: August 22, 1828
Term Started: March 4, 1799
Term Ended: March 3, 1805

Service History

Aug 2, 1796 – Mar 3, 1797 4th Congress Democratic-Republican Tennessee
Apr 22, 1797 – Sep 26, 1797 5th Congress Democratic-Republican Tennessee
Mar 4, 1799 – Mar 3, 1805 6th–8th Congresses Democratic-Republican Tennessee

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Tennessee

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Cocke's service:

William Blount (TN) 1796–1797, 1797
Joseph Anderson (TN) 1799–1805