Historical Profile
William Cocke is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 from August 1796 to March 1805, during the 4th–8th Congresses. Cocke served as a Republican. Cocke died on August 22, 1828.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Cocke
- Died: August 22, 1828
- Term Started: December 2, 1799
- Term Ended: March 3, 1805
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Aug 2, 1796 – Dec 2, 1799 4th–6th Congresses Republican Tennessee
- Dec 2, 1799 – Mar 3, 1805 6th–8th Congresses 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
- Joseph Anderson (TN) 1797–1805
- Andrew Jackson (TN) 1797–1805
- Daniel Smith (TN) 1798–1805