Edward M. McCook

Edward M. McCook
5th and 7th Governor of the Territory of Colorado
In office June 19, 1874 – March 29, 1875
Preceded by	Samuel Hitt Elbert
Succeeded by	John Long Routt
In office June 14, 1869 – 1873
Preceded by	Alexander Cameron Hunt
Succeeded by	Samuel Hitt Elbert
2nd United States Minister to Hawaii
In office July 26, 1866 – December 5, 1868
President	Andrew Johnson
Preceded by	James McBride
Succeeded by	Henry A. Peirce
Personal details
Born	(1833-06-15)June 15, 1833 Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
Died	September 9, 1909(1909-09-09) (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	Union Cemetery-Beatty Park, Steubenville, Ohio
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Military service
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Branch/service	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1861–1866
Rank	Brigadier General Brevet Major General
Commands	2nd Indiana Cavalry Cav Brigade / II Corps Division / (Western) Cavalry Corps
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Edward Moody McCook (June 15, 1833 – September 9, 1909) was a lawyer, politician, distinguished Union cavalry general in the American Civil War, American diplomat, and governor of the territory of Colorado. He was a member of the famed "Fighting McCook" family of Ohio. Four of his brothers and 10 of his first cousins served as officers, with six of the family members becoming generals before the end of the war.