John James McCook (lawyer)

John James McCook
John James McCook
NicknameBuck
Born(1845-05-25)May 25, 1845
DiedSeptember 17, 1911(1911-09-17) (aged 66)
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Branch Union Army
RankCaptain
Brevet Colonel
Unit 52nd Ohio Infantry
6th Ohio Cavalry
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
RelationsDaniel McCook (father)
John James McCook (uncle)
Other workattorney, business director

John James McCook (May 25, 1845 – September 17, 1911) was an American corporate attorney, business director, and soldier, serving as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He was the youngest member of the famed "Fighting McCooks," a prominent Ohio military family which contributed fifteen members to the war effort.