William A. Cocke
William A. Cocke | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida | |
| In office January 3, 1877 – 1885 | |
| Appointed by | George Franklin Drew |
| 13th Florida Attorney General | |
| In office January 16, 1873 – January 3, 1877 | |
| Governor | Ossian B. Hart Marcellus Stearns |
| Preceded by | J. P. C. Emmons |
| Succeeded by | George P. Raney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1822 |
| Died | October 17, 1887 (aged 64–65) Sanford, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Whig (until 1852) Democratic (after 1852) |
| Spouse |
Catherine Parkhill (m. 1852) |
| Education | College of William and Mary |
| Occupation | Attorney |
William Archer Cocke (1822 – October 17, 1887) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 13th Florida Attorney General. Cocke was placed into the national spotlight due to his role in the controversy following the 1876 presidential election.