Henry David Cooke | |
|---|---|
 Henry D. Cooke | |
| 1st Governor of the District of Columbia | |
| In office February 28, 1871 – September 13, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | None (office created) |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Robey Shepherd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1825 Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 1881 (aged 55) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | financier |
Henry David Cooke (November 23, 1825 – February 24, 1881) was an American financier, journalist, railroad executive, and politician. He was the younger brother of Philadelphia financier Jay Cooke. A member of the Republican political machine in post-Civil War Washington, D.C., Cooke was appointed first territorial governor of the District of Columbia by Ulysses S. Grant.