John James McCook (lawyer)

John James McCook
John James McCook
Nickname(s)Buck
Born(1845-05-25)May 25, 1845
Carrollton, Ohio
DiedSeptember 17, 1911(1911-09-17) (aged 66)
Sea Bright, New Jersey
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Union Army
RankCaptain
Brevet Colonel
UnitOhio 52nd Ohio Infantry
Ohio 6th Ohio Cavalry
Battles / warsAmerican 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.