Cooke, Bates b. December 23, 1787 d. May 31, 1841 US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 30th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1831 to 1833. Also served as New York State Comptroller from 1839 to 1841. (Bio by: K) First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, USA