Background
Coke, John Story was born on August 21, 1867 in Morristown, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Stephen and Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Coke.
Coke, John Story was born on August 21, 1867 in Morristown, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Stephen and Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Coke.
Public schools and under private tutors.
Admitted to Oregon bar, 1893, and began practice at Portland. Moved to Marshfield, Oregon, 1893, and practiced there until 1909. Judge Circuit Court, 2d District of Oregon, 1909-1923.
United State Attorneys for Oregon, 1923-1925.
Member of the board regents Oregon Normal Schools, 1920-1925. Mason (32 degree, Shriner) Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Arlington, Portland Golf.
Married Annie Laurie Anderson, May 27, 1903. Children: John Morton, Virginia.