Background
Cook, Willis Clifford was born on October 5, 1874 in Gratiot, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Alfred and Sarah (Cole) Cook.
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Cook, Willis Clifford was born on October 5, 1874 in Gratiot, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Alfred and Sarah (Cole) Cook.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1895.
1 son, Alfred L. Began practice at Plankinton, South Dakot, 1899. County judge, Aurora County, South Dakot, 1900-1902. Member South Dakot Senate 2 terms, 1905-1909.
Chairman Republican State Central Committee, 1906-1912.
Member Republican National Committee for South Dakot, term 1916-1924. Envoy Extraordinary anu Minister Plenipotentiary to Venezuela, 1921-1929.
Past president South Dakot Society Sons of the American Revolution
Member American Academy Political and Social Science, American Society International Law, Academy of Political Science.
Married Mary Butler Miller, 1899.