Cooksey, William H.
William H. Cooksey
William H. Cooksey
Born on October 18, 1847 in Scott County, Illinois.
Died on March 28, 1912 in Geneva, NE
Married to Augusta Stansberry of Alexandra, MO
Parents of nine children: Lulu, Maud, Grace, Sperry, Earl, and Loran.
W. H. came to Geneva in 1880.
In 1883, Jensen and Cooksey formed a law partnership and operated out of the Platt House at 180 So.8th.
In 1885, Cooksey was the postmaster at 806 G Street.
In 1886, Cooksey was the proprietor of the Fillmore County Democrat.
In 1895, he ran a drug store at 858 G Street and later at 824 G Street.
In 1897, Cooksey moved his stock to Burress, thinking that the outlook looked good there.
W. H. served a term in the state legislature and was a member of Odd Fellows and A. O. U. W. Order.