Zardoc Cook, Georgia War of 1812 Veteran-- Part 2

On August 30, 1805, he bought 449 acres of land on Barbers Creek for $2,500 ($5.57 per acre).  On October 21, 1807, he bought another 4,000 acres for$300.

Zardoc Cook was an ensign in the Washington County Militia in 1793 and captain of Eleventh Company, Hancock County Militia in 1796.

Public service included the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate.  He was elected to the 14th U.S. Congress to fill out a vacancy.

--Brock-Perry