Alexander McDowell McCook (1831-1903) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, to Daniel and Martha Latimer McCook. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1852. During the Civil War, he organized the 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment.
The McCook Family of Carroll County of Ohio were nicknamed "The Fighting McCooks" because of their service during the Civil War. Daniel McCook's family contributed nine soldiers to the Union cause including five generals. His brother John's family contributed five officers. Four of Daniel's family, including Daniel himself, died in the conflict. Overall, the McCooks sent fifteen men to serve in the Civil War.
From the description of Painting [realia] : Alexander McDowell McCook. 1878. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 432285495
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