First physician to locate in Lawn Hill is a native of Indiana. He was born in Wayne County, October 7, 1849. When but three years of age, his parents removed to Iowa. After receiving a common school education, he entered the State University at Iowa City, with the intention of completing the course, but, on account of failing health, he was compelled to abandon the idea after attending one term. In 1867 he commenced his medical studies with Dr. E. H. Green, of Bangor, Marshall County, Iowa, and subsequently continued them with Dr. Sherwood, of Marshalltown, and also at home. In 1874 and 1875 he attended lectures at Bennett Medical College, at Chicago, from which institution he graduated January 22, 1875. He then commenced the practice of his profession in company with Dr. Jessup, of New Providence. For four years he practiced alone in New Providence, and then removed to Lawn Hill, where he now resides, enjoying an extensive practice. Dr. Cook was united in marriage November 27, 1875, in New Providence, with Eva J. Jessup, daughter of Dr. Jessup, of that place. Dr. Cook has taken an active interest in politics, and is an ardent Republican. In the fall of 1881 he was elected on that ticket a member of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly for the term of two years. He is a charter member of New Providence Lodge, No. 169, A. O. U. W., and has been its presiding officer two terms, and Medical Examiner since its organization.