Francis Cockrell

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Francis Cockrell
United States Senator from Missouri
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	Carl Schurz
Succeeded by	William Warner
Personal details
Born	Francis Marion Cockrell (1834-10-01)October 1, 1834 Warrensburg, Missouri
Died	December 13, 1915(1915-12-13) (aged 81) Washington, D.C.
Political party	Democratic
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Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861–1865 (CSA)
Rank	Brigadier General
Unit	1st Missouri Infantry Regiment
Commands	2nd Missouri Infantry Regiment First Missouri Brigade French's Division
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Francis Marion Cockrell (October 1, 1834 – December 13, 1915) was a Confederate military commander and American politician from the state of Missouri. He served as a United States senator from Missouri for five terms. He was a prominent member of the famed South–Cockrell–Hargis family of Southern politicians.