[1] Crook was born in Preston, Lancashire on 4 March 1862, the son of William Crook, he was educated at St. James National School in Barrow-in-Furness, Alston College, and St. Johns College, Battersea.
[1][2] He lost the seat the following year in the 1923 General Election to the labour candidate Susan Lawrence.
[1][2] Crook regained the seat in 1924 General Election and held it until his death.
[1][2] In 1900 he married Grace Madeline Swinfen and they had a son and a daughter.
[1] Crook died aged 64 on 29 March 1926 at his home in Sidcup, Kent after a three-month illness.