[2] He initially served on the Louisiana Supreme Court from April 6, 1857, to March 12, 1860.
[2] During the American Civil War, Union forces occupied New Orleans attempted to reorganize the Judiciary, appointing Cole to his former position, but the court never actually organized.
[4] Cole was also active in the Louisiana state teachers' association,[2] and later served as a judge of the Louisiana Historic Twenty-Third Judicial District, covering Iberville Parish, from 1880 until his death in 1883.
[2] He was noted for his extensive knowledge of Louisiana history and customs, and occasionally wrote newspaper pieces recounting these.
[1] Cole died suddenly in New Orleans,[1] and his body was transported to Iberville Parish for burial.