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Dr Calvin A Snook

Birth	:	15 Mar 1848 Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Jan 1906 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	1st.035
Description	:	Son of John Snook and Mary Fowler Snook. Married Ella A Anderson on January 16, 1879 in Keokuk, Iowa. Children: Hannah Dell, Mary Batty, John Newton, Esther Shipman Snook. ------- History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 264-266 Calvin SNOOK, M.D.. What every man seeks is opportunity to attain success in his chosen field of labor. The purpose of life is to afford opportunities for physical, mental and spiritual development. In these countries, such opportunities lie before every one who is willing to make use... Read More	Son of John Snook and Mary Fowler Snook. Married Ella A Anderson on January 16, 1879 in Keokuk, Iowa. Children: Hannah Dell, Mary Batty, John Newton, Esther Shipman Snook. ------- History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 264-266 Calvin SNOOK, M.D.. What every man seeks is opportunity to attain success in his chosen field of labor. The purpose of life is to afford opportunities for physical, mental and spiritual development. In these countries, such opportunities lie before every one who is willing to make use of them; they may slip away from the sluggard, and tauntingly play before the dreamer, but they surrender to the individual with high purpose, undaunted courage and indefatigable determination. Such were the qualities which Dr. Calvin SNOOK possessed, and, as a result, he gradually advanced as a practitioner of medicine; winning for himself a creditable position in the ranks of the medical profession, in Iowa. He was born March 15, 1848, in Jefferson county, Iowa, upon a farm north of Farifield, his parents being John and Mary (FOWLER) SNOOK. The father was born and reared in Pennsylvania, and was of English-Dutch descent. [Transcriber's note: 'Dutch' has been scribbled out in the text being transcribed.] His ancestors were natives of England but afterward removed to Holland and came to America prior to the Revolutionary war. The family home was established in New Jersey, and several representatives of the family became soldiers of the American army in the Revolutionary war. It was in the year 1842 that John SNOOK came to Iowa, settling north of Fairfield among the first residents of Jefferson county. In its development in pioneer days, as well as through the period of later progress, he took active and helpful part. With this work of upbuilding, he was closely associated throughout the entire period of his residence here. His farm was a tract of undeveloped land when it came into his possession, but he labored untiringly and persistently to convert it into productive fields. Upon the lands he had won for civilization, Mr. SNOOK made his home until his death. He and his wife were members of the First Presbyterian church of Fairfield, and were among the first four to be taken into the church and he was an elder. Through the period of his early manhood, Dr. SNOOK remained upon the old home farm, working in the fields through the summer months, and attending the public schools in the winter seasons. Later, higher educational privileges were accorded him and he attended the seminary of Fairfield, which was a private school conducted by Miss Pettigrew, of Pennsylvania. Afterward, he entered the medical college at Keokuk, Iowa, having determined to make the practice of medicine his life work, and was there graduated in the class of 1869, at which time the M. D. degree was conferred upon him. He was also a graduate of the Iowa State Medical College at Iowa City, but, as he was not in good health, on the completion of his medical course, he went to Kansas for a time, living with his uncle, William SNOOK. Afterward, he returned to this state and entered upon the practice of medicine in connection with a partner at Moulton, Iowa. Subsequently, he removed to Perlee, Iowa, a mining town, in which he followed his profession for seven years. In 1879, he was married and removed to Fairfield, where he continued in active practice until his death, which occurred on the 4th of January, 1906. He was regarded as one of the most capable physicians of the city. Having comprehensive knowledge of the principles of medicine, he had the ability to accurately apply his knowledge to the needs of each specific case which came under his care. On the 16th of January, 1879, Dr. SNOOK was united in marriage to Miss Ella A. ANDERSON, a daughter of Dr. Isaac N. and Hannah (BATTY) ANDERSON. Her father was a physician who was born in Sterling, Kentucky, and came of English and French stock. He represented one of the old and prominent families of Virginia and Mrs. SNOOK was a cousin of Congressman FLOOD. Her mother was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, of English parentage, but was reared in Keokuk, Iowa. Her husband, Dr. ANDERSON, practiced in Keensburg, Illinois, for a long period and there departed this life, in 1863. His widow long survived him and when taken ill was living in Keokuk, Iowa, but was brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. SNOOK, in Fairfield, here passing away on the 23d of November, 1905. Unto Dr. and Mrs. SNOOK were born four children but the eldest, Hannah D., died when but three months old. Mary Batty, who is a graduate of Parsons College of the class of 1901, is now a teacher in the high school of Keosauqua, Iowa. John Newton, the third child, died June 21, 1910. Esther Shipman, who was graduated from Parsons College with the class of 1911, is now at home with her mother. Mrs. SNOOK still owns and operates a stock farm of three hundred and ten acres, constituting a valuable property in Cedar township. On this farm is a fine mineral well and mineral springs; also an Indian mound which is of historic interest. In addition to this property, Mrs. SNOOK owns a pleasant home in the city of Fairfield. Dr. SNOOK was widely and favorably known not only in his professional relations but in other public connections as well, whereby he contributed to the growth and development of the city. In politics, he was a democrat and for several terms served as a member of the city council of Fairfield, exercising his prerogatives in support of many practical and progressive public measures. For years, he served as a member of the school board and the cause of education ever found in him a warm friend. At one time, he was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows lodges at Perlee, Iowa. He attended the Presbyterian church at Fairfield, and was a trustee of the church of that denomination at Perlee; and his wife and daughters are members of the Fairfield Presbyterian church. Dr. SNOOK was particularly active in his profession, and spared neither time nor pains to acquaint himself with such knowledge as would prove of actual value and worth in his practice. He was a member of the Tri-State Medical Society, the Iowa State Medical Society and the Jefferson County Medical Society. He was also a local physician for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Medical Association, and served from 1892 until the time of his death. He was likewise a member of the Jefferson county board of pension examiners for years. Dr. SNOOK early grasped the eternal truth that industry wins, and industry became the beacon light of his life. It was this that continually promoted his knowledge of his chose profession, and advanced his ability in practice. Those who met him, professionally and socially, recognized in him most attractive personal qualities and he had a circle of friends almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintance. Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned. --------- Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 315-316 Dr. Calvin SNOOK, a practicing physician of Fairfield, was born in Fairfield Township, Jefferson County, on the 14th of March, 1848, and is a son of John and Mary (FOWLER) SNOOK. His boyhood days passed uneventfully upon the farm, but not wishing to engage in agricultural pursuits he began fitting himself for the medical profession. He completed his literary education in the city schools of Fairfield, after which he entered the college of Physicians and Surgeons, of Keokuk, Iowa, and having mastered the regular course of study was graduated from that institution in the class of 1869. One week later he had established himself in practice in Moulton, Appanoose County, Iowa, where he remained until the fall of 1870, when he removed to Peru, Kan., continuing practice in that place until the spring of 1872. He then returned to Iowa, and locating in Perlee, Jefferson County, announced to the public that he was ready to receive patronage from any in need of services in his line. He there built up a good practice and continued business in that place until January, 1879, when he came to Fairfield, where he has since resided. Almost from the first he won recognition as an able physician and took rank among the leading practitioners of this section. The marriage of Dr. SNOOK and Miss Ella A. ANDERSON was celebrated on the 16th of January, 1869, in Keokuk, Iowa. The lady is a native of Keithsburg, Ill., and a daughter of Dr. I. M. ANDERSON. By their union have been born three children, one son and two daughters: Mary B., John Newton and Esther. Mrs. SNOOK is a member of the Presbyterian Church. The Doctor is a Democrat in his political views and has held a number of local offices. For two years he held the office of Councilman, for one year served as a member of the School Board, and in the spring of 1890 was elected to the same position for a term of three years. For eight years he held the office of City Health Commissioner and for four years, under Cleveland's administration, was pensioner examiner. He is connected with a number of medical societies, including the Jefferson County Medical Society, the Des Moines Valley Medical Society, and the Iowa State Medical Society. In connection with his professional labors, Dr. SNOOK is engaged to some extent in stock-raising and farming with his brothers, one of whom carries on that business in Cedar Township, Jefferson County, while the other is engaged in the same line in Nebraska. They were reared to work together in harmony and since attaining to mature years have always done more or less business together with great satisfaction. The Doctor has been quite successful in the practice of his profession and is well deserving of the liberal patronage accorded him. He is studious and keeps himself well posted on all the discoveries and theories connected with the science and is the acknowledged peer of any of his professional brethren in the county. Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

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Dr Calvin A Snook's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
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Dr Calvin A Snook death on 4 Jan 1906 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

John Snook

(1818 - 1888)

Mary Fowler Snook

(1823 - 1893)

Spouse

Ella Anderson Snook

(1853 - 1921)

Siblings

(1841 - 1842)

(1844 - 1844)

(1850 - 1921)

(1854 - 1858)

(1856 - 1894)

Rev Ernest McCune Snook

(1859 - 1927)

Jennie Steel Snook Young

(1863 - 1937)

Children

Hannah Dell Snook

(1879 - 1880)

Mary Batty Snook

(1881 - 1928)

John Newton Snook

(1886 - 1910)

Esther Shipman “Snooky” Snook

(1889 - 1960)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034