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John Snook

Birth	:	9 Jul 1818 Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 1888 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2896996, -95.9524994
Plot	:	Lot 7
Description	:	The Fairfield Ledger Feb. 15, 1888 Page 3, col. 6. DEATH OF JOHN SNOOK. The death of John Snook, a gentleman well known and highly respected throughout Jefferson County, occurred at his home in the southeastern part of the city on Wednesday evening.....Mr. Snook was born in Beaver County, Penn., July 9th 1818. As a child he removed with his father's family, to Ashland, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Mary Fowler, who survives him. In 1841 Mr. and Mrs. Snook came to Iowa and in the spring of the following year to... Read More	The Fairfield Ledger Feb. 15, 1888 Page 3, col. 6. DEATH OF JOHN SNOOK. The death of John Snook, a gentleman well known and highly respected throughout Jefferson County, occurred at his home in the southeastern part of the city on Wednesday evening.....Mr. Snook was born in Beaver County, Penn., July 9th 1818. As a child he removed with his father's family, to Ashland, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Mary Fowler, who survives him. In 1841 Mr. and Mrs. Snook came to Iowa and in the spring of the following year to Jefferson County, which has since been their home. Twelve children were born to them. Of eight now living, all reside in this county but three–Justin Snook of Wood Lake, Neb., Mrs. Joseph Young of Wymore, Neb., and Rev. E. M. Snook of Allerton–and all were present at the funeral with the exception of one son.....Presbyterian Church..... Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 281-282 John SNOOK, deceased, a pioneer of Jefferson County, of 1841, is well remembered by many of the later as well as the earlier settlers of this community, for his residence in the county covered a period of forty-seven years, during which time he witnessed the advanced position to which it had attained, and bore an active part in the work of progress and development.He was a man of more than average ability and superior intelligence for one of his day, and exerted an influence for the upbuilding of the county's best interests which was widely felt. Mr. SNOOK was born on a farm now within the corporate limits of the city of Allegheny, Pa., July 9, 1818. His father, Casper SNOOK, was also a native of the Keystone State, and was born of German parentage. He served his country in the War of 1812. The family removed to Ohio when John was a youth, and settling near Ashland, he was there reared to manhood, and in 1839 was joined in wedlock with Miss Mary FOWLER, a native of the Empire State. The following year, accompanied by his young wife, he emigrated westward, and casting his lot with the pioneer settlers of the Territory of Iowa, settled in Lee County. The succeeding year, in 1841, he removed to Jefferson County and located in Fairfield Township, one mile west of the city, and gave his attention to farming during the summer season, while during the winter months he devoted his time to teaching school. He was also employed on Govermnent surveys in the northern part of the State for two seasons, but agriculture was the vocation which engrossed the greater part of his time. As before stated, he was at once recognized as a leading spirit in the community, and was honored with various local offices of trust. He served as a member of the County Board of Supervisors, and, as in every other position which he was called upon to fill, discharged his duties with fidelity. He was an advocate of Democratic principles. Unto Mr. and Mrs. SNOOK was born a family consisting of four sons and four daughters: Helen, the eldest, is the widow of Joseph YOUNG, and is a resident of Fairfield; Calvin A. is a practicing physician of Fairfield; Hannah is the wife of J. C. GROFF, of Fairfield; Justin married Amanda WELSH, and is living in Cherry County, Neb.; Oscar is a farmer and stock-raiser of Cedar Township, Jefferson County; Rev. Ernest M. wedded Mary C. CARPENTER, and is now pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Menlo, Iowa; Jennie S. is the wife of George YUONG, of Wymore, Neb.; Velma L. is a teacher of Beatrice, Neb. The mother of this family, who is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, since her husband's death has made her home with her son, Dr. SNOOK, of Fairfield. Mr. SNOOK was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, and for forty years served as one of its Elders. He was also a delegate to General Conference several different times, and he manifested his interest in the cause by liberal contributions and an untiring zeal in the work connected with it. As before stated, he was a man of superior education for his day in the West, and was a liberal contributor to the religious structure of his church. In early life he had studied for the ministry, but his constitution was never strong, and the condition of his health demanded outdoor exercise, which he found in farm life. However, he always took a warm interest in educational and religious matters, and was ever ready to advance their interests. In 1885 he sold his farm and removed to Fairfield, where he spent the latter years of his life, his death occurring in 1888, at the age of sixty-nine years. He enjoyed a wide circle of acquaintances and was most highly respected and esteemed.

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Where is John Snook's memorial?
John Snook's memorial is located at: Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Lyon County, USA.
When did John Snook death?
John Snook death on 8 Feb 1888 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Snook's memorial?
Latitude: 38.2896996
Longitude: -95.9524994

Family Members:

Parent

Casper Snook

(1781 - 1851)

Easther Gillian Snook

(1783 - 1846)

Spouse

Mary Fowler Snook

(1823 - 1893)

Siblings

Catharine Snook Zeigler

(1807 - 1875)

Margaret Snook Ferguson

(1814 - 1864)

Amy Anna Snook Snook

(1820 - 1882)

Children

(1841 - 1842)

(1844 - 1844)

(1848 - 1906)

(1850 - 1921)

(1854 - 1858)

(1856 - 1894)

Rev Ernest McCune Snook

(1859 - 1927)

Jennie Steel Snook Young

(1863 - 1937)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hartford Cemetery
Hartford, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2896996, -95.9524994

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Hartford, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2952995, -95.9516983

3. Mennonite Cemetery
Hartford, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3036003, -96.0167007

4. Strawn Cemetery
Jacobs Creek Landing, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2675018, -95.8760986

5. Hoover Cemetery
Lebo, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3466210, -95.8796600

6. Lebo Creek Cemetery
Lebo, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3467800, -95.8797500

7. Saint Lawrence Catholic Cemetery
Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3767710, -95.9704260

8. Mount Hope Cemetery
Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3768997, -95.9721985

9. Chicago Mound Cemetery
Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3478012, -96.0610962

10. Bailey Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2358700, -95.8370500

11. Bowman and Adgate Cemetery
Ottumwa, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3036003, -95.8032990

12. Baker Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1988983, -95.8238983

13. Fairview Cemetery
Olpe, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2050018, -96.0947037

14. Lincoln Cemetery
Lebo, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4174995, -95.8756027

15. Lena Valley Cemetery
Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1618996, -96.0310974

16. Badger Creek Cemetery
Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4049988, -96.0582962

17. Maydale Cemetery
Olpe, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2289009, -96.1181030

18. Gunkel Burial Ground
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3646600, -96.1138300

19. Forest Hill Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4124000, -96.0604900

20. Fowler Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3897018, -96.1091995

21. Union Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4375000, -96.0425034

22. Wilhite Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3830500, -96.1240900

23. Apostolic Cemetery
Gridley, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1272011, -95.9124985

24. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Olpe, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2667007, -96.1628036