Enos Hook

Enos Hook (December 3, 1804 – July 15, 1841) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 until his resignation in 1841, representing the 20th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Democrat in the 26th United States Congress and the 27th United States Congress.^[1]

Early life and education

Hook was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, on December 3, 1804. He studied law.

Career

Hook was admitted to the bar in 1826; he commenced practice in Waynesburg.

Hook served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1837 to 1838, representing Greene County as a Democrat in the 62nd Pennsylvania General Assembly.^[2]

Hook was elected as a Democrat to the 26th United States Congress; his term began on March 4, 1839. Hook was re-elected to the 27th United States Congress, serving until his resignation on April 18, 1841. Democrat Henry White Beeson was elected to serve out the remainder of Hook's term.

Hook missed over 50% of the 751 roll call votes taken between December 1839 and March 1841.^[3]

Personal life and death

Hook was married to Mary E. Dill.

Hook died in Waynesburg on July 15, 1841, less than three months after his resignation. He was interred in Green Mount Cemetery, located in Waynesburg.^[4]

References

External links

• Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Profile from GovTrack
• Enos Hook at The Political Graveyard
• Enos Hook at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress