Charles A. Snover (August 2, 1855 – April 24, 1916) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Biography

Born in the town of

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, Snover went to Fort Atkinson High School in

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. He worked on the railroad, was a postal clerk, and owned a hotel. He owned a dairy farm in Fort Atkinson. Snover served as sheriff of

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in 1900. He also served as city clerk, mayor, on the Fort Atkinson Common Council, and on Jefferson County Supervisors. Snover was a

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. Snover served in the

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from 1911 to 1916. He died at his home in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin from a long illness.

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