Enos Hook (December 3, 1804 – July 15, 1841) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the

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from 1839 until his resignation in 1841, representing the 20th congressional district of

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as a

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and the

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Early life and education

Hook was born in

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, on December 3, 1804. He studied law.

Career

Hook was

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in 1826; he commenced practice in Waynesburg. Hook served in the

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from 1837 to 1838, representing Greene County as a

in the 62nd

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. Hook was elected as a Democrat to the

; his term began on March 4, 1839. Hook was re-elected to the

, 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.

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.

References

External links

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