Enos Hook

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. 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. ==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==