George W. Snow
George W. Snow (December 13, 1842 – November 8, 1927) was an American politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota between 1901 and 1905.
Early life[edit]
George W. Snow was born on December 13, 1842, in Posey County, Indiana.[1] During his childhood, his family relocated to Wisconsin.[1]
During the American Civil War, Snow served in Company F of the 20th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, joining in August 1862 and leaving in July 1865.[1]
Career[edit]
In 1869, he moved to South Dakota and settled in Bon Homme County.[2] He was the second person to settle in the area which later became Springfield.[1] While there, he became involved in the banking and real estate businesses.[2]
Prior to 1899, Snow served two terms as treasurer of Bon Homme County.[2] He was a member of the 1885 Dakota constitutional convention in Sioux Falls.[2][3]: 62
In 1890, he began serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate.[2] From 1901 until 1905, he served as Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota.[1]
Other activities[edit]
In 1867, Snow was initiated into the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, later serving as grand master and grand treasurer. He also served as a grand patron of the Order of the Eastern Star for South Dakota, and grand treasurer of the state's Grand Masonic Lodge in 1886. He was a member and master of Mt. Zion lodge No. 6 in Springfield, a member of the Oriental Consistory at Yankton and the El Riad Shrine in Sioux Falls.[1]
Snow served as commander of the Grand Army of the Republic's South Dakota department in 1901 and 1902.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Snow was a member of the Episcopal church.[1]
Snow had at least one son, Frank M. Snow, with whom he entered into business.[4] He died on November 8, 1927, and his funeral was held in Springfield two days later.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "George W. Snow Dies at Springfield Home". The Daily Argus-Leader. November 8, 1927. p. 2. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "George W. Snow". The Daily Argus-Leader. January 2, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Clover, S. T. (1885). Presentation of Dakota's Claims, and Memorial Praying for Admission. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Former Dakotan Dies in Colorado". Rapid City Journal. February 17, 1941. p. 3. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Pay Last Tribute". The Daily Argus-Leader. November 10, 1927. p. 2. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
External links[edit]
George W. Snow at Find a Grave
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