The Snook Family hailed from New Jersey, and came to Ohio early in
the State’s founding. A very noble family, consisting of Judges,
Congressman, Revolutionary War Soldiers, Civil War Veterans, they by
all accounts worked hard and endeavored to accomplishment meaningful
and great things with their lives. Joab Snook was the Grandson of
John & Elsie Rockefeller Snook. Elsie is a member of the prominent
Standard Oil Rockefellers.
Dr. James Howard Snook a man of accomplishment seemed to take a
detour in his life, to commit murder, engaged in drug use, and in
what at the time was considered unspeakable sexual practices.
Newspaper Accounts of the trial and execution are available to read
by clicking on the James Howard Snook Murder button.