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Snyder S. Kirkpatrick
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 3rd district |
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| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Jefferson Hudson |
| Succeeded by | Edwin R. Ridgely |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1889 – 1893 |
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| Born | February 21, 1848 Mulkeytown, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 1909 (aged 61) Fredonia, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Snyder Solomon Kirkpatrick (born February 21, 1848 – died April 5, 1909) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Kansas. This means he was elected to represent Kansas in the United States Congress.
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Early Life and Education
Snyder Kirkpatrick was born in a place called Mulkeytown, Illinois. His parents were John Foster Kirkpatrick and Hester Ann Dial Kirkpatrick. He went to public schools when he was growing up.
A Look at His Career
Serving During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Snyder Kirkpatrick was a soldier. He joined the army as a private in a group called the 136th Illinois Cavalry Regiment. He served from April to October in 1864. He tried to join other army groups later, but the war ended before he could serve more.
Starting a Business and Law Career
After the war, from 1865 to 1867, Kirkpatrick worked in business in Du Quoin, Illinois. He then decided to study law. In 1867, he went to law school at the University of Michigan.
After finishing his studies, he was allowed to become a lawyer. This happened on June 30, 1868, in Illinois. He started his law practice in Cairo, Illinois.
Moving to Kansas and Public Service
In 1873, Snyder Kirkpatrick moved to Fredonia, Kansas. He continued to work as a lawyer there. He became the prosecuting attorney for Wilson County in 1880. A prosecuting attorney is a lawyer who works for the government to bring legal cases against people accused of crimes.
From 1889 to 1893, he served in the Kansas Senate. This is part of the state government that makes laws for Kansas. He also worked as a lawyer for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company for many years.
Time in Congress
Snyder Kirkpatrick tried to become a U.S. Representative in 1892 but did not win. However, he was elected to the 54th United States Congress as a Republican. He served in Congress from March 4, 1895, to March 3, 1897.
He tried to be re-elected to Congress several times after that, but he was not successful. Later, from 1903 to 1905, he served as a member of the Kansas State House of Representatives. This is another part of the state government that helps make laws.
Personal Life
Snyder Kirkpatrick got married on December 25, 1867, to Rosa H. Bowen. They had five children: Elsie, Otto, Mark, Byron, and Hobert. Rosa passed away in 1887. Later, Snyder Kirkpatrick married again to Mrs. Floren Adell (Oakford) Buker.
Snyder Kirkpatrick died in Fredonia, Kansas, on April 5, 1909. He was buried in the Fredonia Cemetery.
