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 AMES F. SNOWDEN, M. D., is a young physician of Pleasant Grove Township, whose ability and skill are rapidly placing him in the foremost ranks of his profession. He was born Aug. 23, 1849, and is the son of John F. and Maria (Glenn) Snowden, a history of whom is given in the sketch of William D. Snowden. Dr. Snowden was reared on his father’s farm, and received an excellent common-school education. From boyhood he possessed a studious and
thoughtful mind, which was expanded and developed by judicious self-instruction at home. He is one whom Nature has apparently chosen to serve in her temple of healing, and those only make the truest and best physicians. Our subject was married, Feb. 14, 1869, to Miss Elizabeth Hackley. Mrs. Snowden is the daughter of John R. and Susanna Hackley, and was born April 25, 1849, in Grayson County, Ky. It was not until after his marriage that Dr. Snowden decided to enter the medical profession. He first purchased land and engaged in farming until 1879, and then yielding to his inclinations, began the study of medicine, applying himself closely to his chosen work at home, under the instruction of Dr. P. A. Kemper. In 1882 he entered the medical college at Indianapolis, and was graduated in 1884. In order to perfect himself still more in his profession he has recently taken a physician’s course at one of the medical colleges in Chicago. He makes a specialty of treating diseases of the eye and ear, and his practice extends over a large area. Dr. Snowden has never connected himself with any society or order. He is a member of the Democratic party in politics, but since entering the medical profession has given little attention to public affairs. Formerly he served in several local offices, but his time and interests are concentrated upon the professional duties of a large practice. Dr. and Mrs. Snowden have an interesting family of four children—John H., Luella, Delia and Emma. |
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