DAVID SHOOK, farmer and carpenter, Holstein, Neb.  Mr. Shook is a native of Indiana, born in Dearborn County, Nov. 11, 1820, and is the son of John and Sarah (Harper) Shook, both natives of Maryland.  Mr. Shook was a contractor and builder, and moved from his native State to Indiana at an early day, being one of the earliest settlers of Dearborn county.  He served in some of the Indian wars in Indiana, and afterward moved to Ripley County, where he cultivated the soil until his death, which occurred in 1841.  His wife died in August, 1860.  David Shook was early taught the duties of farm life in Ripley County, Ind., and was married there Mar. 1, 1840, to Miss Indiana Deal, a native of the Keystone State.  After farming there for several years Mr. Shook moved to Iowa (1855), located in Fayette County, and there continued his agricultural interests, but in connection followed contracting and building, which trade he had learned in Indiana.  In 1870 he moved to Guthrie County of that State, resided there until 1884, when he moved to Nebraska and located on his present property on election day of that year.  He has improved his property; has 160 acres under cultivation and fenced; has a good house, substantial outbuildings, good orchard; and, in fact, is a first class farmer.  In connection with his farming interests he has also carried on the carpenter trade to some extent.  He lost his first wife in Fayette County, Iowa, on Nov. 18, 1859, ten children having been born to this union, seven boys and three girls: Jacob D., Charles W., William, Ezra, Gramdville L., Albert W. , James P., Mary J., Louisa A. and Isabell.  Mr. Shook's second marriage occurred in Fayette County, Iowa, on July 12, 1860, to Miss Eliza Moffitt, a native of Ohio, born Mar. 19, 1829, in Coshocton County, and the daughter of James and Mary Moffitt.  To this union were given three children, all born in Fayette, Iowa; Robert A., Josephine and David M.  Mr. and Mrs. Shook and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are much respected citizens.
Source:  Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Adams, Clay, Hall & Hamilton Counties, Nebraska - Publ. 1890 - Page 312