Dr. Isaac Crook
Submitted by
Robert Kingrey
Source: Clement L. Martzolff
Among the prominent ministers of the Methodist Church, Dr.
Isaac Crook, now of Ironton, Ohio, has for many
years maintained a high standing, not only as a pulpit orator,
but also as a teacher, lecturer, and writer. Dr. Crook
was born near Crossenville, in Jackson Township. His early
life was spent in the usual manner of country boys. He taught
school in the county and subsequently graduated from Ohio
Wesleyan University at Delaware.
In 1860 he married Miss Emma Wilson of that city. He
served as pastor in many leading churches in Ohio, Illinois,
Minnesota, Michigan, and Kentucky. In the capacity of teacher
he has been president of the University of the Pacific,
College Park, California, Chancellor of the Nebraska Wesleyan
University, and in 1896 was elected President of the Ohio
University, at Athens. Since 1898 he has served as Pastor in
Ironton.
As an author he has produced some very valuable and
readable literature. His biographical sketches are especially
interesting. His delineation of character shows him to be a
deep thinker. Three of his sketches are particularly
excellent- the ones on Bishop Edward Thompson, Judge
Joshua McLean and William Henry Harrison.
Besides these he has written many valuable articles on
Pedagogy and has been a contributor to magazines of both a
religious and secular nature. As a platform speaker, Dr.
Crook holds no mediocre position. He is a clear, logical
and earnest speaker.
