• Born in Chester County, PA
• Prior to the Civil War, he was known for telegraph work
• In 1861, he became colonel of the 57th New York
• Commanded a brigade at Fredericksburg where he
was wounded in 1862
• Went on to lead his brigade . . . — — Map (db m223820) HM WM
On Wheatfield Road, on the right when traveling east.
To the memory of Samuel Kosciusko Zook. Brevet Major General U.S. Vols. Who fell mortally wounded. at or near this spot. while gallantly leading his brigade in battle July 2nd 1863. Erected by Gen. Zook Post. No 11 G.A.R. of Norristown, Pa. July . . . — — Map (db m15763) HM WM
