INTRODUCTION TO THE SNODGRASS SOURCE BOOKS
If it is SNODGRASS we continue to collect it! Please send items (with sources
cited!) you want to share with our team and others to all four of us listed
here :
Will Johnson E-mail:Wjhonson@aol.com
Paul D. Snodgrass, at The Snodgrass Clan
Society
(Editor of The MACE since 1993) E-mail: paulsnodgrass@cox.net
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Suzie Snodgrass Schoolcraft E-mail:
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vss - October 1999
RECORDS CHECKED STATEWIDE
BIBLE RECORDS
Family records from Bibles - NS
Miscellaneous Bible Records (Warburton) NS
Surname Index to Fraktur (or Bible records that can be ordered)
(Earnest Assoc.) NS
CEMETERY RECORDS
Miscellaneous Cemetery Inscriptions in Pennsylvania (Fox) NS
Film #384,702 = Cemetery Inscriptions, Pennsylvania:
Northumberland, Union Co., Montour County, Sullivan County,
Berks County, & Dauphin County - NS
Film #1,026,670 item 5 = Cemetery Data by Alice F. Stroh - NS
CENSUS RECORDS
E.A.S. - PA, 1600-1789; 1791-1799, 5 vol. (AISI) NS
1790 census - yes (see Allegheny, Bucks, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster,
Northumberland, Washington, & York Cos.)
[Note: The 1790 census was to be taken starting on the first
Monday in Aug 1790, and to be completed within 9 months;
pay for the census takers was small; many isolated pioneers
were probably missed; some people didn't want to be counted.>
1800 census - yes (see Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin,
Franklin, Lancaster, Mifflin, Washington, Westmoreland, &
York Cos.)
1810 census - yes (see Allegheny, Bucks, Crawford, Cumberland,
Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Northumberland, Washington,
Westmoreland, & York Cos.)
1820 census - yes
1830 census - yes
1840 census - yes
1840 census of Pennsylvania Pensioners for Revolutionary or
Military Services (Closson --1978) NS
1850 census - yes
1860 census - yes
1870 census - yes (partial, see Allegheny, Berks, Butler, &
Philadelphia Cos.)
1880 soundex - yes
1900 soundex - yes
1910 miracode - yes
1920 soundex - yes
CHURCH RECORDS
Every Name Index, A History of the Church of the Brethren of
Southern District of Pennsylvania, 1941 (Eby) NS
Index of Names, A History of the Church of the Brethren in
the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1924 (Eby) NS
COURT RECORDS
Crawford-Emery-McCune-Nelson (these surnames only) Court Records,
1871-1831 [sic>: Indentures, Executor, Administrator, Real
Estate, Estate Settlement, Suit, Pre-nuptial Agreement
(statewide) (Stimpson) NS
Divorces granted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court,
December 1785-1801 (Adams Apple Press) NS
Pennsylvania's Colonial Records Series (Dunn) yes
(see Philadelphia Co.)
Pennsylvania Wills Recorded in New Jersey (NJ Archives) NS
EMIGRATION RECORDS
Brethren from Gimbsheim in the Palatinate to Ephrata & Bermudian
in Pennsylvania (Burgert)
A Century of Emigration from Affoltern am Albis, Canton Zuerich,
Switzerland (Burgert) NS
Colonial Pennsylvania Immigrants from Freinsheim in the
Palatinate (Burgert) (unindexed)
Early Pennsylvania Pioneers from Mutterstadt in the Palatinate
(Burgert) NS
Eighteenth & Nineteenth Century Emigrants from Lachen-Speyerdorf
in the Palatinate (Burgert) NS
18th Century Emigrants from Pfungstadt, Hessen-Darmstadt, to
Pennsylvania (Burgert) NS
Eighteenth Century Pennsylvania Emigrants from Hassloch & Boehl
in the Palatinate (Burgert) NS
Emigrants from the Palatinate to the American Colonies in
the 18th Century (Krebs & Rubincam) NS
Emigrants from the Wolfersweiler Region of Germany to
Pennsylvania, 1730-1750 (Bell) NS
Index to Persons in the Mennonite Immigration to Pennsylvania
in the Eighteenth Century by C. Henry Smith
1929 (Johnson) NS
Passenger List, S.S. Vaderland, Belgium, 1875, from Antwerp,
Belgium, Bound for Philadelphia
(no author given) (unindexed)
Pennsylvania Pioneers from Wolfersweiler Parish, Saarland,
Germany (Burgert) NS
Pennsylvania Yugoslavs Scrap Book Series (Eterovich)(unindexed)
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
The Acadian Exiles, or French Neutrals, in Pennsylvania
(Reed--1858) (unindexed)
The County Court for the District of West Augusta, VA, Held at
Augusta Town, Near Washington, PA, 1776-1777:
An Historical Sketch by Boyd Crumrine, with an Account
of the County Courts for Ohio, Yohogania, & [ ?>
Epic on the Schuylkill: The Valley Forge Encampment
(Trussell--1974) (unindexed)
Genealogical and Family History of the Wyoming and Lackawanna
Valleys, PA, vol. 1
(Hayden, Hand, & Jordan--1906) (unindexed)
The General Title of the Penn Family to Pa: An Abstract
(Cadwalader & Rawle) NS
Gun Makers of Southwestern Pennsylvania (Whisker -1985) NS
Homer Tope Rosenberger: A Bibliographical Record
(PA Hist. Junto-1958) (unindexed)
The Ingomar Papers: Reminiscences of the Early Nineteenth
Century in a Pennsylvania Village (Baum--1891-2) NS
Junto Selections: Essays on the History of Pennsylvania
(PA Hist. Junto-1946) (unindexed)
Our Heritage in Ligonier Valley (Woman's Club of Ligonier-1976)
(unindexed)
Pennsylvania Genealogies, Chiefly Scotch-Irish & German
(William H. Egle -1886)
The PA Historical & Museum Commission: a History
(Nichols - 1967) (unindexed)
The Quakers: A Brief Account of Their Influence on
Pennsylvania (Comfort) (unindexed)
The Religious Life of the Pa. German Pioneers ... and the
First Stoevers (Winters - 1932) (unindexed)
Western PA Gen. Society, 1991-1992, Members Family Names Index
(Romig) yes
Sundry Genealogical Materials Pertaining to South Central
Pennsylvania, vols. 1-53 (South Central PA Gen. Soc.)
LAND RECORDS
Early Pennsylvania Land Records (Egle) NS
Inventory of the Archives of the Holland Land Company:
Including the Related Amsterdam Companies & Negotiations
Dealing with the Purchase of Land & State Funds in the
United States of America, 1789-1869 (Pieterse) NS
Warrants & Surveys of the Province of Pennsylvania Including
the Three Lower Counties, 1759 (Weinberg) NS
MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS
Abstracts of New Jersey Manuscripts in the Sol Feinstone
Collection of the American Revolution (Felcone) NS
Guide to the Microfilm of the Baynton, Wharton, & Morgan
Papers in the PA State Archives, Manuscript Group 19
(1967) (unindexed)
The National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections
(hereafter NUCMC) (Library of Congress) yes (see Blair)
MILITARY RECORDS
Chronology of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers (infantry), 1852-1863
(Twaddle) (unindexed)
The GAR, Its Organization and the Men of Post #37 (Patton) NS
History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5 (Bates) yes (see below)
History of the 75th Regiment, PA Vols. (Nachtigall--1886) (unindexed)
The Pennsylvania Militia in 1777: Reprinted from the PA Genealogical Magazine,
vol. 23, no. 3, 1964 (Roach/Ely) NS
Pennsylvania Soldiers of the Revolutionary War Living in States Other Than
Pennsylvania (Myers) yes
Register of Invalid Pensions, Revolutionary Service, 1789 (Rush--1812) NS
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Comparative monetary values of early PA; Rev. Thomas Barton, itinerant missionary
of the Church of England, 1755-1759, in York & Cumberland Co., PA;
biographical, marriages 1755-1759, letters; Warrington (Friends) Meeting House
Cemetery, Warrington Twp., York Co., PA; entries in the grave diggers account
book, 1822-1847, compared with inscriptions on tombstones existing in 1934;
Pipe Creek (Friends) Meeting House Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD: graves identified
in the 1882 History of Western Maryland by Scharf compared with inscriptions on
tombstones existing in 1934 - NS
They Lived In Virginia, But They Settled in Pennsylvania for a While
(Will - Britt Books --1987) NS
Two Lists of Early Residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania:
Those Holding Virginia Grants, 1779-1785 - NS
Signers of a Petition to Form a New State (Harris) (unindexed)
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
Notices by German & Swiss Settlers Seeking Information of Members of their
Families, Kindred, or Friends, Inserted between the Years 1742 & 1761 in the
Pennsylvanishce Berichte & between the Years 1762 & 1779 in the
Pennsylvanische Staatsbote (Eyster) NS
The Pennsylvania Traveler-Post: vols. 2-19 - (unindexed); vols. 20-23 - NS;
vols. 24-25 - yes [see below & Baltimore Co., MD>
PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES
PA Archives, 1st series -- no Snodgrasses except in vol. 9 (see below)
PA Archives, 2nd series to 6th series - yes (see below)
PA Archives, 7th series (index to 6th series)
PERIODICALS
Western PA Genealogical Society Quarterly
vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 - yes (see Allegheny Co.)
vol. 7 - yes (see Allegheny & Fayette/Westmoreland Cos.)
VITAL RECORDS
French Forts in Pennsylvania: Baptisms & Burials, 1753-1756 (DeVille--1991) NS
Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1790 - yes (see Bucks Co.)
Register of Marriages & Baptisms Performed by Rev. John Cuthbertson, 1751-1791
(Fields) NS
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21 Mar 1777 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 1, page 354: Muster Roll of the Armed Boat
Warren (The muster rolls commence May 1, 1776, and end June 1, 1778) includes:
William Snodgrass, March 21, 1777; English deserter.
31 Jul 1777 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 14, page 415: Eighth Battalion,
Col. Abraham Smith. Robert Snodgrass is Ensign in the Fourth Company, July 31, 1777.
14 May 1778 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 14, page 441: Eighth Battalion, Colonel
Abraham Smith. Robert Snodgrass is Ensign in the Fourth Company, May 14, 1778.
10 Sep 1778 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 15 (The Pennsylvania Line), page 444:
A List of the Names of Men in Captain John Reily's Company of the Third Pennsylvania
Regiment, September 10, 1778: Privates: Thomas Snodgrass, sick, present.
1778 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 15 (The Pennsylvania Line), page 602:
Eighth Class in Service, 1778, Colonel Abraham Smith. First Battalion, Capt. Charles Maclay.
Private: Thomas Snodgrass.
1778 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 15 (The Pennsylvania Line), page 610:
Eighth Class in Service, 1778, Colonel Abraham Smith. Eighth Battalion, First Lieutenant:
James Brotherinton, Ensign: Robert Snodgrass.
10 Sep 1778 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 2, page 939: Capt. Reily's Company, 3rd
Penna. Regiment, Sept. 10, 1778: Thomas Snodgrass, sick, present.
27 May 1779 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 2, page 622: Return made by John Travis (S.L.)
May 27, 1779, Will Gray Capt.: Will Snodgrass
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Note: Because the 1780 tax list is nearly complete, it has been published as a virtual census
for 1780; Westmoreland Co. 1780 tax list does not exist, so a 1783 tax list was used instead.
1780 Tax Lists
Bucks Co.
New Britton Twp.
James Snodgrass
Warwick Twp.
Benja. Snodgrass
Cumberland Co.
Guilford Twp.
Samuel Snodgrass
Hopewell Twp.
John Snodgrass
Letterkenny Twp.
Thomas Snodgrass
Lurgon Twp.
Thomas Snodgrass
Lancaster Co.
Drumore Twp.
James Snodgrass
Hanover Twp.
Jno. Snodgrass
Wm. Snodgrass
Little Brittain Twp.
Alexander Snodgrass
Martick Twp.
James Snodgrass
John Snodgrass
Robt. Snodgrass
Samuel Snodgrass
widdow Snodgrass
widow Snodgrass
William Snodgrass
Northumberland Co.
Muncy Twp.
Willm. Snodgrass
Westmoreland Co. [1783]
Springhill Twp.
Cha's Snodgrass
Sam'l Snodgrass
York Co.
Fawn Twp.
William Snottgress
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10 May 1780 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 14, page 452: First Battalion, Leutenant Colonel
James Johnston. Lieutenant in the Fourth Company is Robert Snodgrass, May 10, 1780.
8 Feb 1782 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 2, page 650: John McMasters payroll from
December 8th 1781 to February, 1781, to February 8th, 1782: Seargeant - William Snodgrass
3 Mar 1782 -- PA Archives, 1st series, vol. 9, page 507: [see xerox>
(1812-1813) -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 12, p. 182: Roll of Capt. William Hamilton's
Company: Muster-roll of a company of riflemen in the actual service of the United States,
commanded by Capt. George Musser, in the rifle regiment of the Second brigade,
Pennsylvania militia, under the command of Lieut. Col. William Hamilton, from the 5th of
September to the ___ (War of 1812), includes: George Snodgrass.
(1812-1814) -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 7, page 788: Miscellaneous rolls, Fifteenth
Division,
1812-14; Return of the 165h Regiment, Capt. Jeremiah Ferrer:
Private - John K. Snodgrass
2 Sep 1812 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 9, page 681: Receipt roll of Capt. Michael Miller's
Company of Militia attached to the 1st Battalion, 17th Regiment, 16th Division, Penna. Militia,
commencing the 15th day of August and ending the 2nd day of Sept, 1812, both days included;
James Hall, Major Commanding.
William Snodgrass, private; $5.00 pay per mo.; 8 days (time served) $1.33 1/3 (amt. of pay)
24 Oct 1812 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 9, page 683: Receipt roll of Capt. Michael
Miller's Company of Militia attached to the 1st Battalion, 17th Regiment, 16th Division,
Penna. Militia, commencing the 3rd day of Sept. and ending the 24th day of Oct., 1812,
both days included; Andrew Christy, Lt. Col. Commanding:
William Snodgrass, private - 29 days served - amt. of pay $1.50 2/3
2 Apr 1813 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 12, page 120 & 6th series, vol. 8, pages 234 & 237:
Roll & Payroll of Capt. Jeremiah Ferree's Company, of the First regiment of Pennsylvania militia,
in the service of the United States, commanded by Lieut. Col. Joel Ferree under the command
of Gen. William H. Harrison, from October 2, 1812, to April 2, 1813, includes:
John V./K. Snodgrass, 6 mo., 0 days (time of service charged) $20.00 (pay due)
22 Jul 1813 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 10, page 197: Receipt roll of a company of militia
commanded by Thomas McClelland Captain of the 133 Regiment of Penna. militia commanded
by Lt. Col. Samuel Gowdy under the order of Major Gen'l Mead dated 1813
(Commenced service 22 July)
John Snodgrass, Sgt., 11 Aug exp. of service, 20 days, amt. pay $8.00.
Jesse Snodgrass, Priv., 8 Aug exp. of service, 17 days, amt. pay $5.66 2/3.
Mathew Snodgrass, Priv., 11 Aug. exp. of service, 20 days, $10.00/month, amt. pay $6.66 2/3
Thomas Snodgrass, Priv., 11 Aug. exp. of service, 20 days, $10.00/month, amt. pay $6.66 2/3
11 Feb 1814 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 10, page 46: Receipt roll of a company of militia
commanded by Thomas McClelland of the 137th Regiment of Penna. Militia commanded by
Lt. Col. Gowdy, under the order of General Mead dated Jan. 1st, 1814.
Commencing Jan. 2nd & ending Feb. 11th 1814:
John Snodgrass, Serg. $12.00/month, time served 1 mo. 11 days, amt. pay $16.40;
expiration of service 11 Aug.
Jesse Snodgrass, priv. $10.00/month, time served 1 mo. 11 days, amt. pay $13.66 2/3.
Matthew Snodgrass, priv., $10.00/month, time served 1 mo. 11 days, amt. pay $13.66 2/3.
Thomas Snodgrass, priv., $10.00/month, time served 1 mo. 11 days, amt. pay $13.66 2/3.
8 Aug 1814 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 7, page 385: Jamestown, August 8, 1814.
Pennsylvania Militia of the 117th (Rigamend) Regiment under the Detachment of First Brigade
and Sixth Division the officers 1 2 3 4 traft tes: [??> Privates - 47. Robert Snodgrass
9 Aug 1814 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 7, page 408: A list of the persons drafted and
notified in the several classes in the order of 26 Jul 1814 in the third company of the 78th
Regiment of Penna. Militia. 9 August 1814. Capt. John Graham.
First Class - John Snodgrass
26 Aug 1814 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 8, page 1035: Pay roll of a company of militia
commanded by Captain James Todd of the 2nd Regiment performing a tour of duty under
command of Col. Adam Ritscher who rendezvoused at York under the general order of the
Governor dated 26 Aug 1814: Private - Robert Snodgrass
9 Sep 1814 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 7, page 398: A return of the officers,
non-commissioned officers and privates of the 1st company, Capt. Peter Snyder, including
the 2nd 7 6th company attached to 78th Regt. P.M.
September 9th, 1814, 1 Draft of the 117 Regiment: Privates - Robert Snodgrass
4 Dec 1814 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 8, page 1343: Payroll of a company of riflemen in
the actual service of the U.S. commanded by Capt. Geo. Musser in the Rifle Regiment of the 2nd
Brigade Pennsylvania militia under command of Lieut. Col. Wm. Hamilton, from 5 Sept
to ___ [1814> under the general order of the Governor, dated 26 Aug 1814:
56. Geo. Snodgrass, private, commenced service 1 Sep; expiration of service 6 months;
$2.00 per month, total paid $6.00
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5 Dec 1814 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 8, page 1037: Receipt Roll of a company of infantry
in actual service of the U.S. commanded by Capt. James Todd in the 2nd Regt. of Penna. militia,
under Command of Lieut. Col. Adam Richards from 2 Sep. 1814 to 5 Dec 1814, Place of
rendezvous, York, PA. distance 41 miles; discharged Baltimore.
Private - Robert Snodgrass $2.00 pay per month
(need dates)-- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 8, page 1347: Receipt roll of a company of rifleman
commanded by Capt. Wm. Hamilton of the regiment performing at tour of duty under the
command of Col. --- who rendezvoused at York under the General Order of the Governor,
dated 26 Aug 1814:
57. George Snodgrass, private, pay per month $2.00; amount paid $6.00
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1886 -- Pennsylvania Genealogies (Egle):
page 1:
Jean Ainsworth, b. 2 Jul 1784, d/o John Ainsworth & Margaret Mayes, married John Snodgrass.
page 2: Samuel Ainsworth m. 10 May 1792 Margaret McEwen; by Rev. James Snodgrass.
page 7: Mary Allen, d/o William Allen & Elizabeth, married John Snodgrass.
page 9: Margaret Allen married 25 Mar 1790 Charles Brown; by Rev. J. Snodgrass.
pages 65 & 72:
Moses Barnet, b. 24 Nov 1764, s/o Joseph Barnett & Elizabeth Graham; d. 19 Nov 1848;
resided on a tract of land deeded to him by his father, called Barnett's Conquest, in the
"Forks of Beaver Creek"; was twice married. Married first Martha Snodgrass, b. 1773,
d/o William Snodgrass; d. 1 Jun 1802. They had issue:
i. Richard, b. 23 Nov 1792; d. 8 Nov 1868; no issue.
m/1 Martha Merriman.
m/2 Eliza Dunn.
ii. Ann, b. 29 Jan 1794; d. 1823; had issue.
m. Jun 1813 Samuel Johnson, d. 27 Aug 1854.
iii. Molly, b. 14 May 1795; d. 13 Apr 1877.
iv. Matilda, b. 27 May 1797.
m. George Moorhead.
v. Margaret, b. 8 Mar 1799; d. 1843; had issue.
m. Fannie? Morton.
vi. Martha, b. 14 Feb 1801; d. 1803.
page 71: Joseph Sherer, b. 6 Sep 1785, s/o Samuel Sherer & Elizabeth Barnett; d. 5 Mar 1825
near Hummelstown, PA; married Mary Snodgrass (d. Clark Co., OH). Their daughter Mary
married a Mr. Heymer, who removed to Clark Co., OH.
page 76: Captain John B. Moorhead, b. 3 Jan 1774, s/o Robert Moorhead & Margaret Boal;
d. 15 May 1854; buried Derry Graveyard; married Ann Snodgrass, b. 1779; d. 14 Dec 1868.
page 332: Rev. James Snodgrass performed a marriage.
pages 410 & 421: Samuel Maclay, b. 16 Nov 1767 in Lurgan twp., Franklin Co., PA,
s/o John Maclay & Jean Dickson; married Margaret Snodgrass, b. 1 Aug 1771?, d/o
Thomas Snodgrass. They had issue:
i. Mary Jane Maclay, b. 1813; m. George Ewan?
ii. John Enoch Maclay, b. 24 Dec 1815; unmarried.
iii. Ellen Maclay, b. 1818; m. William Smith.
iv. Charles Henry Maclay, b. 16 Jan 1820.
v. Elizabeth Maclay, b. 1822; d. in infancy.
vi. Thomas James Maclay, b. 22 Nov 1824; m. Annie E. Fassett; had six children.
vii. Robert Snodgrass Maclay, b. 25 Nov 1825; d. 24 Apr 1881; m. Catharine E. Willis;
had issue.
viii. Samuel Dickson Maclay, b. 17 Dec 1829; served in the war of the
Rebellion [= Civil War>; m. Martha Jenkins of Doylestown, PA; had issue.
page 650: Joseph Steward m. 20 Dec 1792 Sarah Stewart; by Rev. James Snodgrass.
page 734: Reference to Rev. James Snodgrass.
pages 735-9: Dr. William Simonton, b. 1788, s/o William Simonton & Jean Wiggins,
married Martha Davis Snodgrass [we need the rest of this>.
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1866 --History of Pennsylvania Volunteers:
vol. 1, page 90: Ninth Regt., Co. C, recruited at Carlisle, Cumberland Co.;
mustered in 23 Apr 1861 for 3 months service: William M. Snodgrass, private
vol. 1, page 111: Eleventh Regt., Co. C, recruited at Mill Hall, Clinton Co.;
mustered in 25 Apr 1861 for 3 months service: John S. Snodgrass, second sergeant
vol. 1, page 119: Twelfth Regt., Co. B, recruited at Pittsburgh; mustered in 25 Apr 1861
for 3 months service: John Snodgrass, private
vol. 1, page 129: ?? Regt., Co. C, recruited at Pittsburgh; mustered in 25 Apr 1861 for 3
months service: James H. Snodgrass, private
vol. 1, page 286: Eleventh Regt., Co. E, recruited at Latrobe & Ligonier, Westmoreland Co.,
for 3 years service: James S. Snodgrass, private, mustered into service 3 Dec 1861;
discharged 2 Dec 1864.
vol. 2, page 736: 36th Regt., 7th Reserve, Co. A, recruited in Cumberland Co. for 3 years
service: William Snodgrass, pvt., mustered into service 29 Aug 1861; discharged on surgeon's
certificate 14 Oct 1862.
vol. 2, page 793: 38th Regt., 9th Reserve, Field & Staff Officers:
J. Mc'K. Snodgrass, Lt. Col., mustered into service 4 May 1861; promoted
from Major 1 Apr 1863; resigned 29 Mar 1864. [see pension appl. Allegheny Co., PA>
Robt. M. Snodgrass, quarter-master; mustered into service 22 Jul 1861; promoted
from Hospital Steward to 1st Lieut. and to quarter-master 20 Jan 1862; mustered
out with regiment 12 May 1864.
vol. 2, page 1142: 46th Regt., Co. H, recruited Potter Co. for 3 years:
Washington Snodgrass, mustered into service 13 Jul 1863; drafted; mustered out with
company 15 Jul 1865. [see pension application, Washington Co., PA>
vol. 3, page 332: 59th Regt., Second Cav., Co. B, recruited at Philadelphia for 3 years:
J. W. Snodgrass, mustered into service 15 Feb 1864; transferred to Co. B, 1st Provisional Cav.,
17 Jun 1865. [see pension application, Crawford Co., PA>
vol. 3, page 555: 64th Regt., 4th Cav., Co. H, recruited Venango Co.: John J. Snodgrass,
mustered into service 14 Feb 1865 for 1 year; mustered out with company 1 Jul 1865.
vol. 4, page 971: 76th Regt., Co. G, recruited in Lawrence & Westmoreland Cos. for 3 years:
John Snodgrass, serg't, mustered into service 31 Oct 1861; captured at Fort Wagner, SC,
11 Jul 1863; died at Richmond, VA, 8 Oct 1863.
vol. 4, page 1275: 83rd Regt., Co. D, recruited at Edinboro, Erie Co., for 3 years:
Onslow [Angelow] Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered in 26 Aug 1861; promoted to corporal;
mustered out with Co. F, 28 Jun 1865; veteran volunteer. [see pens. appl. Venango Co., PA>
vol. 4, page 1284: 83rd Regt., Co. F, recruited at Meadville, Crawford Co., for 3 years:
R. Q. [Robert Quinton] Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered 3 Sep 1861; discharged 16 Nov 1862 for
wounds received at Malvern Hill, VA, 1 Jul 1862. [see pension appl. Crawford Co., PA>
vol. 5, page 184: 90th Regt., Co. K, recruited Philadelphia for 3 years: Jas. S. Snodgrass, pvt.;
mustered into service 3 Dec 1861; transferred to Co. E, 11th Regt. PA Vols., 26 Nov 1864.
vol. 5, page 302: 93rd Regt., Co. B, recruited from Berks Co. for 3 years:
E. M. [Emerson] Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered in 12 Oct 1861; discharged 16 Aug 1862.
[see pension application, Philadelphia Co., PA>
vol. 5, page 311: 93rd Regt., Co. E, recruited in Clinton & Centre Cos. for 3 years:
John S. Snodgrass, 2nd Lieut.; mustered in 26 Oct 1861; promoted from sergeant to 1st sgt,
5 Oct 1862; to 2nd Lieut., 30 Oct 1862; mustered out 14 Nov 1864, expiration of term.
[see pension application, Clinton Co., PA>
vol. 6, page 867: 107th Regt., Field & Staff Officers: William B. Snodgrass,
quartermaster sgt.;
mustered into service 24 Jan 1862; transferred to Co. A, 9 Jul 1862.
vol. 6, page 870: 107th Regt., ??: who? , pvt.; mustered in 24 Jan 1862; deserted,
date unknown.
vol. 6, page 1047: 111th Regt., Co. G; Regt. principally recruited from Erie, Warren, &
Crawford Cos.: M. P. [Matthew R.] Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered into service 4 Nov 1861;
wounded at Antitam, MD, 17 Sep 1862; discharged 5 Nov 1864, expiration of term.
[see pension application, Crawford Co., PA>
vol. 7, page 40: 121st Regt. chiefly recruited in City of Philadelphia, Co. B:
R. M. Snodgrass [Reath M. Snodgrass], corporal; mustered into service 20 Aug 1862;
discharged by General Order 13 May 1865
[vss - error: he was killed at Fredericksburg, VA, Dec 1862].
[see mother's pension application Philadelphia Co., PA>
vol. 7, page 289:
134th Regt., Co. C, recruited from Butler Co. for 9 months:
John I. Snodgrass [John J. Snodgrass], corporal; mustered into service 11 Aug 1862;
promoted to corporal 1 May 1863; wounded at Chancellorsville, VA, 3 May 1863;
mustered out with company 26 May 1863. [see pension application, Allegheny Co., PA>
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vol. 7, page 396:
139th Regt., Co. F, recruited Allegheny & Armstrong Cos. for 3 years:
John Snodgrass, capt., mustered into service 1 Sep 1862; promoted from 1st sergt. to
2nd Lieut., 1 Jan 1863; to 1st Lieut., 14 Jan 1863; to capt., 29 Jul 1864;
Brevet Major, 19 Sep 1864; & Brevet Lt. Co., 6 Apr 1865; mustered out with company,
21 Jun 1865. [see pension application, Allegheny Co., PA>
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vol. 7, page 544:
145th Regt., Co. H, recruited Crawford Co. for 3 years:
Austin Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered into service 2 Sep 1862; discharged on surgeon's
certificate, 26 Mary 1863. [see pension application, Crawford Co., PA>
Robert Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered into service 2 Sep 1862; captured at Petersburg, VA,
16 Jun 1864; died at Andersonville, GA, 4 Nov 1864; grave #11,785.
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vol. 7, page 627:
149th Regt., recruited from Potter, Tioga, Lycoming, Clearfield, Clarion, Lebanon,
Allegheny, Luzerne, Mifflin, & Hunter Cos., Co. D:
John A. Snodgrass, 2nd lieut.; mustered into service 23 Aug 1862;
promoted from 1st sergt.
to 2nd Lieut. 26 Apr 1864; commissioned 1st lieut. 14 Jun 1865; not mustered;
mustered out with company 24 Jun 1865.
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vol. 8, page 750:
157th Regt., 3rd Artillery, recruited from various parts of the state, Battery K:
Benjamin Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered into service 27 Feb 1864; mustered out with battery
9 Nov 1865. [see pension application, Northumberland Co., PA>
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vol. 8, page 821:
155th Regt., Co. F, recruited Allegheny Co.:
James L. Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered into service 22 Aug 1862; died 16 Nov 1862;
buried in National Cemetery, Antitam, MD, Sec. 16, Lot B, Grave 123.
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vol. 8, page 1104:
166th Regt., 9 months' service, drafted militia, recruited from York Co., Co. B:
Thomas Snodgrass, mustered into service 7 Nov 1862; discharged, date unknown.
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vol. 10, page 768:
211th Regt., recruited for 1 year, Co. I, recruited from Westmoreland Co.:
Dixon Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered into service 6 Sep 1864; wounded at Petersburg, VA,
2 Apr 1865; discharged by General Order 16 Jun 1865.
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vol. 10, page 774:
212th Regt., 6th Artillery, recruited principally from Allegheny, Butler,
Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington, & Lawrence Cos., organized at Camp
Reynolds, near Pittsburgh, 15 Sep 1864, Battery A:
Thomas C. Snodgrass, pvt.; mustered into service 31 Aug 1864; mustered
out with battery, 13 Jul 1865.
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vol. 10, page 1151:
Militia of 1862, 1st Regt., organized 11-13 Sep 1862, discharged 23-25 Sep 1862, Co. K:
Robert Snodgrass
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vol. 10, page 1163:
Militia of 1862, 7th Regt., organized 12-15 Sep 1862, discharged 26 Sep 1862, Co. A:
James H. Snodgrass
- - - - - - - - - -
vol. 10, page 1171:
Militia of 1862, 10th Regt., organized 10-16 Sep 1862, discharged 25-27 Sep 1862, Co. C:
Franklin Snodgrass
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vol. 10, page 1204:
Militia of 1862, 25th Regt., organized 15 Sep 1862, discharged 30 Sep & 1 Oct 1862:
James Snodgrass
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vol. 10, page 1268:
Militia of 1863, 40th Regt., mustered into service 2 Jul 1863, discharged 16 Aug 1863, Co. G:
John Snodgrass
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vol. 10, page 1302:
Militia of 1863, 54th Regt., mustered into service 30 Jun to 4 Jul 1863; discharged
17 Aug 1863, Co. I:
Thomas Snodgrass
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vol. 10, page 1303:
Militia of 1863, 55th Regt., mustered into service 27 Jun to 11 Jul 1863; discharged
18 Jul & 26 Aug 1863:
[need name>
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## ### #### -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 24, page 604:
John Snodgrass [didn't find this one>
## ### #### -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 4, page 647:
William Snodgrass [didn't find this one>
(need date) -- PA Traveler-Post, vol. 24, 1/19; 3/54:
David H. Coyner, s/o Martin Coyner (b. 20 Oct 1771) & Elizabeth Rhea,
m/1 Catherine McNeil = 1 dau.;
m/2 Catharine Eliza Snodgrass of Hardy Co., WV;
m/3 Frances Snodgrass, sister of Catharine Eliza Snodgrass; d. Delaware Co., OH.
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National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections, 1973, page 449:
Robert Snodgrass:
Lyon, George Armstrong, 1784-1855; Papers, 1821-38. 2 Boxes.
In Dickinson College Library (Carlisle, Pa.)
Lawyer, bank president, Presbyterian elder, and trustee of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.
Correspondence, diary, and notes. Church affairs are the central concern of the papers, with
materials on Lyon's hostile view of the Rev. George Duffield's theology, and his part in the
founding of the Second Presbyterian Church, 1832. Correspondents include John Burtt,
George Duffield, Ashbel Green, Samuel Blanchard How, Alexander McFarlane, Joshua T.
Russell, Robert Snodgrass, and Frederick Watts.
Gift of Mary Himes Vale and Mrs. Frederick F. Rush, 1947.
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1955 Year Book of Pennsylvania Society of Sons of American Revolution (Hoenstine):
Robert McCullough, pvt., Lancaster Co., PA, Militia; b. 1754; d. 19 Apr 1811;
wife Susanna Barbour.
dau. Sarah McCollough, b. 7 Feb 1788, d. 2 Mar 1826.
m. 1815 Thomas Snodgrass, b. 7 May 1786, d. 25 Feb 1864.
dau. Susanna Snodgrass, b. 11 Oct 1821, d. 17 Dec 1882.
m. 22 Apr 1845 Thomas Montgomery Scott, b. 8 Jun 1810, d. 17 Dec 1882.
dau. Anna Elizabeth Scott, b. 3 Nov 1849.
m. 30 Apr 1868 George Washington McMillan, b. 26 Sep 1843, d. 2 Nov 1908.
son Harvey Reed McMillan (SAR #1635), b. 15 Jun 1880.
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jane White>
--------------------
Matthew Law, pvt. in PA Militia, m. Margaret Snodgrass
son Benjamin Law
m. Rebecca Lusk
dau. Margaret Snodgrass Law
m. John Forster (son of John Forster & Catherine Dickey)
son Benjamin Law Forster
m. Ann Bull Alricks.
son John Douglas Forster (SAR #102), b. 12 Oct 1866.
--------------------
Peter Tittle, pvt., Westmoreland Co., PA, Militia.
son James Tittle
m. Ann Fraeme.
son John Tittle, b. 18 Feb 1801, d. 19 Aug 1882.
m. 16 Dec 1824 Mary Snodgrass, b. 15 Apr 1805, d. 25 Jan 1875.
son James Whitesides Tittle, b. 2 Jun 1828; d. 6 Oct 1901.
m. 2 Apr 1868 Mary Ringler, b. 1 Oct 1840.
son Alexander Dix Tittle (SAR #1364), b. 24 Nov 1873.
m. Alice Cover
son John Warren Tittle (SAR #1370), b. 10 Jan 1869.
m. Sarah Elizabeth Custer
son Charles Lee Tittle (SAR #1610), b. 18 Oct 1845.
m. 11 Sep 1872 Ada Woodruff, b. 29 Jun 1852.
dau. Mary Snodgrass Tittle, b. 12 Dec 1874.
m. 15 Nov ____ Sherman Smith, b. 4 Jan 1874.
son Charles Lee Tittle Smith (SAR #1602), b. 25 Mar 1902.
m. Annie Katherine King
son Harry Woodruff Tittle (SAR #1611), b. 11 May 1873.
m. Margaret Dickey
[see Cambria Co., PA>
--------------------
James Stevenson, pvt. in Cumberland Co., PA, Militia.
William Reed Dennison (3359), b. 17 Apr 1879, d. 6 Apr 1907.
m. Matilda Lambourn Snodgrass, b. 19 Dec 1882.
--------------------
Matthew McKinney, pvt., 2nd N.J. Line (b. 1744),
m. 22 Oct 1809 Elizabeth Laird, b. 1745, d. 8 Apr 1839.
dau. Elizabeth McKinney, b. 1785, d. 20 Feb 1854.
m. Samuel Snodgrass, b. 1785, d. 16 May 1851.
dau. Elizabeth Snodgrass, b. Jan 1813, d. 28 Mar 1900.
m. 1833 Isaac Mills, b. 13 Dec 1801, d. 29 Jan 1879.
son Stephan D. Mills, b. 23 May 1854, d. 1907.
m. 23 May 1877 Barbara E. McCleary, b. 9 May 1855, d. 5 Jun 1930.
son William Woolslear McCleary Mills, b. 27 Apr 1881.
m. 7 Sep 1912 Louisa Rhodes, b. 27 Jan 1889.
son William Woolslear McClear Mills (SAR #4531), b. 27 Dec 1919.
m. 7 Nov 1943 Mary Elizabeth Vinison, b. 23 Jul 1923.
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American Genealogical Index:
1) A History of York Co., PA (Gibson--1886)
page 127: Joseph Snodgrass; Hanna (Smith) Snodgrass
page 174: C. E. Snodgrass
page 190: William B. Snodgrass
page 193: Thomas Snodgrass
page 208: Maj. Snodgrass
page 240: William Snodgrass
page 308: William Snodgrass
page 318: William Snodgrass
page 438: Robert Snodgrass
page 703: E. O. Snodgrass; George Snodgrass
page 744: Alexander Snodgrass
page B-124: Alexander Snodgrass
page B-125: Mary Snodgrass
page B-127: Alexander Snodgrass
2) The Genealogical Records of the Schwenkfelder Families Who Fled from
Silesia to Saxony & Thence to Pennsylvania, 1731-1737 (Brecht--1923)
page 732: Cale Snodgrass; Margie M. Snodgrass
page 1330: Catharine Snodgrass
3) A Short History of the Slocums, Slocumbs, & Slocombs of America (Slocum--1882)
page 559: Caroline (Slocumb) Snodgrass
4) A History & Genealogy of the Perley Family (Perley--1906)
page 636: Elizabeth Snodgrass
5) Gregory Stone Genealogy (Bartlett--1918)
page 679: Elizabeth Snodgrass
6) Biographical Notes & Genealogical Tables Giving Line of Descent of ___ &
Other Descendants of Ezra Earll & Mary Sabin from the Mayflower Pilgrims
Francis Cooke & Richard Warren (Weygant--1905)
page 38: Maud (French) Snodgrass
page 44: Elizabeth Snodgrass; Harlan E. Snodgrass; Horton E. Snodgrass;
Maud (French) Snodgrass; Roxana Snodgrass
7) The Sterling Genealogy (Sterling--1909)
page 1231: Isabel Snodgrass
8) Genealogy of the Folsom Family (Folsom--1938)
page 494: Luella Snodgrass
9) The Brinton Genealogy, a History of Wm. Brinton, Who Came from England to
Chester Co., PA, in 1684, and of His Descendants, with Some Record of the English Brintons
(Schoonover--??)
page 288: Mary Snodgrass
10) The American Loyalists, or Biographical Sketches of Adherents to the British Crown
in the War of the Revolution (Sabine--1847)
vol. 2, page 579: [page 626?>
Neil Snodgrass of North Carolina. Attainted, & property confiscated, in 1779;
went to England the same year & was an Addresser of the King.
11) North Carolina Historical & Genealogical Register, Jan 1900-Jul 1903
vol. 2, page 10: Neill Snodgrass
13) The Genealogy of the Cleveland & Cleaveland Families (Cleveland & Cleveland--1899)
page 1417: Sarah Snodgrass
14) Life of George Dewey, Rear Admiral, U.S.A., & Dewey Family History (Dewey--??)
page 1030: William Snodgrass
15) York Co., PA, 1930
page 131: William Snodgrass
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ADAMS COUNTY (974.842)
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 census transcription - NS
1850 census - yes
1860 census index - NS
CEMETERY RECORDS
Burial Record of Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church - NS
The Gettysburg National Cemetery: A History & Guide (Cole & Frampton--1988)
(unindexed)
CHURCH RECORDS
Bender's Church, Butler Twp., Adams Co., PA: Parish Register, 1860-1898 (Weiser) NS
Pastor Thomas Charles Billheimer (1842-1923): Private Records of
Baptisms & Marriages (Weiser) NS
Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church near Bonneauville, Mount
Pleasant Twp., Adams Co., PA, Records, 1888-1959 (Weiser) NS
Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Heidlersburg, Adams Co., PA,
Parish Records, 1860-1984 (Weiser) NS
Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Biglerville, Adams Co., PA,
Records, 1881-1934 (Weiser) NS
COURT RECORDS
Abstracts of Adams Co., PA, Wills, 1800-1826 (Greenholt) NS
Abstracts of Orphans Court Records, 1800-1810, Book A, Adams Co.
Courthouse, Gettysburg, PA (Dau. of Amer. Col.) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
History of Cumberland and Adams Cos., PA (Hamilton Computer Service)
History of Cumberland and Adams Cos., Pennsylvania (Beers--1886) yes
(see also Cumberland Co.)
page 142 -- Stephen Snodgrass (Adams Co.)
page 311 -- Thomas Snodgrass (Adams Co.)
[we need to look these up>
The History of the Low Dutch Colony of Conowago (Demarest--1978) (unindexed)
LAND RECORDS
Atlas & Plat Book, Adams Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1977) NS
Film #20,667 = Deed Index, grantors, 1800-1937, Adams Co., PA - NS
TAX RECORDS
Listing of Inhabitants in 1779, Adams Co., PA (McQuillis) NS
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RECORDS
1850 Adams Co PA Census
Oxford Twp., Oxford, page 184, #39/39:
Thomas Snodgrass 31-M-PA blacksmith, $400
William E. Snodgrass 10-M-PA [see pension application, Crawford Co., AR>
George T. Snodgrass 6-M-PA
Charles E. Snodgrass 11m-M-PA
Susanah Snodgrass 28-F-PA [wife #1]
Elizabeth J. Snodgrass 7-F-PA
Emma R. Snodgrass 4-F-PA
[1860 Washington Co., IA>
[Thomas m2. 16 Jul 1863 Louisa Jackson, Phelps Co MO; 1870 Phelps Co MO]
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY (974.885)
CENSUS RECORDS
1790 - 1860 census - yes
1870 census transcription - yes
1880 Census of Union Twp., Allegheny Co., PA (Keckla) NS
1880 soundex - yes
1900 soundex - yes
1910 miracode - yes
1920 soundex - yes
CEMETERY RECORDS
Allegheny Co., PA, Cemeteries, vols. 1-13 (Karynek) yes (vol. 11)
Burials in Trinity Churchyard (Harriss--1987) NS
Hopkins Chapel Cemetery, Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny Co., PA - NS
Saint Philip's Cemetery, Crafton, Allegheny Co., PA (Harriss) NS
CHURCH RECORDS
Baptismal Records of the Reverend Robert Ayres, 1789-1790,
Southwestern Pennsylvania (Harriss) NS
Baptisms in Trinity Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, PA, 1798-1867 (Harriss) NS
Brief Biographies of Ruling Elders in the First Presbyterian Church,
Allegheny, during the First Fifty Years of Its History (Swift--1880) (unindexed)
Clinton United Presbyterian Church Cemetery Record (Chambers & Chambers) NS
A Descriptive Guide of Calvary Church, Pittsburgh, PA (Calvary Church--1925) (unindexed)
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA: 25th Anniversary Celebration (1978)
(unindexed)
175 Southwestern PA Marriages Performed by Rev. Abraham Boyd, 1802-1849
(Presbyterian) (Closson) NS
One Hundred Years, 1853-1953, The 1st Presbyterian Church, Carnegie, PA
(Centennial Committee) (unindexed)
Pittsburgh, PA, East Stake, Greensburg Ward, LDS (Loughner--1988) (unindexed)
Plum Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery Inscriptions (Fox--1953) NS
The Register of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Woodville, & Church of the Atonement,
Carnegie, PA: Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, & Burials, 1854-1910 (Harriss) NS
Smithfield Street Methodist Church, Pittsburgh, PA: Baptisms 1832-1879 (Hively) NS
Smithfield Street Methodist Church, Pittsburgh, PA: Marriages 1818-1885
(Hivelly & Mayhood) yes
The United Evangelical Protestant Church, Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh,
Records 1782-1812 (Ruff) NS
COURT RECORDS
Allegheny Co., PA Archives (McFarland)
vols. 1, 3-6 - Orphans' Court Dockets 1, 2, 2C, 3, 5, & 6, 1789-1847 -yes
vol. 2 - Deed Books 1 & 2, 1788-1792 - yes
vol. 7 - Partition Dockets 1-3, 1858-1873 - yes
Allegheny Co., PA, Quarter Sessions Minutes, Book 1, June 1789-March 1793 (Wall) yes
Index to Allegheny Co., PA, Wills, vols. 1-12, 1789-1869 (Closson & Closson) yes
A List of Immigrants Who Applied for Naturalization Papers in the District Courts of
Allegheny Co., PA, 1798-1840, 7 vols. (Western PA Gen. Soc.) yes
Lists & Indexes to the Legal, Court, & Municipal Records of Allegheny Co., PA (Fishman)
yes
vol. 1 - Tavern License Applications for the City of Pittsburgh, 1818-1827:
Law Students in Allegheny Co., 1831-1900 -
Births & Deaths in the Allegheny County Home, 1885-1908 -
Nurses Discharge Records in Allegheny Co., 1917-1946 -
vol. 2 - Naturalizations in the Mayor's court of Pittsburgh, 1816-1839 -
Vendors of Foreign Merchandise in Allegheny Co., 1824-1836 -
Deaths of Indigent Soldiers in Allegheny Co., 1885-1917 -
Married Women under the Feme Sole Trader Act & Separate Earnings Act in
Allegheny Co., 18785-1958 -
vol. 3 - Allegheny City Arrest Records, 1891-1896 -
The Pittsburgh Reports, 1853-1883 -
Allegheny County Civil War Bounty List, 1863-1864 -
Will Abstracts of Allegheny Co., PA, Will Books 1-5 (Harris & Wall) yes
Film #499,251 item 3 = Will Book 108 - yes
Film #858,900 = Will Books 4 & 5 - yes
Film #858,901 = Will Book 7 - yes
Film #858,903 = Will Book 9 - yes
Film #858,905 = Will Book 11 - yes
Film #858,907 = Will Book 16 - yes
Film #858,908 = Will Book 18 - yes
Film #873,069 = Will Book 24 - yes
Film #873,075 = Will Book 35 - yes
DIRECTORIES 1849 McKeesport Directory, Allegheny Co., PA (SW PA Gen. Services) yes
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Genealogical & Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (Jordan--1915) yes
History of Allegheny Co., PA (Warner--1889) yes
Pittsburgh, a Brief History (Demorest--1944) (unindexed)
Pittsburgh in the Year 1826: Containing Sketches Topographical, Historical, & Statistical;
Together with a Directory of the City & a View of Its Various Manufactures, Population,
Improvements, &c (Jones--1826) NS
Western Pennsylvania Gen. Soc. Quarterly - yes
MILITARY RECORDS Allegheny Co., PA, Revolutionary War Soldiers (Myers) yes
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
Marriages & Deaths from the Pittsburgh Gazette, Allegheny Co., PA,1829-1833
(McQuillis & Iscrupe) yes
Pittsburgh Gazette Abstracts, 1797-1820, 5 vols. (Duer) yes
TAX RECORDS
A General List of Taxables in Allegheny Co., PA, 22 Sep 1794 (Wall) yes
An Index to the 1798 Direct Tax for Pennsylvania, Allegheny Co. (Harriss) yes
VITAL RECORDS
Allegheny Co., PA, Index to Vital Statistics, 1852-1854: Comprising All Births, Deaths, &
Marriages Recorded by the County Registers During the Years 1852 through 1854
(Treglia) yes
Marriages, 1818-1885, Smithfield Street Methodist Church, Pittsburgh, PA
(Hively & Mayhood) yes
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RECORDS
24 Apr 1778 -- Deed Book 1, page 103: James McIlvaine of Martick Twp., Lancaster Co., sold
to Robert Snodgrass & Alexander Snodgrass, yeoman, 200 acres in Westmoreland Co. in the 8th
District of donation lands, #1723.
witness: John Boyd
recorded: 18 Mar 1789
Jun 1778 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 5, Book 3, page 107:
Settlers reported killed or missing prior to 1800:
Snodgrass, first name unknown; Lycoming Creek, PA, Jun 1778.
4 Mar 1783 -- Deed Book 2, page 196: James McKee of Westmoreland Co. sold to
James Snodgrass of Washington Co.; order of survey #1820 issued 3 Apr 1769 to John
Thompson.
witnesses: John Lucky & James Henry
recorded: 4 Aug 1790
22 Apr 1788 -- Deed Book 1, page 160: Thomas Murray, weaver, of Martick Twp., Lancaster
Co., to James & Thomas Snodgrass, yeoman, of Martick Twp., Lancaster Co.; 200 acres in
(same) in the 10th (same) #2077.
witness: John Boyd
recorded: 22 May 1789
18 Dec 1788 -- Deed Book 1, page 187: Henry Small to Alexander Swan, land in
Dickerson Twp. adjacent land of James Snodgrass et al.
14 Oct 1789 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 11, page 5: We the Judges of the
General Election held in and for the County of Allegheny the 13th day of Octob'r 1789...
James Snodgrass (one of the judges)
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1790 Census [Allegheny ?]
page 17, portion taken from Washington Co.:
Alexander Snodgrass = 1 m 16+, 2 f.
James Snodgrass = 4 m 16+, 1 m 0-16, 3 f.
Robert Snodgrass = 1 m 16+, 3 m 0-16, 3 f.
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(1790-1800) -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 5, page 51: Muster & Payrolls,
Penn. Militia, 1790-1800. A list of the officers belonging to the Brigade of
Militia in Allegheny County (no date given):
Lt. Infty. Company, 1st Batt. - Lieut. William Snodgrass
2nd Batt. - Lieut. Robert Snodgrass
30 Dec 1790 -- Will Book 1, page 40: Samuel Cunningham of Allegheny Co.,
dated 30 Dec 1790.
Son John when 21 years old to be given land whereon my father now lives,
land bounded by Louderback Ellom, Monongehela River and Snodgrass.
Father John Cunningham, wife Elloner, children Elizabeth, Mary, Jeney Bell,
Nathaniel, Samuel, Thomas Patterson and James all under age. My friend
Alexander Snodgrass is named executor.
Witnesses John Charmichael, Rachel Neel and Thomas B. Patterson.
- - - - - - - - - -
Orphans Court Docket 1, page 6, #19: Samuel Cunningham, dec'd 15 Oct 1791.
Eleanor Cunningham & Alexander Snodgrass, executors, filed their inventory & account.
- - - - - - - - - -
#20: Elizabeth, daughter of samuel Cuningham, late of Mifflin Twp., dec'd, being over 14,
chose James Patterson of Mifflin Twp. to be her guardian.
- - - - - - - - - -
#21: Mary, daughter of Samuel Cunningham, late of Mifflin Twp., dec'd,
being over 14, chose Thomas Bell Patterson of Mifflin Twp. to be her guardian.
- - - - - - - - - -
#22: On petition of Eleanor Cunningham & Alexander Snodgrass, executors,
the court appointed Thomas Bell Patterson & James Patterson, both of Mifflin
Twp., to be guardians of Jenny Bell, Jane, Nathaniel, Samuel, Thomas Patterson,
& James Cunningham until they become 14.
1791 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 22, pages 649-650, 656, & 682: Return of Taxes:
Mifflin Twp.:
James Snodgrass, L1.2.9 tax
Alexander Snodgrass, L0.8.10 tax
Thomas Snodgrass, L0.3.9 tax
James Snodgrass Jr., L0.3.9 tax
St. Clair Twp.:
Robert Snodgrass, L0.7.6 tax [Robt. d. 1796/97, wife Jean]
Plumb Twp., Allegheny Co.:
Thomas Snodgrass L0.4.3
25 Mar 1791 -- Session of the Peace held at Pittsburgh... the court appoint the following
township officers... Mifflin Twp., supervisor of the Roads, Alexander Snodgrass.
Jun 1791 -- The court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace & Gaol Delivery held at
Pittsburgh -- Traverse Jury... Robert Snodgrass...
Mar 1792 -- Court... following persons were duly sworn a Grand Inquest...
James Snodgrass.
Mar 1792 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 5, Book 1, page 9:
Appearance Docket 1, #43:
Richard Smith, Lessee of John Montgomery vs. Wm. Stiles, with notice to
Jas. Snodgrass, Tenant in poss'n.
1 May 1792 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 4, page 55: A return of the Commissions of the
officers of the four Battalion of militia in the County of Allegheny; Tuesday, May 1st, 1792:
5th Company - Lieutenant - Robert Snodgrass
7 Jun 1792 -- Jury called, including Robert Snodgrass.
8 Jun 1792 -- Jury called, including Robert Snodgrass.
Mar 1793 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 6, Book 2, page 60:
Appearance Docket 1, #58:
Richard Smith, Lessee of James Snodgrass vs. William Stiles, with notice to Alexander Swan,
ten't in poss'n.
19 Aug 1793 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 4, page 247[245?>: A return of the militia officers
for four regiments of the Allegheny County; Monday, August 19th, 1793:
Lt. Infty. Company, 1st Batt. - Lieut. William Snodgrass
2nd Batt. - Robert Snodgrass (Lieut.)
22 Sep 1794 -- Taxables:
St. Clair Twp.:
Rob. Snodgrass
Mifflin Twp.:
Jas. Snodgrass
Alex'r Snodgrass
Wm. Snodgrass (single)
Jno. Snodgrass (single)
Plum Twp.:
Jas. Snodgrass
Dec 1794 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 5, Book 4, page 152:
Appearance Docket ?, #4:
Alexander Snodgrass vs. Henry Wolf.
Mar 1795 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 7, Book 1, page 27:
Appearance Docket 2, #52:
Richard Smith, lessee of James Wilson vs. William Stiles with notice to Robert
Snodgrass--ejection.
Mar 1796 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 7, Book 2, page 67:
Appearance Docket 2, #8:
John Wolfe vs. Alexander Snodgrass.
Mar 1796 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 7, Book 2, page 67:
Appearance Docket 2, #9:
Henry Wolfe vs. Alexander Snodgrass.
15 Apr 1797 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters at P.O. in Pittsburgh includes Robert
Snodgrass & Wm. Snodgrass.
20 May 1797 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of causes set down at March Term 1797 to be tried at
June Term 1797:
Lesse of James Wilson vs. Robert Snodgrass.
John Wolf vs. Alex. Snodgrass.
15 Jul 1797 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters in P.O. in Greensburgh, 6 Jul 1797,
includes William Snodgrass.
5 Aug 1797 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of causes set down for trial at June Term,
Lesse of A. Snodgrass vs. John Cunningham.
20 Aug 1797 -- Robert Snodgrass, d. 20/30? Aug 1797, age 43 years; buried Old Bethel
Cemetery, Bethel Park, St. Clair Twp. [h/o Jane Snodgrass, d. 24 Jul 1802>
18 Nov 1797 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: By virtue of sundry writs of venditioni exponas to me
directed, will be exposed to public sale on Tuesday the 5th day of December next, at the Court
House inthe Borough of Pittsburgh.
One tract of Land situated in Mifflin township, adjoining lands of the heirs of William
Neil, James McKinny, James Calhoon, and Alexander Snodgrass, containing 275 acres.
Taken in execution as the property of John Gray, at the suit of John McKee.
1798 -- Direct Tax:
McKeesport Twp.:
Jas. Snotgrass
Sam'l Snotgrass
Thos. Snotgrass
Mifflin Twp.
Alexr. Snotgrass
Thos. Snotgrass
Sam'l Snotgrass
St. Clair Twp., List B.
Jane Snotgrass (widow Snotgrass) [vss - w/o Robert d. 1797]
10 Feb 1798 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of causes set down for trial at March Term, 1798:
Henry Wolf vs. Alex. Snodgrass.
10 Feb 1798 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters remaining at the P.O. in Greensburgh, 1 Jan
1798 includes William Snodgrass.
12 May 1798 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of causes set down at March Term 1798, to be tried at
June Term 1798:
John Wolf vs. Alex. Snodgrass.
28 Jul 1798 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of causes to be tried at September Term, 1798:
Henry Wolf vs. Alexander Snodgrass.
13 Oct 1798 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters at the P.O., Pittsburgh, 1 Oct 1798:
Wm. Snodgrass, Mifflin Twp.
1799 -- Western Pa. Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 2, Book 1, page 64:
Residents of Mifflin Twp.:
Thomas Snotgrass
Samuel Snotgrass
Alexander Snotgrass
12 Jan 1799 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters remaining in P.O.,
Pittsburgh, 1 Jan 1799: Alexander Snodgrass, McKee's Port.
27 Apr 1799 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters remaining in P.O., Greensburgh,
Westmoreland Co., on the last day of March 1799: Wm. Snodgrass, Westnewton.
6 Jul 1799 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters remaining in P.O.,
Pittsburgh, 1 Jul 1799: Wm. Snodgrass & Co., West Newton.
20 Jul 1799 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters remaining in P.O.,
Greensburgh, 30 Jun 1799: Joseph Snodgrass, care of James Brady; Wm. Snodgrass,
Greensburgh.
12 Oct 1799 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters remaining in P.O., Pittsburgh, 1 Oct 1799:
Wm. Snodgrass & Co.
4 Jan 1800 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of letters remaining in P.O.,
Pittsburgh, 1 Jan 1800: William Snodgrass & Co.
22 Mar 1800 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Sheriff's Sales. One tract of land, containing 25 acres, with
appurtenances, situate in Mifflin twp., Allegheny county, adjoining lands of Thomas Patterson,
John McGowan, and James Snodgrass. Taken in execution as the property of John Montgomery,
at the suit of James Sample and Matthew Hartford, ass. &c.
5 Apr 1800 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Letters remaining in P.O., Pittsburgh, 1 Apr 1800:
William Snodgrass, Meadville.
5 Jul 1800 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Letters remaining in P.O., Pittsburgh, 1 Jul 1800:
Wm. Snodgrass & James Snodgrass, Mifflin Twp.
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1800 Allegheny Co Census
St. Clair Twp., page 87:
Jane Snodgrass = 2 m 10-16, 2 f 0-10, 1 f 16-26.
[vss - widow of Robert, but age should be abt 46 here]
Mifflin Twp.
page 70:
Alex. Snodgrass = 1 m 26-45, 1 f 16-26.
page 71:
Alex Snodgrass = 3 m 0-10, 2 m 16-26, 1 f 0-1-0, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 26-45.
page 76:
Jas. Snodgrass = 1 m 16-26, 2 m 26-45, 1 m 45+, 1 f 45+.
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24 Jul 1802 -- Jane Snodgrass, d. 24 Jul 1802, age 48 years; buried Bethel Cemetery,
Bethel Park. [w/o Robert Snodgrass, d. 20 Aug 1797>
17 Sep 1802 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Sheriff's sales. A certain piece or parcel of land situate in
Mifflin twp., with a Grist Mill and Saw Mill, adjoining lands of Thomas Patterson, John
McGowan and James Snodgrass, containing 75 acres... the property of John Montgomery.
24 Feb 1803 -- Will Book 1, page 169: Will of Alexander McClure, "advanced in years":
wife Martha, children William, Margaret wife of Francis McClure and other son not named.
Francis McClure Exec.; witnesses: Alexander Snodgrass, Thomas Snodgrass, John Snodgrass,
and Adam Burchfield.
Will recorded 1 Apr 1803.
4 Mar 1803 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Certificates in support of Judge Alexander
Addison include: Presbyterian Ministers of the Synod of Pittsburgh... James Snodgrass.
18 Mar 1808 -- Will Book 1, page 291: Matthew McKinney / McKinnie of Elizabeth Twp.,
farmer, dated 18 Mar 1808, proved 23 Dec 1808. Wife Ann, Children James, Henry (land
adjacent Adam Ashcraft) Agnes, Mary Snodgrass and John (two stills); sons James & Henry
Executors, witnesses: Reuben R. Case, Joseph Beckett & Jonathan Wicoff.
20 Jul 1808 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: For sale, land of Margaret McKee, adjacent
John Cunningham, Samuel Snodgrass, & John H. Redick.
12 Jan 1810 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: For sale, stock in the Bank of
Steubenville; Alexander Snodgrass assisted in New Lisbon.
27 Apr 1810 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: For sale, lands of David McKee, dec'd,
between lands of James Snodgrass (west) & Thomas Snodgrass (east) in Mifflin Co.
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1810 Allegheny Co Census
Mifflin Twp., page 146:
Alex. Snodgrass = 1 m 10-16, 2 m 16-26, 1 m 45+, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 45+.
Thos. Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 1 m 10-16, 1 m 26-45, 1 m 45+,
3 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 26-45.
St. Clair Twp., page 184:
John Snodgrass = 1 m 26-45, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 26-45.
[vss - s/o Robt & Jane, dead by 1813; wife Catherine]
Thos. Snodgrass = 1 m 10-16, 1 m 16-26, 2 f 10-16, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 26-45.
[vss - ?? b. 7 May 1786, d. 25 Feb 1864, s/o Robert & Jane ??]
Plum Twp., page 335:
Samuel Snodgrass = 2 m 0-10, 1 m 26-45, 1 m 45+, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 26-45.
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Aug 1812 -- Orphans Court Docket I, page 165, #704: John, s/o Robert McRoberts, dec'd,
being over 14, chose John Snodgrass to be his guardian.
6 Apr 1813 -- Will Book 2, page 51: Will of Thomas Cavet. Wife Sarah; children Thomas,
Andrew, Rachel, & Lewis; executors Jno. Stewart of N. Huntingdon Twp., Westmoreland Co.,
and Samuel Snodgrass of Allegheny Co.; witnesses Benjamin Kane & James O'Brien.
6 Apr 1813 -- Will Book 2, page 83:
In the name of God Amen, I, James Snodgrass, Sr., of Plum Twp.
and county of Allegheny. Being in perfect mind and memory and colling
to mind the mortality of man and knowing that it is appointed for all
men once to die, I James Snodgrass Sr. of the township and county
aforesaid by this my last will and testament devise my estate in the
following way and manner viz--
Item 1st. -- I have and bequeath to my son Alexander Snodgrass
one hundred and fifty dollars.
Item 2nd. -- I have and bequeath to my son James Snodgrass
two hundred dollars to be paid to him in the following manner, one
hundred in cash and one hundred by delivering to him a note which I
hold against him for one hundred.
Item 3rd. -- I have and bequeath to my son William Snodgrass
one hundred dollars.
Item 4th. -- I have and bequeath to my granddau. Jeanne Snodgrass,
dau. to Alexander Snodgrass twelve dollars.
Item 5th. -- I have and bequeath to my granddau. Jeanne Snodgrass,
dau. to Thomas Snodgrass twelve dollars.
Item 6th. -- I have and bequeath to my granddau. Nancy Snodgrass,
dau. to James Snodgrass Jr. thirteen dollars.
Item 7th. -- I have and bequeath to my sons Thomas, John and
Samuel Snodgrass to each of them ten dollars. And I do by this will
and testament appoint as my executors Samuel and Alexander Snodgrass,
my sons to act as such on the same and also by this my last will and
testament make void all other wills of mine of a prior date to this,
given under my hand and seal this day six of April 1813.
James Snodgrass
Witnesses: John Irwin & James Paterson [James Patterson]
Filed: 13 Mar 1816.
7 Apr 1813 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 179, #748: Hannah, d/o Robert McRoberts, late
of Dauphin Co., dec'd, being over 14, chose John Snodgrass, Esq., to be her guardian.
11 Apr 1813 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 173, #735: Thomas Patterson, a minor over 14,
chose John Snodgrass to be his guardian.
26 Apr 1813 -- Orphans Court Docket 1:
page 181, #755: John Snodgrass, dec'd.
On petition of Thomas, eldest son of Robert Snodgrass, late of
St. Clair Twp., dec'd, who died leaving eight children, to wit:
Polly, wife of Caleb Foster; John, dec'd, leaving a widow & one
daughter; Thomas the petitioner; James; Sally; Axah; Robert; and
Elizabeth (the last three yet in their minority); and seized of
a tract of 450 acres in St. Clair Twp., adjoining the land of
David Boggs, Wm. Chess, James O'Hara, John Woods, & Abraham
Kirkpatrick.
9 Aug 1813 Thomas Snodgrass accepted the property at valuation.
Thomas Snodgrass & Henry Beltzhoover, Esq., agreed to pay
share to the other heirs.
page 182, #756:
On petition of Catharine widow of John Snodgrass, late of
St. Clair Twp., dec'd, who died leaving one child (an infant), the
court appointed Henry Beltzhoover, Esq., to be the guardian of
Catharine Snodgrass until she becomes 14.
page 182, #757:
Axah, Robert, & Elizabeth, children of Robert Snodgrass, dec'd,
being over 14, chose Alex Snodgrass to be their guardian.
[see also 27 Jun 1865>
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22 May 1813 -- Will Book 2, page 146: John Snodgrass, Thos. Snodgrass,
& Margaret Snodgrass witnessed the will of Samuel Cochran of Allegheny
Co. Will dated 22 May 1813; will proved 28 Aug 1818.
15 Jul 1814 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: List of causes set down for trial
at the August term 1814 of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny Co.:
Thomas Snodgrass & wife vs. W. McClure, Esq.
11 Jan 1815 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 194, #811: On petition
of Christianna, widow of Joel Ferree, dec'd, who died leaving 12
children (8 under 14), the court appoints John Snodgrass to be the
guardian of Rebecca, Harvey, Jane, Joel, Benjamin, Calvin, Isaac, &
Joshua Ferree, during their minority.
4 Feb 1815 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Sheriff's Sale, land of Samuel
Biggart adjacent land of Robert Snodgrass et al.
27 May 1815 -- Will Book 2, page 206: Will of William McElroy,
dated 27 May 1815, recorded 11 Aug 1820.
Executors: Samuel Snodgrass, John McElroy & John McMasters.
9 Jan 1816 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 217, #898:
John Snodgrass et al appraised the land of John Wilson, dec'd.
23 Aug 1816 -- Will Book 2, page 96: Will of John McGowen of
Mifflin Twp., dated 23 Aug 1816 & recorded 10 Oct 1816.
Wife Elizabeth; sons Thomas, Moses, John, William, Archibald,
Robert, & James. Also refers to Ellenor McConnel and her dau.,
Elizabeth McGowen; Peter Bruner.
Executors wife Elizabeth McGowen & John Snodgrass.
Witnesses: James Storer, John Snodgrass, & Andrew Finney.
Apr 1817 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 269, #1093: Polly, Jane, &
David, children of Robert Hays, dec'd, being over 14, chose
John Snodgrass to be their guardian.
26 Aug 1817 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Thomas Snodgrass was appointed
to a committee to support the election of a politician
(no party stated) to state positions.
23 Apr 1818 -- Will Book 2, page 148: Thomas Snodgrass &
John Snodgrass witnessed the will of William Reed of Mifflin Twp.
Will dated 23 Apr 1818; will recorded 9 Sep 1818.
Aug 1818 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 296, #1200: John Patterson,
a minor over 14, chose Alexander Snodgrass to be his guardian.
25 Mar 1819 -- Will Book 2, page 163: Will of William Loughead
of Versailles Twp., dated 25 Mar 1819; recorded 14 Apr 1819.
Wife Mary; children Margaret, Jane, Charles, William.
Executors wife Mary & John Snodgrass, Esq.;
witnesses James Laughridge, Sam'l Sinclair, William Elrod.
26 Apr 1819 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 312, #1261: On petition
of Dorcas, widow of Ephraim Hughey, late of St. Clair Twp., dec'd,
who died leaving 7 children (1 under 14), the court appointed
John Snodgrass to be the guardian of Washington Hughey, until
he becomes 14.
7 Aug 1819 -- Orphans Court Docket 1, page 318, #1295:
James, Hannah, Elizabeth, & Mary, children of Wm. Reed, late of
Mifflin Twp., dec'd, being over 14, chose Nathaniel Plumer Jr. &
J. Snodgrass to be their guardians.
page 319, #1296: On petition of Tabitha, widow of William Reed,
dec'd, who died leaving 9 children (5 under 14), the court appointed
Nathaniel Plumer & Jno. Snodgrass to be the guardians of said minors.
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8 Feb 1820 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Formation of an association for
the promotion of Domestic Economy, Agriculture, & Manufactures.
John Snodgrass was appointed to the committee for Mifflin Twp.
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1820 Allegheny Co PA Census
Fayette Twp., page 63:
Robert Snodgrass = 1 m 16-26, 1 m 45+, 1 f 16-26.
St. Clair Twp., page 111:
Thomas Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 1 m 10-16, 1 m 26-45,
2 f 0-10, 1 f 26-45.
Robert Snodgrass = 2 m 16-26, 2 f 16-26, 2 f 26-45.
Mifflin Twp.
page 126:
Alexander Snodgrass = 1 m 10-16, 2 m 16-26, 1 m 26-45, 1 m 45+,
1 f 0-10, 2 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.
page 134:
Thomas Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 1 m 10-16, 2 m 16-26, 2 m 26-45,
2 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.
Plum Twp., page 194:
Samuel Snodgrass = 1 m 10-16, 1 m 16-26, 1 m 26-45, 1 m 45+, 4 f 0-10,
1 f 16-26, 1 f 26-45.
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12 Jun 1820 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: A Convention of Democratic
Delegates for the county of Allegheny, held at the court house in
the city of Pittsburgh 7 Jun for the purpose of putting in
nomination suitable candidates to be supported at the ensuing
general election...
John Th. Snodgrass was a delegate for Mifflin Twp.
1822 -- Tax list for Versailles:
Isaac Snodgrass, store keeper, $.44
John Snodgrass, $.20.
22 Mar 1822 -- Will Book 3, page 383: Will of William Johnston Sr.,
dated 22 Mar 1822, recorded 9 Nov 1829.
Executors: sons John & William Johnston & Samuel Snodgrass.
28 Mar 1822 -- Western Pa. Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 3, Bk 4, p. 137:
Cramer's Pittsburgh Almanack:
Robert Snodgrass married Hannah Glenn, all of St. Clair Twp.
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jean White>
16 Aug 1823 -- Will Book 2, page 335: Will of James Kidoo of
Mifflin Twp., dated 16 Aug 1823, recorded 8 Oct 1823.
Executors: John Snodgrass, Esq., & son Thomas Kidoo.
Jan 1824 -- Orphans Court Docket 2, page 117, #14: John Stewart &
Samuel Snodgrass, executors of Thomas Cavett, late of Plum Twp.,
dec'd, filed their accounts.
12 Jan 1825 -- Will Book 4, page 100: John Snodgrass & Thos. Snodgrass
witnessed the will of William McElhenny of Mifflin Twp.
1 Apr 1825 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Married 21st instance by Rev.
Mr. Baird, Mr. John K. Snodgrass to Miss Susan Work, dau. of John Work,
all of Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co., Penn. [1850 Columbiana Co., OH>
30 May 1825 -- Will Book 3, page 450: Will of Samuel Sinclair,
Elizabeth Twp., dated 30 May 1825, recorded 21 Aug 1830.
Executors: John Pollock of Elizabeth Twp. & John King Snodgrass
of Mifflin Twp.
27 Mar 1826 -- Will Book 3, page 284: Will of Robert Johnston of
Plum Twp., dated 27 Mar 1826 & recorded 29 Sep 1828.
Executors: son John Johnston & Samuel Snodgrass.
Apr 1826 -- Orphans Court Docket 2, page 208, #4:
Joseph, William W., & James D., sons of Daniel Livingston, being
over 14, chose John Snodgrass to be their guardian.
Apr 1829 -- Orphans Court Docket 2, page 355, #21: On petition
of Mary, widow of John Dougherty, dec'd, the court appointed
Robert Snodgrass to be the guardian of Jacob, John, Nancy, &
Daniel Dougherty.
20 Jul 1829 -- Will Book 3, page 401: Will of David Reed, Fayette
Twp., dated 20 Jul 1829, recorded 27 Mar 1830.
Executors: John Roseberry & Robert Snodgrass.
9 Oct 1829 -- Will Book 3, page 385: Will of Mary Johnston of
Plum Twp., dated 9 Oct 1829, recorded 9 Nov 1829.
Executors: John Johnston & Samuel Snodgrass.
Nov 1829 -- Orphans Court Docket 2, page 381, #2:
Jane, d/o John Snodgrass, late of St. Clair Twp., dec'd,
being over 14, chose Henry Beltzhoover to be her guardian.
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1830 Allegheny Co PA Census
Pittsburgh, page 114:
John Snodgrass = 1 m 20-30, 1 m 30-40, 1 m 50-60, 1 m 60-70;
1 f 20-30, 1 f 60-70; 4 aliens
Plum Twp., page 180:
Samuel Snodgrass = 1 m 15-20, 1 m 50-60,
1 f 5-10, 1 f 10-15, 3 f 15-20, 1 f 30-40.
Elizabeth Twp., page 189:
Isaac Snodgrass = 1 m 30-40, 2 f 0-5, 1 f 5-10, 1 f 20-30.
Fargess Twp.
page 294:
Rob't Snodgrass = 1 m 50-60, 1 f 15-20 1 f 50-60.
page 299:
Jas. Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 1 m 30-40, 1 f 20-30.
St. Clair Twp.
page 217:
Thos. Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 30-40,
1 m 40-50, 1 f 5-10, 1 f 10-15, 1 f 30-40, 1 f 40-50.
Robt. Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 1 m 30-40, 3 f 0-5, 4 f 30-40.
page 227:
Catharine Snodgrass = 1 f 10-15, 1 f 20-30.
[vss - widow of John, s/o Robert & Jane]
Mifflin Twp.
page 243:
Alex. Snodgrass = 1 m 10-15, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 30-40, 1 m 70-80,
1 f 10-15, 1 f 20-30, 1 f 70-80.
[Alexander Snodgrass d. 1833, wife Rachel]
page 246:
John Snodgrass = 1 m 15-20, 1 m 60-70,
2 f 5-10, 1 f 15-20, 1 f 40-50.
Thos. Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 2 m 15-20, 1 m 30-40, 1 m 60-70,
3 f 5-10, 1 f 20-30.
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Nov 1830 -- Orphans Court Docket 2, page 441, #5:
Alexander Snodgrass, surviving administrator of John Thompson,
currier, late of the city of Pittsburgh, dec'd, filed his account,
John Thompson, merchant, the other administrator being dec'd.
30 Aug 1831 -- Will Book 5, page 195: Will of James Robinson of
Mifflin Twp., dated 30 Aug 1831, recorded 25 Aug 1840.
Executors: wife Margaret Robinson & John Snodgrass.
9 Dec 1831 -- Orphans Court Docket 2, page 510, #44:
Samuel St. Clair, dec'd. On petition of John Pollock & John K.
Snodgrass, executors, to distribute monies they had received.
1832 -- West PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 3, Book 1, page 14:
Versailles Tax List:
Isaac Snodgrass, storekeeper, $.44
John Snodgrass, $.20
Mar 1832 -- Vendors of foreign merchandise include Isaac Snodgrass,
Versailles (vol. 7, page 68).
5 Mar 1832 -- A Draft of a Survey executed March 5th 1832 for
Alexander Snodgrass, on an Application No. 3548 in the name of
John Jones for 300 acres of land, situate in Mifflin Township,
Allegheny County Containing two hundred and thirty nine acres
and ninety nine perches, and allowance of Six per Cent &c.
N. Patterson, D.S.
To Jacob Spangler, Esq. S.G.
Note: dated the 24 Jun 1769.
23 Mar 1832 -- Warrant #43 to Alexander Snodgrass for 239+ acres
in Allegheny Co., dated 23 Mar 1832; surveyed 239+ acres; patentee
Alexander Snodgrass; recorded Book H, vol. 31, page 107; survey
recorded Book C216, page 50.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Whereas, by Virtue and In
Pursuance of an Order on Application, No. 3548, entered in the name
of John Jones, dated the 24th day of June 1769, there hath been
surveyed a certain Tract of Land containing 239.99 A. Situate in
the Township of Mifflin, in the County of Allegheny. And whereas,
the right of said John Jones in and to said tract of land by virtue
of Sundry conveyances and other assurancy in law became vested in
Alexander Snodgrass. And the said Alexander Snodgrass having paid
the purchase money, at the rate of five pounds sterling per hundred
acres, with the interest thereon due, agreeably to an Act of Assembly,
passed the ninth day of April, 1781, entitled "An Act for establishing
a Land Office &c." and a supplement thereto, passed the twenty-fifth
of June, then next following, one other act passed the 23d Mar 1820,
and one other act passed the 8th April, 1829.
These are, therefore, to authorize and require you to accept the
said Survey into your Office, and to make return thereof, into the
Office of the Secretary of the Land Office, for confirmation, by
patent, to the said Alexander Snodgrass and, for so doing, this
shall be your warrant. In Witness whereof Samuel Workman, Secretary
of the Land Office, hath hereunto set his hand and affixed the seal
of the said office, the twenty-third day of March A.D. 1832
S. Workman
24 Mar 1832 -- Patent, recorded in H Book, volume 31, page 107:
... in consideration of the sum of $125.11 in full now paid by
Alexander Snodgrass into the Treasury of this Commonwealth there is
granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Alexander Snodgrass
a certain tract of land situate in Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co.,
Beginning at a post thence by lands of John Calhoon and the heirs
of David McKee S 22 E 280 perches to a corner thence by the land of
John Cunningham N 81 W 148 perches to a walnut, N 71 W 69 perches
to a corner thence by land of the heirs of Samuel Cunningham N 22
W 163 perches to a post, and thence by land of Frances McClure
N 68.5 E 181 perches to the Beginning. Containing 239 acres and
99 perches and the allowance.
Which said tract of land was Surveyed in pursuance of an order
on application No. 3545 entered the 24 Jun 1769 in the Name of
John Jones...
9 May 1832 -- Will Book 5, page 287: Will of Robert Young of
Plum Twp., dated 9 May 1832, recorded 17 Nov 1841.
Executors: Henry Dinsmore & Samuel Snodgrass.
18 May 1832 -- Will Book 4, page 207: Will of John McCulley,
dated 18 May 1832, filed 7 Aug 1834, recorded 7 Apr 1835.
Executors: wife Elizabeth McCulley, son Robert McCulley,
Samuel Snodgrass.
20 Aug 1832 -- Will Book 4, page 84: Last Will and Testament of
Alexander Snodgrass dec'd.
In the name of God Amen I Alexander Snodgrass of Mifflin
Township Allegheny County Pennsylvania being of sound mind and
memory but aware of the uncertainty of life do make this my last will
and testament viz I commit my soul to God who gave it and my body to
the earth to be interred in an orderly manner and as to the property
with which God has blessed me it is my will and desire that it
disposed of as follows.
Item 2nd That my just debts and funeral expenses be all paid.
Item 3rd. I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Rachel
Snodgrass one hundred Dollars per annum or comfortable boarding
lodging and clothing during her natural life together with a horse
saddle & bridle if wanted.
4th I give and bequeath to my son John K. Snodgrass my farm in
Columbia County, Ohio to be his after my decease, with the use of my
personal property, out of which he is to pay each of the other heirs
sixty Dollars and be at the expense of patenting my home farm.
5th I will and desire that my home farm be equally divided
between my other children and Grand dau. viz. Mary Steel, James
Snodgrass, Jane Roads; Ann Snodgrass and Elizann.
6th. I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons John K.
Snodgrass and James Snodgrass Executors, to execute this my last
will and testament revoking or disannulling any former will or
wills by me made. In testimony of which I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this twentieth day of August
in the year of our Lord 1832.
Alex. Snodgrass [Alexander Snodgrass]
witnesses: Samuel Cochran & Grizzella Cochran.
Proved 17 May 1833. [vss - Alexander Snodgrass died 22 April 1833]
Apr 1833 -- Vendors of foreign merchandise include Isaac Snodgrass &
Co., Versailles (vol. 7, page 128).
19 Apr 1833 -- Will Book 5, page 12: Will of Margaret Reed of
Fayette Twp., dated 19 Apr 1833, recorded 16 May 1838.
Executors: John Roseberry & Robert Snodgrass.
30 Apr 1833 -- Pittsburgh Gazette: Alexander Snodgrass, one of the
earliest settlers in Mifflin Twp., died evening of the 22nd instant,
at his res. in Mifflin Twp.
Jun 1833 -- Orphans Court Docket 2C, page 76, #14: Eliza Ann
Snodgrass, a minor over the age of 14, chose Samuel Snodgrass
to be her guardian.
Oct 1833 -- Orphans Court Docket 2C, page 92, #18: John Pollock &
John K. Snodgrass, executors of Samuel St. Clair, late of Elizabeth
Twp., dec'd, filed their account.
Mar 1834 -- Vendors of foreign merchandise include Isaac Snodgrass,
Versailles (vol. 7, page 204).
29 Aug 1834 -- Will Book 4, page 158: James Snodgrass & Charles
Semple [? Sample] witnessed the will of Rev. Wm. Woods, St. Clair Twp.
Will dated 29 Aug 1834; recorded 25 Oct 1834.
Mar 1835 -- Vendors of foreign merchandise include Snodgrass &
Laughead, Versailles (vol. 7, page 278).
11 Mar 1835 -- Will Book 4, page 202: Will of James McKinney of
Mifflin Twp., no date on will, recorded 11 Mar 1835.
Bequests to adopted son, James McKinney Snodgrass & his sister
Polly Snodgrass.
Nephews: Henry, John, James, sons of brother Mather McKinney, dec'd.
Bequests to sons of dec'd brothers Henry & John (children not named).
executors: friends Alexander Snodgrass & John Means.
witnesses: Thomas D. Baird, Sam'l Cochran, & James H. Hays.
Oct 1835 -- Orphans Court Docket 2C, page 225:
#34: Enoch, Benjamin, Sarah, & James McMains, minors over the age
of 14, chose William McMains & James M. K. Snodgrass to be
their guardians.
#35: On petition of John McMains, the court appointed
William McMains & James M. K. Snodgrass to be the guardians of
Andrew & Hannah McMains.
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30 May 1837 -- Jane Snodgrass married Robert Herdman, both of
Pittsburgh, PA; Smithfield Street Methodist Church.
22 Jan 1838 -- Will Book 5, page 1: Will of Isaac Musser,
dated 22 Jan 1838, recorded 6 Mar 1838.
Executors: Ebenezer Boyles & James Snodgrass.
10 Sep 1838 -- Will Book 5, page 377: Will of Francis McClure of
Mifflin Twp., dated 10 Sep 1838, recorded 27 May 1843.
Includes land adjacent to Widow Grimes & Hervey Neal purchased
from Elder John Neel; Robert Bayerly; Alexander Snodgrass.
witnesses: John Snodgrass & Sarah Snodgrass.
24 Sep 1838 -- A List of Immigrants Who Applied for Naturalization
Papers in the District Courts of Allegheny Co., PA, 1798-1840
vol. 1, page 83 -- James Snodgrass, born Ireland, declaration
of intention 24 Sep 1838.
Oct 1838 -- Orphans Court Docket 2, page 466, #42:
On petition of Ebenezer Boyles & James Snodgrass, executors
of Isaac Musser, late of the Town of Noblestown, dec'd, who died
seized of a lot in Noblestown & a tract of 47 acres in Fayette
Twp., adjoining land of Robert Sturgeon's heirs, Hugh Boyles,
Robert Taylor & Hugh Waters; and leaving a widow & four small
children (the oldest being 11 years old).
The court ordered the property sold.
30 Mar 1839 -- Ebenezer Boyles & James Snodgrass reported that
the property was sold to William McClelland on 1 Dec 1838.
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9 Jan 1839 -- Will Book 5, page 95: John Snodgrass [we need this one>
wife Sarah
daus. Lucy & Nancy Snodgrass
executors: wife Sarah Snodgrass & James Blair.
witnesses: James Snodgrass & Isaac Whitaker Jr.
Recorded 24 Apr 1839.
21 Nov 1839 -- A list of immigrants who applied for naturalization
papers in the district courts of Allegheny Co., PA:
Lawrence Toohill, b. IRE; declaration of intentions, 21 Nov 1839;
naturalized 12 Mar 1844; sponsor Matthew Snodgrass.
Mar 1840 -- Orphans Court Docket 3, page 151, #1: William P. Brinton,
a minor over the age of 14, chose Samuel Snodgrass to be his guardian.
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1840 Allegheny Co PA Census
Lower St. Clair Twp.
page 94:
Robert Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 1 m 15-20, 1 m 40-50,
2 f 0-5, 1 f 5-10, 2 f 15-20, 1 f 40-50.
page 103:
Thomas Snodgrass = 1 m 15-20, 1 m 60-70, 2 f 15-20, 1 f 50-60.
Upper St. Clair Twp., page 122:
William Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 15-20, 1 m 60-70,
1 f 5-10, 1 f 15-20, 1 f 20-30, 1 f 40-50.
Mifflin Twp.
page 144:
James Snodgrass = 1 m 15-20, 1 m 40-50,
1 f 20-30, 2 f 30-40, 1 f 70-80.
[vss - James Snodgrass abt 40, wife Lydia ?, sis Leticia;
Margaret Snodgrass abt 72]
page 146:
James M. Snodgrass = 1 m 0-5, 1 m 5-10, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 30-40,
1 f 5-10, 1 f 15-20, 1 f 20-30, 1 f 30-40.
Plum Twp., page 527:
Samuel Snodgrass = 1 m 30-40, 1 m 60-70,
1 f 15-20, 1 f 20-30, 1 f 40-50.
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16 Jun 1840 -- Orphans Court Docket 3, page 175, #23:
John McMeans, dec'd. ... James M. K. Snodgrass, guardian of James,
Andrew, & Hannah McMains, acknowledged receipt of their share.
25 Oct 1841 -- Orphans Court Docket 3, page 332, #3:
James Snodgrass & Ebenzer Boyles, executors of Isaac Musser, late of
Fayette Twp., dec'd, filed their accounts.
25 Feb 1842 -- Will Book 5, page 302: Will of James Slater of
Fayette Twp., dated 25 Feb 1842, recorded 29 Mar 1842.
Executors: John Slater & James Snodgrass.
(need date) -- Orphans Court Docket 6, page 353, #14:
James McK. Snodgrass, guardian of the minor children of John McMains,
late of Jefferson Twp., dec'd, filed his account.
23 Oct 1845 -- A list of immigrants who applied for naturalization
papers in the district courts of Allegheny Co., PA:
John Hodgson, b. ENG; declaration of intentions 23 Oct 1845;
naturalized 7 Oct 1848; sponsor James M. R. Snodgrass
[James McK. Snodgrass].
23 Nov 1846 -- Will Book 7, page 133: Last Will & Testament of
Samuel Snodgrass of Plum Township, Allegheny County and State of
Pennsylvania.
I Samuel Snodgrass considering the uncertainty of this
(Mortal Life) and Being of sound mind and memory (Blessed Be God for
the same) Do make and Publish this my Last Will and Testament in
manner and form following.
First I will and Bequeath to my Beloved wife Mary all my Household
Goods Without Reserve Also all the Kitchen appurtenances, One Horse
Beast of Her own choosing, Also Two Milch cattle of her choice
together with two percent yearly in cash on each of the Dowers
hereinafter made, to each of my Daughters Respectively. Also Eighty
Dollars per year to be paid Her By my son Mathew each of said Dowers
to be paid yearly During her natural Life and at Her Disposal at Her
Death, said Dowers ceasing at that time. Item I will and Bequeath
to my son Mathew all that Tract of Land Bought By me of Johnston
situate in Plum Township Allegheny County Bounded By Lands of
McElroy Johnston and others To have and to hold the same for himself
His Heirs and assigns forever, for which he is to pay all my Funeral
Expenses Also he will in one year after My Decease Pay to my Executors
Four Hundred Dollars which will be made as Equal Hundred amongst my
Four Daughters hereinafter named he will also pay all necessary
Expenses for settling my Estate also the Eighty Dollars per year
(named in the first Item) To my Beloved wife Mary. Item. I will
and order the Mansion, Farm on which I now live to be sold as soon
as Will Be Practicable for my Executors to make, sale for the
advantages of my Legatees, the proceeds of said farm together with
the Four Hundred Dollars mentioned in the preceding Item to be made
an Equal Dividend amongst my Four Daughters Namely Polly Stover,
Betsy Mills, Nancy I. King and Rachel King each Dower subject to pay
two per Cent annually to my Beloved wife Mary as named in the first
Item And my Executors are hereby authorized and empowered to make a
good and sufficient Title in Fee Simple for said property. Item as
there is money at this time due me on Bonds Notes etc. this is
therefore to Direct my Executors to collect the sum and make an Equal
Dividend of the same amongst my six children to be Received By them
from me as a memorial of my Beloved tho Deceased Daughter Ann
Snodgrass. Item I hereby constitute and appoint my Friend Isaac
Mills and James King Executors of this my Last Will and Testament
hereby Revoking all Former Wills by me made. In testimony whereof
I Have Hereunto set my Hand and seal this twenty third Day of Nov
in the year of our LORD one thousand Eight Hundred and forty six.
Samuel Snodgrass
witnesses: William Cox, Frederick Rodds [Frederick Rhodes ?],
James M. K. Snodgrass
Codicil To this Last Will and testament of Samuel Snodgrass.
I Samuel Snodgrass Being of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this Codicil to my Last Will and Testament Dated
the 23d Day of Nov. 1846. In manner and form following that is
to say the Dower mentioned in the third Item of said will coming
to my Beloved now Deceased Daughter Rachel King an Equal Dividend
with my other Daughter this is my wish that my said Dower shall
go to her Daughter now an Infant named Rachel to be for her
proper use when she arrives at the age of Twenty One Years.
But if said Rachel should not live to that age, then at her Death,
said Dower shall be Equally Divided between my other Three
Daughters, Viz: Polly Stover, Betsy Mills and Nancy J. King,
said Dower Still Being Subject to two per cent per annum for the
use of my Beloved wife Mary During her natural life. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and seal this Twenty-eighth
Day of April in the year of our LORD one Thousand Eight Hundred
and Forty nine.
Samuel Snodgrass
witnesses: James M. K. Snodgrass, Harvey B. Cochran,
Frederick Rodds.
Proved in court: 18 Jun 1851.
Letters testamentary granted to Isaac Mills & James King,
executors, on 25 Jun 1851.
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5 Jun 1847 -- Orphans Court Docket 6, page 489, #64: John Snodgrass,
one of the heirs of William Snodgrass, late of Lower St. Clair Twp.,
dec'd, asked that a citation be issued to John Gilfillan, Esq.,
administrator.
16 Oct 1847 -- Orphans Court Docket 6, page 599, #78: On petition of
David Calhoon, father, the court appointed James McK. Snodgrass to be
the guardian of James Taylor Walter Calhoon, who is entitled to 30
acres in Mifflin Twp. from the estate of James Calhoun, dec'd.
1849 -- McKeesport Directory: Major James M'K. Snodgrass,
coal merchant, house above city farm, Pittsburgh.
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1850 Allegheny Co Census
Allegheny City, Second Ward, #200/206:
Abijah Ferguson 45-M-PA police officer
Susanna Ferguson 40-F-PA
Sarah Ferguson 18-F-PA
John Ferguson 14-M-PA
James Ferguson 13-M-PA
John Snodgrass 25-M-PA brick layer [1860 Jackson Co., MO>
Isabella Snodgrass 20-F-PA
[Isabella Ferguson; as widow Snodgrass she m2. 1866 Allegheny Co. John Henry Sanders]
William Snodgrass 1-M-PA [s/o John Snodgrass & Isabella Ferguson]
City of Pittsburgh, Third Ward, page 171, #873/1097:
Nancy Snodgrass 40-F-PA $4000
[dau in law of Robert d. 1850 Washington Co PA]
Eliza Snodgrass 20-F-PA
Martha Snodgrass 18-F-PA
James Snodgrass 16-M-PA
Robert Snodgrass 12-M-PA
City of Pittsburgh, Seventh Ward, page 461, #2455/2495:
Thomas Gibson 31-M-IRE laborer
Margt. Gibson 40-F-IRE
John Snodgrass 87-M-IRE none
Versailles Twp., page 210, #48/48:
James Snodgrass 57-M-PA physician
Jane Snodgrass 44-F-PA
John A. Snodgrass 13-M-PA
Patton Twp., page 283, #58/58:
Samuel Snodgrass 76-M-PA none, $8500
Mary Snodgrass 66-F-PA
Mathew Snodgrass 39-M-PA farmer
Ann Snodgrass 29-F-OH
Elizabeth A. Snodgrass 7-F-PA
Mary Snodgrass 5-F-PA
James Linn 20-M-IRE laborer
[see Descendants of James Snodgrass & Jean White>
Lower St. Clair Twp., page 134, #318/318:
Robert Snodgrass 54-M-PA farmer
Hanna Snodgrass 53-F-PA
Eliza Snodgrass 18-F-PA
Sarah Snodgrass 16-F-PA
Margaret Snodgrass 14-F-PA
Hannah Snodgrass 11-F-PA
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jean White>
Mifflin Twp., page 189, #62/62:
James Snodgrass 50-M-PA farmer, $16000
Lydia Snodgrass 44-F-PA
William J. Snodgrass 9-M-PA [William J. Snodgrass m. Sarah C. Risher]
Margaret Snodgrass 82-F-PA
Lettitia Snodgrass 40-F-PA [Leticia Snodgrass d. 1860; sister of James]
Samuel Wallace 25-M-VT laborer
John B. Adams 20-M-PA laborer
Mifflin Twp., page 207, #286/286:
James M. K. Snodgrass 44-M-PA farmer, $50000
[s/o Samuel & Mary; see his pension appl. at end of Allegheny Co]
Anne Snodgrass 47-F-PA
Robert Snodgrass 19-M-PA farmer
Mary Snodgrass 16-F-PA
Ellen Gordon 5-F-PA
William Small 35-M-PA farmer
Sarah Baker 10-F-PA
[see Descendants of James Snodgrass & Jean White>
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16 Nov 1853 -- Will Book 7, page 541: Last Will and Testament of Mary Snodgrass Dec'd.
Know all men by these presents that I Mary Snodgrass of Patten Township
Allegheny County state of Pennsylvania Considering the uncertainty of this
life and being of sound mind and memory do make declare and publish this my
last will and testament.
Item 1st I will that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid.
Item 2nd I will and bequeath to my son Mathew Snodgrass all the Turnpike
stock left me by my late Husband Samuel Snodgrass I also release said Mathew
of the Eighty dollars per year which he was to pay me yearly by the will of
his Father also of Eighty Dollars of a note or due bill I hold on him for one
hundred and forty ($140) Dollars I also allow him my Clock Bed Bedding and
Bedstead. Excepting such as is this Day Reserved in presence of Mrs. Cochran
and Mrs. McKinney.
Item 3d I will and bequeath to my Daughter Polly Stover twenty dollars
in Cash to be paid as soon as can be collected by my Executor.
Item 4th I will to my dau. Betsy Mills my case of Drawers
Item 5th I will my wearing apparel to my three Daughters Polly Stover
Betsy Mills and Nancy Ring [sic> to be equally divided among them.
Item 6th I will and order the Balance of my Estate whatever I may be
shall be equally divided amongst my four children Mathew Snodgrass Polly
Stover Betsy Mills and Nancy King.
Item 7th I do nominate and appoint my son James M. K. Snodgrass Executor
of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have here subscribed my name and affixed my seal
this 16th sixteenth day of November the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and fifty three (1853) By Request
Mary Snodgrass
witnesses: David T. Carothers, Grizzile Cochran, James McKinney
Proved in court: 6 Apr 1854.
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1854 -- Mary Snodgrass died (certificate #480).
4 Oct 1856 -- A List of Immigrants Who Applied for Naturalization Papers in
the District Courts of Allegheny Co., PA, 1798-1840:
vol. 3, page 79 -- John Snodgrass, born Ireland, Naturalized 4 Oct 1856
"on age" (which means he was naturalized upon reaching the age of 21),
sponsor: Peter Lister [vss - might name be Liston ?].
3 May 1860 -- Will Book 9, page 470: Last Will & Testament of Letitia Snodgrass dec'd.
I Letitia Snodgrass of Mifflin Township Allegheny County Pennsylvania
being of sound mind memory and understanding, and mindfull of the uncertainty
of this present life do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby
revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
And first I direct my executor hereinafter named as soon after my decease
as convenient to pay all my just debts and expenses.
Also I give, devise and bequeath one thousand dollars ($1000.00) now in
the hands of Herron Co. of the City of Pittsburgh or which they have invested
for me to Jacob H. Miller in trust for Mrs. Rachel Cunningham widow of James
Cunningham deceased upon the following conditions, the said Miller shall
invest the same upon good security the interest thereof to be paid over to the
said Rachel Cunningham every six months and in case the said Rachel Cunningham
should at any time need the principal or any part thereof of which need she is
to be the judge, then and in that case the said Miller shall pay over to her
the same upon her own receipt. It is my will that the said Rachel shall
receive no interest from the same until January 1st A.D. 1861.
It is my intention that the said Rachel shall have full power to devise
this sum by will and in case she dies intestate that it shall pass to her
heirs under the intestate laws of this Commonwealth.
The residue of my estate, I bequeath and devise to Elvira Miller, Martha
Miller, Amanda Miller, and Margaret N. McDonald, share and share alike.
I nominate and appoint James Snodgrass Executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I Letitia Snodgrass the testator have to this my will set my hand
and seal this third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
Letitia Snodgrass
witnesses: Wm. W. O'Neal & J. N. Snodgrass
proved in court: 20 Jun 1860.
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1860 Allegheny Co PA Census
Pittsburgh, Ward 6, page 924, #4257/5448:
Mrs. N. Snodgrass 55-F-PA $8000/500
E. J. Snodgrass 28-F-PA
M. B. Snodgrass 26-F-PA
J. H. Snodgrass 24-M-PA coal merchant, 0/$3000
R. Snodgrass 21-M-PA druggist, 0/$10000
South Fayette Twp., page 214 & 215, #546/541:
James Snodgrass 64-M-PA D.M., 0/$200
Jane Snodgrass 55-F-PA
John A. Snodgrass 24-M-PA day laborer
Chartiers Twp., page 53, #404/390 (faint film):
Robt. Snodgrass 65-M-PA farmer, $7500/1500
Hannah Snodgrass 65-F-PA
Margarett Snodgrass 22-F-PA
Hannah Snodgrass 20-F-PA
+ 1 laborer
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jean White>
Mifflin Twp., page 403, #68/68:
James Snodgrass 60-M-PA farmer, $20160/1560
Lydia Snodgrass 55-F-PA
William I. Snodgrass 19-M-PA at college [William J. Snodgrass m. Sarah C. Risher]
Fanny Cadman 18-F-ENG domestic
Mifflin Twp., page 591, #673/677:
James M. K. Snodgrass 50-M-PA farmer, $20000/23180
Ann S./L. Snodgrass 57-F-PA
Mary Snodgrass 25-F-PA
+ 4 others
[see Descendants of James Snodgrass & Jean White>
Patton Twp., page 558, #674/657:
Mathew Snodgrass 50-M-PA farmer, $7500/852
Anna Snodgrass 40-F-OH
Elizabeth Snodgrass 16-F-PA
Mary Snodgrass 14-F-PA
Samuel Snodgrass 6-M-PA
Rachel Snodgrass 5-F-PA
James Snodgrass 1-M-PA
[see Descendants of James Snodgrass & Jean White>
Ross Twp., page 618, #7/7:
Andrew Burke 47-M-IRE attorney, $4000/1000
***
Jane Snodgrass 10-F-PA
Ross Twp., page 621, #31/31:
John Snodgrass 26-M-IRE teacher P.C., $3000/200
Eliza M. Snodgrass 24-F-PA
[vss - check orig. census for a Peter Lister or Liston nearby ...
this probably is the John Snodgrass naturalized in 1856]
So. Pittsburgh Twp., page 752:
John Snodgrass [whole film was too faded to read anything>
Allegheny City, Ward 1, page 555 & 556, #108/107:
James Snodgrass 29-M-PA boatman, 0/$100
Amanda Snodgrass 21-F-PA
Mary Snodgrass 4-F-PA
Lancia[?> Snodgrass 2-F-PA
Nancy Snodgrass 68-F-PA
Mary Snodgrass 25-F-PA seamstress
+ 5 others
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[vss - July 4, 1862, The New York Herald
McCLELLAN'S OPERATIONS. SIX BATTLES IN SIX DAYS.
CORRESPONDENT'S ACCOUNT .... LOSSES IN THE RESERVE CORPS.
Colonel Gallagher, of the Eleventh Pennsylvania reserve, was killed in Friday fight.
Lieutenant Colonel Porter and Major Snodgrass, of the same regiment, were missing
and prisoners. ... vss - end]
6 Nov 1863 -- Will Book 11, page 100: In the name of God, Amen, I, Thomas Snodgrass of
the Borough of Temperanceville in the County of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania being
of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament
hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made. And first
I direct that my body be decently interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Upper St. Clair
Township known as Marshall Church according to the rites and ceremonies of the Presbyterian
Church and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation
in life. As to such estate as it hath pleased God to intrust me with I dispose of the same
as follows viz:
I give and bequeath to my dau. in law Betsy Snodgrass the sum of twenty five dollars.
I give and bequeath to my dau. Sarah Bulford the sum of twenty five $25 dollars. Item I give and
bequeath to my dau. Susann Scott the sum of twenty five $25 dollars. Item I give and bequeath
to my grandson Leroy Snodgrass, my mare, saddle and bridle. Item I give and bequeath to my
grandson Cornelius Snodgrass my silver watch. Item I give and bequeath to my grandson
Milton Bulford my buggy and harness. And I do hereby constitute and appoint my son
Thomas John Snodgrass sole Executor of this my last will and testament (this interlineation was
made before signing). In Witness whereof I, Thomas Snodgrass, the testator, have to this my
will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this Sixth day of November A.D. 1863.
Thomas Snodgrass
Witnesses: James Kelly & John Patterson.
Proved in court 12 Mar 1864.
Letters of Administration were granted to Robert Snodgrass (The Executor named in
said will being a minor) 24 May 1864.
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jean White>
18 Feb 1865 -- Partition Dockets: Wm. Cowan & James McKinney Snodgrass, administrators
of Samuel W. Hamilton dec'd, report that the [Samuel's] land was sold to Alexander H. Miller
on 11 Feb 1865.
28 Mar 1866 -- Isabella Snodgrass married John Henry Sanders, both of Pittsburgh, PA;
Smithfield Street Methodist Church.
[vss - Isabella Ferguson, m1. John Snodgrass, see 1850 Allegheny, 1860 Jackson Co MO]
12 Oct 1868 -- A list of immigrants who applied for naturalization papers in the district courts
of Allegheny Co., PA: Anthony Grenough, b. France; naturalized 12 Oct 1868 (on age); sponsor
Wm. J. Snodgrass.
[vss - Dec 98 - in the following partition "**" indicates the 8 children of Robert Snodgrass who
d. ca 1796/97, buried Bethel Park Cem. in Bethel Park Twp.; see, too, 1813 Allegheny Co PA,
and 1889 History of Allegheny Co.]
27 Jun 1865 -- Partition Docket, page 5 #2: Janes S. Wilson, dec'd.
On petition of William Patterson & wife Elizabeth (late Elizabeth) Snodgrass, daughter of
Robert Snodgrass, dec'd, brother of ** Jane S. Wilson, late of Lower St. Clair Twp., dec'd,
who died 10 Oct 1854, a widow without issue, but leaving brothers and sisters, to wit:
** Thomas, late of Butler Co., dec'd [d. leaving issue -- Sarah (wife of John Billford [or
Bulford?]), Susan (wife of Thomas Scott) & Robert; ** Ackra [Achsah]; ** Sarah, dec'd wife of
James Henry leaving a child, Rev. Addison Henry (since dec'd, leaving a widow Barbara Jane &
one child, Sarah Almira, both of Saratoga Co., NY); ** Mary, dec'd wife of Caleb Foster,
leaving issue--Robert, Addison, Harriet (wife of James Mulholland), Margaret (wife of Albert
Scott), & Ross (dec'd, leaving a widow Eliza & issue -- Eliza Jane, Caleb, Moses, Ackra, &
Mary Ann [dec'd]); ** Elizabeth, wife of Moses Crane; ** John, dec'd, leaving one child
Jane (wife of Wilson Kerr); and ** Robert, dec'd,leaving a widow Hannah & issue -- Margaret,
Hannah, & Elizabeth (wife of William J. Patterson); and seized of 22 acres in Lower St. Clair
Twp., adjoining land of Elizabeth Crane, George Lowen & Watkin Watkins; it being her [Jane
Wilson's] share from the estate of her father, Robert Snodgrass, dec'd.
30 Jun 1866
The court adjudged the property to Jane Kerr.
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jean White>
1868-69 -- The Rev. J. A. Snodgrass was the first minister of the First Baptist Church, Carnegie,
which was founded in 1868 (Hist. of the Churches of the Pittsburgh Baptist Assoc.).
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1870 Census
Pittsburgh, page 70, line 34:
J. H. Snodgrass 30-M-PA doctor
Nancy Snodgrass 60-F-PA $75000/1100
Eliza Snodgrass 33-F-PA
Jennie Snodgrass 28-F-PA
Martha Snodgrass 32-F-PA
R. M. Snodgrass 27-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 20-F-PA
page 78:
William Snodgrass 30-M-PA druggist [William J. Snodgrass s/o James]
Sarah Snodgrass 25-F-PA [Sarah C. Risher]
Liddia Snodgrass -F-PA [Lydia Snodgrass]
page 244:
Thos. Snodgrass 29-M-IRE ret. shoe dealer, 0/$2400
Emily Snodgrass 30-F-PA
Mary Snodgrass -F-PA
page 304:
Edward Snodgrass 25-M-IRE ret. shoe dealer, 0/$1000
Elizabeth Snodgrass 25-F-PA
Edward Snodgrass -M-PA
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1871-1874 -- Rev. J. A. Snodgrass was a minister of the First Baptist Church of Washington
(Hist. of the Churches of the Pittsburgh Baptist Assoc.).
1874-77 -- Rev. J. A. Snodgrass was the first minister of the First Baptist church, Rochester,
which was organized in 1874 (Hist. of the Churches of the Pittsburgh Baptist Assoc.)
25 Jun 1874 -- Will Book 18, page 338: Last Will and Testament of Achsah Snodgrass.
In the name of God, Amen. I Achsah Snodgrass of Union Township Allegheny
County Pennsylvania being of sound mind memory and understanding do make and
publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all
former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
And first I direct that my body be decently interred and that my funeral
be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life.
As to such estate as it hath pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of
the same as follows, viz: Item: I give & bequeath to my niece Jane Foster
Five hundred dollars.
Item: I give and bequeath to my niece Mary Emiline Crane the sum of one
thousand dollars.
Item: I give and bequeath to Mary Emiline Crane the sum of one thousand
dollars to be held and invested by her in some good and safe securities in
trust for the maintenance education and support of Arthur Hubbard and
Elizabeth Hubbard children of Eliza Jane Hubbard formerly Eliza Jane Crane.
The said children each to have an equal share of said one thousand dollars and
if there should be any of said fund remaining at the time the said Elizabeth
and Arthur arrive at the age of twenty one years the same shall be paid by
said trustee to the child that is entitled thereto provided that neither of
the said children shall receive in the aggregate more than Five hundred
dollars with any interest that may be received thereon. And if either of said
children should die during minority unmarried and without lawful issue the
share of the one dying shall go to and be vested in the survivor of them to be
held by said trustee for the same uses and purposes as to the survivor as
hereinbefore provided and if both of said children should die during minority
unmarried and without lawful issue the said legacy shall revert to the
executor and be distributed by him as a part of my residuary estate.
Item: I give and bequeath to my grandniece Mary Bell Scott the sum of five hundred dollars.
Item: I give and bequeath to my niece Sarah Bulford the sum of five hundred dollars.
Item: I give and bequeath to my niece Hannah Simmons the sum of five hundred dollars.
Item: I give and bequeath to my grand nephew Caleb Milholland the sum of five hundred
dollars.
Item: I give and bequeath to my niece Jane Kerr the sum of five hundred dollars.
The above sums to be paid to them respectively within one year after my decease.
All the rest and residue of my personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever
of what nature, Kind and quality [what]soever the same may be and not herein
before given and disposed of (after paying my debts legacies and funeral
expenses) I give and bequeath to the foregoing and within named legatees and
devisees for their own use and benefit share and share alike.
And I do hereby constitute and appoint Charles S. Fetterman Attorney at
Law sole executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I Achsah Snodgrass the testatrix have to this my will
written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of
June Anno Domino one thousand eight hundred and seventy four.
Achsah Snodgrass.
Witnesses: George H. Woods & G. I. Carnahan.
- - - - - - - -
I Achsah Snodgrass the within named testator do hereby make and publish
this codicil to my last will and testament bearing date the twenty fifth day
of June A.D. 1874 in manner following to wit:
Item: I do revoke the devise of one thousand dollars in my said will
contained to my niece Mary Eveline Crane.
I do revoke the appointment of Mary Emeline Crane as trustee for Arthur
Hubbard and Elizabeth Hubbard and I hereby appoint as such trustee my sister
Elizabeth Crane mother of said Mary Emiline Crane.
Item: I do revoke the devise of five hundred dollars in my will contained to my niece Jane
Kerr.
Item: I give and bequeath to my niece Margaret Bulford the sum of Five hundred dollars.
Item: I do devise and bequeath to my niece Mary Belle Scott all my household goods
furniture
books and clothing now in the house in which I now live.
And I do hereby ratify and confirm my said will in all other respects.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of April in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy five.
Achsah Snodgrass
Witnesses: G. I. Carnahan & Jacob Handenshield
Proved in court: 1 May 1875.
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jean White>
30 Mar 1876? - Will Book 16, page 88: Last Will and Testament of Nancy D. Snodgrass.
I Nancy Snodgrass of the Seventh Ward, City of Pittsburgh, County of Allegheny and State
of Pennsylvania, widow, being of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish
this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any
time heretofore made.
And first, I direct that my body be interred in the Allegheny Cemetery, and that my funeral be
conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life, and as to such worldly
estate as it hath pleased God to intrust me with I dispose of the same as follows;
Item First, I bequeath to my son James Snodgrass as a recognition of my affection the sum of
five hundred dollars.
Item Second, I bequeath to my son Robert W. Snodgrass as a recognition of my affection
the sum of three $300 hundred dollars and to his wife Mary the sum of two $200 hundred dollars
and to his dau. Fannie Snodgrass the sum of one hundred dollars to be invested by her parents
in the purchase of some article as a memento of me.
Item Third, whatever other property I may have at the time of my decease
whether real personal or mixed (after the payment of my debts) I give devise
and bequeath to my two daus. Eliza Jane Snodgrass and Martha B. Snodgrass
share and share alike to be at their entire disposal.
Lastly I appoint my son James Executor and my dau. Eliza Jane Executrix
of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I Nancy D. Snodgrass the testator have to this my will
written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of March
A.D. 1876 [the last digit is hard to read, and may be incorrect>.
Nancy D. Snodgrass
witnesses: David Reed & E. Dietrich.
proved in court: 14 Sep 1876.
[dau.-in-law of Robert, who d. 1850, Washington Co., PA>
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1880 Allegheny Co PA Census/ Soundex
Allegheny, Federal St. #8, 2-2-21-3:
Emma Snotgrass 47-F-PA
Mary Snotgrass 10-F-PA dau.
Margrett Snotgrass 8-F-PA dau.
Notation: "Living with Manning Paulin."
Allegheny, Palsalto St. #47, 2-5-40-19:
E. Snodgrass 34-M-IRE
Lizzie Snodgrass 34-F-PA wife
Ward Snodgrass 10-M-PA son
Willie Snodgrass 8-M-PA son
Charlie Snodgrass 4-M-PA son
Bellevue, 3-31-14-27:
John Snodgrass 46-M-IRE
Elizabeth Snodgrass 44-F-PA wife
Maggie Snodgrass 18-F-PA dau.
William Snodgrass 15-M-PA son
Jennie Snodgrass 13-F-PA dau.
John Snodgrass 8-M-PA son
Lizzie Snodgrass 5-F-PA dau.
Bellevue, 3-31-14-34:
John J. Snodgrass 38-M-PA
Jennie Snodgrass 34-F-PA wife
William Snodgrass 11-M-PA son
Albert Snodgrass 9-M-PA son
Mattie Snodgrass 4-F-PA dau.
Mifflin Twp., 4-69-7-1:
W. J. Snodgrass 39-M-PA [William J. Snodgrass d. 1889 s/o James Snodgrass]
Sarah Snodgrass 34-F-PA wife [Sarah C. Risher]
John Snodgrass 9-M-PA son [John Risher Snodgrass]
Nannie Snodgrass 6-F-PA dau.
Nellie Snodgrass 4-F-PA dau.
Albert Snodgrass 1-M-PA son [Albert Karcher Snodgrass]
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29 Sep 18?? -- Will Book 24, page 258: Last Will and Testament of Matthew Snodgrass.
I Matthew Snodgrass of the Township of Patton in the County of Allegheny & State of
Pennsylvania being weak of body but of sound mind & Memory do make & publish this
my last will & testament in manner following viz. I will that all my just debts be fully paid &
satisfyed and to do so I direct that about thirty acres of the south end of the farm be sold &
applied to paying said debt, the rest of my farm I direct to be divided in two equal parts
between Samuel & James Snodgrass, my sons, said sons to choose between themselves or make their
own choice, which part he will choose & the one choosing the part with buildings on shall
board & assist the other to put up buildings on the other part, the one choosing the part that
has no buildings shall have the lot below the graveyard, said lot to be independent of his share
of the farm. I direct that as soon as the coal on my farm comes into the market it shall be
sold & the proceeds shall be equally divided between my sons Samuel & James and my daus.
Elizabeth Cooper & Allice May, in case there should be oil got on the farm the proceeds shall
be divided in like manner as to my personal property I will that my two sons shall have the
horse stock & farming utencials share and share alike & I will that my wife and my dau. Allice
shall have the cows & the proceeds thereof, said cows must be kept on the farm as usual. I will
all my household property to my wife, Anne to have & to hold as long as she remains my widow
if she should change her way of living then I will that my household property be equally
divided among the children except that part which she brought with her. I will as long as my
widow sees proper not to change her way of living that she continue to stay in the present
house & that my two sons shall provide liberally for her maintainance and Allice also and
request that my sons Samuel & James act as my Executors.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of
September A.D. (date illegible)
Mathew Snodgrass
witnesses: Wm. N. Haymaker & E. F. Hyde.
proved in court: 8 Dec 1881.
[1887 -- see biographical sketch of Matthew Moorhead, Washington Co.,
IA>
1889 -- Hist. of Allegheny Co., Pa.:
vol. 1, page 667:
Principal officers of Pittsburgh... Controller, 1874-1877 was Robert
Snodgrass.
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vol. 1, page 726:
Original lot-owners of McKeesport:
Water street, between Second & Third, lot 5, John Snodgrass.
Second Street, Lot 184, Thomas Snodgrass.
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vol. 2, page 72:
List of early settlers in Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co., include for the
year 1798: Alexander Snodgrass.
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vol. 2, page 75:
The following were residents of the territory now embraced in Mifflin
Twp. prior to 1830:
Alexander Snodgrass & sons Dr. James & Robert.
Thomas Snodgrass & sons James & Isaac.
John Snodgrass.
The principal [coal> operators besides the Hays estate are J. C. Risher,
Lysle, Bailey & Co., George Lysle & Sons, the Munhalls, W. J. Snodgrass and
Thomas Fawcett.
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vol. 2, page 93:
James Mc. Snodgrass appointed commissioner Apr 1868.
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vol. 2, page 131:
The following are known to have been residents of Patton township prior
to 1830: ...Samuel Snodgrass...
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vol. 2, page 296:
Rev. Levi Risher, postoffice Dravosburg, was born May 18, 1836, near the old Risher
homestead. The family is of German descent and his ancestors settled in the Cumberland valley,
being among the pioneers. One of their descendants, Daniel Risher, born near Chambersburg, was
a playmate of Simon Girty before the latter turned renegade, and who afterward saved his life
by warning him of an Indian attack. Risher in turn warned the settlers, and thus saved their
lives. He was also in Braddock's army in 1755. He was twice married, and reared a large family.
He at one time owned land at Cochran Station. His son, John Risher, settled near Whitehall, in
Baldwin township, this county, but went to Missouri later in life, and died there. His son,
Daniel, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born June 21, 1792, in Baldwin
township, where he died Dec. 31, 1880. He owned about seven hundred acres of land, and did
much to develop the resources of this county. He was a miller and distiller, and his brand of
flour commanded a special price in Philadelphia for many years. He was a man of iron will and
constitution; was a whig, but voted for Gen. Jackson, and later was a republican. He was a
United Presbyterian in early life, but later a Presbyterian; his ancestors were Lutherans.
His wife, Sara Cready (formerly spelled Kraete), was of Lutheran parentage, and was a thorough
German home woman, earnest and strict, teaching the catechism to her children. She died May 11,
1875, aged eighty-four years and four days. Her children are John C., Maria, Ann, Susan,
Elizabeth, Sarah, Amanda, Louisa and Ithamar D. Of these John C. was born Sept. 14, 1815 in
Mifflin township. He married Nancy D., dau. of John McClure, and they had five children: Levi,
Mrs. Agnes M. Crump, Daniel, Mrs. Sarah C. Snodgrass, and John M. John C. Risher developed his
father's coal-land at Dravosburg, which had been leased, and was one of the leading coal-men on
the river, and died in Allegheny City, Jan. 29, 1889. The capacity of J. C. Risher & Co.'s
works is sixteen thousand bushels per day. They build their own boats and barges and ship to
New Orleans and other points.
Levi Risher graduated at the Jefferson College in 1859, and at the Theological Seminary in
1862, and was pastor of Montour's Run church for two years. From 1865 to 1869 he was a member
of the firm of J. C. Risher & Co. From 1869 to 1876 he preached at Fairmount and Plains churches,
near Sewickley; from 1876 to 1882 he was pastor at Dravosburg, and from 1882 to 1886 at
Martinsburg, his labors being blessed at each place. He married Elmira P., a dau. of Maj. H.
Alexander, of Clarion county, Pa., and granddau. of Jacob Hays, and they have five children:
Alvin D., Mary A., John H., Percy A. and Frank O.
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vol. 2, page 381:
Robert Snodgrass. One of the first settlers in Allegheny county was Robert Snodgrass.
He was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1758, of Scotch-Irish parentage, and remained under
the parental roof until he attained his majority, when he came to Allegheny county. During
this same year, 1779, he bought of John Penn, Sr., and John Penn, Jr., for 313 pounds gold or
silver, five hundred acres of land in said Allegheny county, lying south of Coal Hill,
principally between what are now known as Saw-Mill run and Little Saw-Mill run, and adjoining
farms of William Boggs, Abraham Kirkpatrick, John Wood and George Wallace. After having
cleared a small space and erected a rude log cabin, he returned to visit the home of his
childhood, where, Sept. 12, 1780, he married Miss Jean White. In company with his newly chosen
companion he now turned his face toward his log cabin in the forest across the mountains, which
he had left the previous year, to begin the life of a pioneer. His attitude toward the Indians
was that of brother toward brother. The Indians ate at his table, and brought him game from the
forest, small baskets and trinkets of their own handiwork; they smoked the pipe of peace, and
he thus secured for himself and family safety from the tomahawk and scalping-knife, and many
other advantages.
Robert Snodgrass was a man of industrious habits, sterling honesty and unusual mechanical
ability. He built his own wagons, plows and other farming implements besides manufacturing
many household articles. He cleared the land during the winter and spring, and farmed during
the summer, while every fall he made a trip east over the mountains, on horseback, for salt to
use during the coming year, the trip requiring from one to two months. He was without greed or
any desire to retain what belonged to another, as the following incident will show: During his
last illness he reminded two friends who were standing at his bedside that he owed a neighbor
two shillings ninepence, and directed them to pay it. Among other good traits of his character
was his benevolence to the "fatherless and widows," as was shown by his maintaining a widowed
sister, and also making provision for the children of other widowed sisters. Surely some
will "rise up and call him blessed!" After a brief illness he passed away Aug. 26, 1796,
leaving eight children, the eldest fifteen years old. His remains were laid to rest in Bethel
churchyard. His widow, Jean Snodgrass, with the help of the eldest boy, continued the
cultivation of the farm, and succeeded in making the final payment. After five years she was
called home July 28, 1802, having been a faithful wife and mother, a generous friend, and a
true Christian. Each of their children had a share of the farm, and for the most part lived
and died on their portion. The youngest son, bearing his father's name, built a lumbermill,
and was for many years a prosperous and respected citizen. The only descendants now owning
parts of the original tract are Mrs. Bulford, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Hubbard and M. E. Crane,
grandchildren and H. J. Milholland, great-grandson. [see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass &
Jean White>
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vol. 2, page 382:
Addison H. Simmons, postoffice Banksville. This family are originally from Eastern New
York state. Samuel married Elizabeth Matthews, and by her had three children, one son and two
daus.. William, the second child, and a carpenter, was married in 1837, to Margaret, dau. of
James Henry, one of the oldest families in this part of the county. They had seven children,
Addison H. being the second son. He was married, in 1870, to Hannah G. Snodgrass, and they
have had three children (two living): Walter Glenn, Lizzie Alma and Emma Edna. The family
are members of the Presbyterian Church; Mr. Simmons is a republican.
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vol. 2, page 502:
Aaron M. Work, retired, Beamville, son of John and Mary (Stewart) Work, was born July 16,
1818, in Jefferson township, on the farm he recently sold to J. W. Snee. Aaron Work, his
grandfather, first settled in Bethel (formerly Upper St. Clair) township, where he lived about
one year. He then purchased the farm above mentioned, in 1796, but died, however, before taking
possession. Aaron M. Work's grandfather on his mother's side, George Stewart, was originally
from the state of New Jersey; on coming to this state he bought and settled on a large tract of
land at or near what is now known as McDonald's station, on the line of the P., C. & St.
L. R. R. After a residence in this place of about four years he removed to Brooke county,
W. Va., where he resided until his death. He was a colonel in the revolutionary war. John
Work came here when eight years of age with his parents. He married and became the father of
the following-named children: Susan, now Mrs. Snodgrass, of Columbiana county, Ohio; Sarah,
now Mrs. George Snee; Margaret, the late Mrs. Wilson, of Jefferson township; Jane, the late
Mrs. J. M. Broady, of Westmoreland county; Mary, deceased; Aaron M., of Jefferson township;
Eliza, now Mrs. Ramsey, of Columbiana county, Ohio, and John, deceased. The father died in
April, 1867, and the mother on May 28, 1828.
Aaron M. married, March 17, 1842, Mary, dau. of Jacob and Susan Andrew, the latter still
living at the age of eighty-eight years; the former is deceased. After marriage our subject
and wife settled in Westmoreland county, but the death of a brother compelled his return to
the old homestead, where he resided until he sold it. Their children were Wilson S., now in
Cincinnati, Ohio; John C., of Baldwin township; S. A., of Philadelphia; Alfred A., of
Washington county; K. S. of Tuscola county, Mich.; Mary H., now Mrs. J. H. McClure, of
Homestead; Sue A., now Mrs. W. E. Kelly, of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Work are members of the
Presbyterian Church.
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vol. 2, page 521:
Alexander M. Scott, merchant, Camden, was born Jan. 18, 1851, in Mifflin township. His
great-grandparents were Thomas and Mary (Wilson) Scott, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to
Ireland, where they reared a family of six boys and three girls. Of the sons, James married
Nancy Jamison, came to America in 1836, and after ten years' residence in Butler county moved
to this county, where he died July 3, 1862, aged eighty-three years, and his widow April 30,
1883, aged ninety-six years. They had seven childdren: William, Thomas, Alexander M., John,
Maria, Nancy and Sarah. Of these Thomas married Lucinda, dau. of John and Sarah (Becket)
Snodgrass. She died leaving five children: John S., Alexander M., William, Sarah and Elizabeth.
His present wife, Maggie, dau. of David Moore, is the mother of Lucinda, Samuel, Mary, Howard,
Annie, Blair and Maggie. Mr. Scott owns the old farm of one hundred acres. He is an elder in
the Presbyterian Church.
The subject of this biography entered a mercantile career at the age of thirteen as a
clerk in Camden, and has been identified with the store in Camden almost ever since. In 1870
he was employed by Lysle, Bailey & Co., as clerk, and made himself so generally useful that he
became a partner and general manager two years later. He is also president of the Monongahela
and Peters Creek Gas and Coal company. Jan. 1, 1889, he associated himself in business as
copartner and general manager of the wholesale grocery business founded by Mr. Kirkpatrick in
1852 and at present conducted at 903 Liberty street, Pittsburgh, under the firm name of Allen
Kirkpatrick & Co. Mr. Scott is an active worker in the Presbyterian Church, and for twelve
years was superintendent of the Lebanon Sabbath-school. He married Margaret B., dau. of Allen
and Rebecca (Bell) Kirkpatrick, of Pittsburgh.
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vol. 2, page 581:
Thomas Seddon, retired, Braddock, is a native of England, born in 1819, son of Richard and
Ann (Entwistle) Seddon, former of whom died when Thomas was but seven months old. They had two
children, Thomas being the only one to come to America, and the only one now living. In 1837
he married Jane Thompson, by whom he had ten children, six born in England and four in America.
Those living, born in England, are Nancy, Mary, Ann and Jane; and born in America, Noah and
Abel. In 1849 Mr. Seddon immigrated to America with his wife and children, first locating at
McKeesport, where he remained fifteen years, engaged in coal-mining. In 1863 he came to
Braddock, and here opened a hardware- and tin-store, which he successfully carried on until
his retirement from business in 1880, being succeeded by his sons. Mr. Seddon was twice
married, his second wife being Mary, dau. of Maj. Snodgrass, a prominent citizen of Allegheny
county. Mr. Seddon is a republican.
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Isaac Mills, stationer, Braddock. In or about the year 1680 the
ancestors of this family emigrated from England to America, landing on the
Bermuda Islands, where they remained a short time. Stephen Mills, grandfather
of the subject of this memoir, and a shoemaker by trade, married an Osborn,
and became the father of two sons and three daus., Isaac being among the
oldest, born in 1801, in New York. Stephen came in about 1817 with his
family, to the "Forks" of Allegheny county, and here settled on a farm, where
he remained a few years. Isaac then leased 260 acres of land in 1826, and in
1827 he purchased the farm on the Monongahela river, and which is now known as
the Third ward of Braddock. He was the successful business-man of the family.
He married Elizabeth, dau. of Samuel Snodgrass, one of a very old family, of
Scotch-Irish descent. Nine children, seven yet living, were born to Isaac
Mills and his wife, viz: Eliza, Isaac, Rachel (Mrs. Clay), Charles, J. K.,
Stephen and Isaac. The last named was born in 1839, educated at the State
College, Centre county, and in 1861 enlisted in Co. A, 63d (Gen. Alex. Hays')
regiment, and for three years was a defender of his country. In 1865 he
married Mary E. Nichols, of Braddock, and six children have been born to them.
Mr. Mills commenced his business career in 1867, when he became extensively
engaged in dealing in lime cement, successfully operating same until 1880.
Since then he has been engaged in his present business in Braddock. About one
hundred acres of the original tract of land purchased by Isaac Mills is now
owned by his descendants. Mr. Mills is a member of the G.A.R and Veteran
Union League. He is a republican; was burgess of Braddock in 1885, and has
held other positions of trust.
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vol. 2, page 725:
Daniel Risher, civil engineer, postoffice Homestead, was born Feb. 27,
1842. His grandfather, Daniel Risher, had nine children, of whom seven were
daus., all now widows, and of his two sons J. C. is yet a resident of
Pittsburgh. He (J. C.) married Nancy Denny, dau. of John McClure. She died
May 12, 1875, aged sixty-eight years. She and her husband were members of
Lebanon Church; they were the parents of five children: Rev. Levi Risher,
Mrs. S. S. Crump, Daniel, Mrs. William J. Snodgrass [Sarah C. Risher] and John M.
J. C., in 1851, bought the coalfields at Amity, which he and his son
developed, the firm being known as J. C. Risher & Co. For seventeen years our
subject was the third partner, and on him devolved most of the business,
employing upward of four hundred men, and at times getting out 25,000 bushels
of coal per day. They had their own sawmill, and built many barges for their
own coal trade and for other people. Mr. Risher has been married twice; his
present wife is Anna P. Gleadall, a native of the city of Allegheny. His first
wife, Rebecca Gamble, of Elizabeth township, bore him five children. Mr.
Risher is a member of the I.O.O.F., K. of P., Pittsburgh Commandery No. I, K. T.
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vol. 2, page 747:
John K. Rhodes, farmer, postoffice McKeesport, was born May 21, 1827, in
Allegheny county, Pa. His grandfather, Casper Rhodes, of German descent, came
to this county, and was an industrious farmer. His children were Frederick
and Mrs. Katie Webb. Frederick married Jane, a dau. of Alexander Snodgrass,
and they had the following children: John K., Ann, Presley, Susan, Alexander
and Mary J. John K. has been a successful farmer, and owns 154 acres of land.
He married Margaret, dau. of Andrew McClure, whose father was Judge McClure.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes have one son, Sylvester E., who married Bell M., dau. of
John Willock, Esq., and they have one son, John K. Mr. Rhodes and family are
members of the Lebanon Church.
17 Jul 1889 -- Will Book 35, page 237:
Last Will and Testament of Wm. J. Snodgrass dec'd.
I William J. Snodgrass of Mifflin Township, Allegheny County Pennsylvania
and being of sound mind do make this my last will and testament.
I hereby appoint my wife Sarah C. Snodgrass my sole Executrix of all my
Real and Personal Properties.
Witness my hand seal this the 17th day of July 1889.
Wm. J. Snodgrass
witnesses: S. S. Crump & Jno. S. Scott
proved in court: 23 Jul 1889.
21 Jan 1899 -- Wm. Phillips Buchanan, b. Canada; emigrated from Montreal 1893;
arrived Buffalo, NY, 2 Mar 1893; occupation bookkeeper; declaration of
intentions 13 Jul 1896; age 39y (in 1896); res. 32nd Ward Pittsburgh;
naturalized 21 Jan 1899; sponsor John Snodgrass, Bellevue.
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1900 Allegheny Co Census/Soundex
Allegheny, Sherman Ave., 2-1-2-26:
Georgia A. Raleigh
***
C. D. Snodgrass 23- -PA Oct 1876 roomer
Florence Snodgrass 21-F-PA Dec 1878 roomer
Eleanor Snodgrass 1y3m-F-PA Mar 1899 roomer
Allegheny, Adams St., Hse. #16, 4-60-3-16:
Emily Snodgrass 68-F-PA Feb 1832
Margaret L.? Snodgrass 28-F-PA Apr 1872 dau.
Pittsburgh, Mifflin St., Hse. #3948, 10-189-15-34:
J. T. Snodgrass 69-M-WV Feb 1831
Susan A. Snodgrass 66-F-MD Dec 1833 wife
Joseph S. Snodgrass 43-M-WV Oct 1856 son
Pittsburgh, Atlantic Ave., Hse. #5125, 12-235-5-32:
Edward J. Snodgrass 30-M-PA May 1870
Bertha M. Snodgrass 28-F-PA Sep 1871 wife
Robert W. Snodgrass 4-M-PA Aug 1895 son
Nannie Jones 23-F-VA May 1877 servant
Bellevue Twp., Bellevue, Jefferson St., 18-342-10-4:
John J. Snodgrass 58-M-PA Mar 1842
Eliza J. Snodgrass 58-F-PA Feb 1842 wife
Martha A. Snodgrass 24-F-PA Mar 1876 dau.
Lucian Jeffires 22-M-PA Dec 1877 boarder
Bellevue Twp., Bellevue, Sheridan Ave., 18-342-11-52:
William H. Snodgrass 25-M-PA May 1875
Nettia Snodgrass 23-F-PA Oct 1876 wife
Bellevue Boro, Bellevue, Sprague Ave., Hse. 49, 18-342-20-32:
Edward Snodgrass 54-M-IRE Dec 1845
Elizabeth Snodgrass 54-F-PA Mar 1846 wife
Curtis Snodgrass 13-M-PA Aug 1886 son
Bellevue Twp., Bellevue, 18-342-23-28/38?/78?:
William J. Snodgrass 30-M-PA Mar 1870
Edna E. Snodgrass 24-F-PA Feb 1876 wife
Helen Snodgrass 6-F-PA May 1894 dau.
Margaret Snodgrass 3-F-PA Feb 1897 dau.
Alma Snodgrass 1-F-PA Nov 1898 dau.
Martha Swartz 13-F-IRE Apr 1886 servant
Bellevue Boro, Bellevue, Lincoln Ave., 18-342-34-77:
John Snodgrass 66-M-IRE Apr 1834
William C. Snodgrass 35-M-PA Jul 1864 son
Margaret Snodgrass 39-F-PA Aug 1860 dau.
Jennie C. Snodgrass 30-F-PA Dec 1869 dau.
John L. Snodgrass 27-M-PA Mar 1873 son
Elizabeth Snodgrass 28-F-PA Dec 1871 dau.
Edgewood, Swirsvale? Ave., 19-373-4-17:
Nancie V. Snodgrass 32-F-PA May 1868
Elizabeth Cook 25-F-ENG ___ 1875 servant
Margaret Cook 23-F-ENG ___ 1877 servant
Glenfield, 20-(391 or 397)-8-22:
Chas. W. Harmon
***
Louis Snodgrass 26-M-PA Jul 1873 brother-in-law
Mary Snodgrass 22-F-PA Dec 1877 sister
Frank L. Snodgrass 14-M-PA Dec 1886 boarder
Mifflin Twp., Camden, 24-447-6-4:
S. C. Snodgrass 54- -PA Oct 1845 [Sarah C. Risher m. William J. Snodgrass]
John R. Snodgrass 28-M-PA Jun 1872 son
Albert K. Snodgrass 21-M-PA Jan 1879 son
William J. Snodgrass 19-M-PA Jan 1886 [sic> son
Corine Snodgrass 19-F-PA May 1883 [sic> dau.
Patton Twp., 25-468-4-44:
James K. Snodgrass 40-M-PA Oct 1859
Annie C. Snodgrass 41-F-PA Dec 1858 wife
Rachel K. Snodgrass 15-F-PA Mar 1885 dau.
Roy J. Snodgrass 8-M-PA Aug 1891 son
Margaret Snodgrass 2-F-PA Nov 1897 dau.
Patton Twp., 25-468-4-63?:
Samuel A. Snodgrass 47-M-PA Nov 1852
Samuel Snodgrass 14-M-PA Apr 1856 son
Ann Snodgrass 80-F-OH May 1820 mother
Wilkinsburg, Wood Ave., Hse. #908, 28-529-5-20:
Albert J. Snodgrass 28-M-PA Dec 1871
Jean Snodgrass 20-F-PA Jul 1879 wife
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1908 -- Edna Earl Snodgrass, b. 1908, d. 1908, buried United Cemetery, Section W, #26
[with Eliza Jane Snodgrass, d. 1918, & William James Snodgrass, d. 1943>.
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1910 Miracode
2-2-189:
Annie M. Hintermeister
***
Frank L. Snodgrass 24-M-PA boarder
Avalon, 2-4-180:
Edward J. Snodgrass 39-M-PA
Bertha W. Snodgrass 38-F-PA wife
Robert N. Snodgrass 14-M-PA son
Mary Snodgrass 9-F-PA dau.
George Snodgrass 7-M-PA son
+ 2 non-relatives
Bellevue, 3-12-41:
Louis Snodgrass 36-M-PA
Mary McC. Snodgrass 31-F-PA wife
Lillian Snodgrass 9-F-PA dau.
Bellevue, 3-12-201:
Ida D. Snodgrass 37-F-PA
Louise A. Snodgrass 7-F-PA dau.
John L. Snodgrass Jr. 6-M-PA son
Bellevue, 3-13-418:
William J. Snodgrass 40-M-PA
Edna E. Snodgrass 34-F-PA wife
Helen I. Snodgrass 15-F-PA dau.
Margaret P. Snodgrass 13-F-PA dau.
Gladys A. Snodgrass 11-F-PA dau.
Bellevue, 3-13-502:
Edward Snodgrass 64-M-IRE
Elizabeth Snodgrass 67-F-PA wife
Curtis Snodgrass 23-M-PA son
+ 1 non-relative
Carnegie, 3-32-137:
John A. Snodgrass 73-M-PA
Eva J. Snodgrass 68-F-PA wife
Sarah J. Snodgrass 42-F-PA dau.
+ 1 non-relative
Dravesburg, 5-51-381: [Dravosburg]
John Snodgrass 34-M-PA [s/o William J. Snodgrass & Sarah C. Risher]
Mary Snodgrass 32-F-PA wife
Wilbert H. Snodgrass 5-M-PA son [Wilbur Homer Snodgrass]
Margaret Snodgrass 3-F-PA dau.
Dravesburg, 5-51-382: [Dravosburg]
Sarah Snodgrass 64-F-PA [Sarah C. Risher m. William J. Snodgrass (d. 1889)]
William J. Snodgrass 23-M-PA son
7-70-142:
Lucien Jeffries
***
Eliza Snodgrass 67-F-PA mother-in-law
Homestead, 9-96-16:
John W. Snodgrass 38-M-PA
Alice K. Snodgrass 36-F-PA wife
14-189-20:
James K. Snodgrass 51-M-PA
Anna C. Snodgrass 51-F-PA wife
J. Roy Snodgrass 18-M-PA son
Margaret H. Snodgrass 12-F-PA dau.
Rachael K. Johnson 25-F-PA dau.
George W. Johnson 29-M-ENG son-in-law
Violet M. Johnson -F-PA granddau.
Roy Johnson -M-PA grandson
Ralph Johnson - -PA granddau.?
14-189-23:
Samuel A. Snodgrass 57-M-PA
Samuel J. Snodgrass Jr. 23-M-PA son
Anne Snodgrass 89-F-OH mother
16-212-346:
William C. Snodgrass 44-M-PA
Jennie C. Snodgrass 39-F-PA sister
Elizabeth W. Snodgrass 30-F-PA sister
Pittsburgh, 23-325-9:
Margaret E. Curran
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Samuel W. Snodgrass 33-M-IL lodger [? b. ca 1877]
Pittsburgh, 25-357-299:
W. L. Snodgrass 45-M-WV
Mc. W. L. Snodgrass 45-M-PA wife
Wen Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
Pittsburgh, 26-362-116:
Nancey B. Snodgrass 38-F-PA
Thelma H. Franklin 6-F-PA dau.
+ 1 non-relative
Pittsburgh, 30-443-177:
John W. Snodgrass 31-M-PA
May S. Snodgrass 25-F-PA wife
Mildred T. Snodgrass -F-PA dau.
Pittsburgh, 30-457-11:
Joseph S. Snodgrass 52-M-PA
Rebecca Snodgrass 55-F-ENG wife
Margaret D. Berry 23-F-PA dau.
Emma B. Fulton 16-F-PA dau.
James B. Fulton 14-M-PA son
Pittsburgh, 31-478-53:
Keneth Snodgrass 30-M-OH
Lillian Snodgrass 24-F-PA wife
Pittsburgh, 37-529-179:
Vensant J. Long
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Susan Snodgrass 76-F-VA mother-in-law
Pittsburgh, 37-539-17:
John A. Snodgrass 49-M-PA
Alice E. Snodgrass 43-F-PA wife
Lotetea E. Snodgrass 20-F-PA dau.
Alice J. Snodgrass 16-F-PA dau.
Edith R. Snodgrass 11-F-PA dau.
John M. Snodgrass 8-M-PA son
Harold R. Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Pittsburgh, 38-574-276:
Emma Snodgrass 38-F-VA (living alone)
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Aug 1910? - Will Book 108, page 45: Last Will and Testament, Nancy B. D. Snodgrass.
I, Nancy B. D. Snodgrass, City of Pittsburgh, Penna., do hereby make
publish and declare the following as and for my last will and testament.
First, under the will of Martha B. Grier I am authorised and empowered to
dispose of a trust fund now in the hands of the Fidelity Title & Trust Company
by last will and Testament, and in accordance with the authority therein given
I hereby give and bequeath said trust fund to my friend, Mrs. Margaret
Franklin. I also give and bequeath to her all my wearing apparel.
Second, to Margaret Ebe, dau. of Richard Ebe, I bequeath my jewelry, also
the proceeds of sale of my household furniture, bric-a-brac and linen and I
hereby authorise and direct my Executor hereinafter named to convert my
household furniture, bric-a-brac etc. into cash for distribution to said
Margaret.
Third, I give and bequeath my silverware to Mrs. Richard Ebe.
Fourth, I hereby appoint the Fidelity Title & Trust Company of Pittsburgh, PA, Executor
of this my last will and Testament.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of
August A. D. 19xx. Nancy B. D. Snodgrass
witnesses: Eugene Murray & C. S. Gray.
proved in court: 21 Nov 1910.
1915 -- Gen. & Per. Hist. of Western PA, pages 1747-9:
SNODGRASS. This name has been long and honorably recorded in the annals
of this country, and the bearers of it are scattered throughout the entire United States.
(I) James Snodgrass was one of the earliest settlers of Allegheny county,
Pennsylvania, where he purchased a tract of several hundred acres in Mifflin
township, near McKeesport, at about fifty cents per acre, from the government.
He cleared a portion of this and erected suitable buildings upon it, and there
spent his life. He was one of the organizers of the old Lebanon Church, and
taught school in the building. He married, and had one child.
(II) William J. Snodgrass, son of James Snodgrass, was born in Mifflin
township, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, in 1840, and there grew to maturity.
He engaged in the wholesale drug business on Lacock street, Allegheny, then
opened up two coal mines on the Snodgrass estate, and operated these until his
death, the coal being shipped on the river to Cincinnati and New Orleans. He
had many men in his employ. In addition to this he cultivated his farm and
had a general store. He was a Republican in political opinion. He was one of
the founders of the Lebanon Presbyterian Church, but later affiliated with the
Amity Presbyterian Church, at Dravosburg, and was always an earnest worker in
the cause of religion. His fraternal association was with the Masonic Order.
Mr. Snodgrass died in 1889. He married Sarah Creighton Risher, born in
Allegheny county, October 10, 1845, and they had children: Lydia, who died in
early womanhood; Nannie, was burned to death in childhood; John Risher, lives
retired in Dravosburg; Albert Karcher, of further mention; William J., lives
with his mother at Dravosburg; Corinne, married Howard M. Scott, and lives in
Mifflin township, adjoining the Snodgrass homestead.
John C. Risher, father of Mrs. Snodgrass, was of German descent, his
ancestors having settled in Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, at an early
date. He settled at Six Mile Ferry, near the Snodgrass homestead, where he
was the owner of a large estate, but later he removed to Dravosburg, and there
purchased a large tract of land, on which Dravosburg is now located. He died
at the age of about seventy years, at the time being the owner of more than
one thousand acres of land. He was also largely interested in coal production,
and owned a string of coal boats on the Ohio and Monongahela rivers. He
married (first)---, and had children: Sarah Creighton Risher, who married Mr.
Snodgrass, as above stated; Agnes, now deceased, married L. H. Crump. He
married (second) ---, and had one child: Arthur, a traveler, whose home is in
California.
(III) Albert Karcher Snodgrass, son of William J. and Sarah Creighton
(Risher) Snodgrass, was born in Mifflin township, Allegheny county,
Pennsylvania, January 16, 1879. His education was a very liberal one,
commencing with attendance at the public schools, then going to the Oakdale
Academy, and finishing with a course in the Department of Commerce of Curry
College. His business career was commenced by assisting in the conduct of the
coal works in the possession of the family, at first having charge of the
books of this concern. In 1900 he sold his interests to the Pittsburgh Coal
Company, and in association with his brother, John R., engaged in the
manufacture of stoves. They bought a factory on Cavan street, and conducted
this until 1904. They next bought the large establishment owned by the
Novelty Works, at Idlewood, and removed these to a better location. The main
building is four stories in height, and four hundred feet long and there is
another building, two hundred and fifty feet long. They operated this plant
until 1909, when they sold the entire business. Mr. Snodgrass then
established himself independently in the real estate business with which he
has been successfully identified since that time. He and his wife are members
of the Hawthorne Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mr. Snodgrass married, in 1903,
Anna Laughlin, born in Mifflin township, a dau. of Thomas and Margaret (Moore)
Scott, the last named being almost one hundred years of age at the time of his
death. They had children: Charles Albert, Margaret Scott, Harold Blair and
Ruth Alberta.
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1918 -- Eliza Jane Snodgrass, b. 1842, d. 1918, buried United Cemetery (with
Edna Earl Snodgrass, d. 1908, & William James Snodgrass, d. 1943).
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1920 Soundex
Avalon, 5-5-10-63:
Edward Snodgrass Jr. 49-M-PA
Bertha E. Snodgrass 48-F-PA wife
Robert W. Snodgrass 24-M-PA son
Mary Snodgrass 19-F-PA dau.
George W. Snodgrass 17-M-PA son
Curtis L. Snodgrass 33-M-PA brother
Bellevue, 6-12-10-26:
Lewis Snodgrass 46-M-PA
Mary M. Snodgrass 42-F-PA wife
Lityah J. Snodgrass 18-F-PA dau.
Bellevue, 6-13-4-30:
Albert J. Snodgrass 48-M-PA
Jean H. Snodgrass 40-F-PA wife
Charles J. Snodgrass 19-M-PA son
Margaretta Snodgrass 12-F-PA dau.
Hazel Snodgrass 7-F-PA dau.
Bellevue, 6-15-5-94:
William Snodgrass 47-M-PA
Edna E. Snodgrass 43-F-PA wife
Helen Snodgrass 25-F-PA dau.
Alma Snodgrass 21-F-PA dau.
Bellevue, 6-16-12-84:
Edward Snodgrass Sr. 74-M-IRE
William H. Snodgrass 47-M-PA son
Eleanora S. Snodgrass 44-F-PA dau.-in-law
David Kerr Snodgrass 10-M-OH grandson
Marjorie S. Snodgrass 13-F-OH granddau.
Crafton, 9-74-3-25:
Albert K. Snodgrass 40-M-PA
Anna L. Snodgrass 40-F-PA wife
Charles A. Snodgrass 14-M-PA s.a.?
Margaret A. Snodgrass 12-F-PA dau.
Harold B. Snodgrass 10-M-PA son
Ruth A. Snodgrass 6-F-PA dau.
Darvosburg, 10-78-9-59: [Dravosburg]
Marie H. Snodgrass 41-F-PA
Homer Snodgrass 15-M-PA son [Wilbur Homer Snodgrass]
Margaret M. Snodgrass 12-F-PA dau.
Homestead, 13-37-2-87:
Edward Snodgrass 29-M-PA
Agnes Snodgrass 30-F-PA wife
John Snodgras 4-M-PA son
Ernest Hill 54-M-IRE roomer
John Bamwell 42-M-IRE roomer
Wayne Roberts 21-M-PA son?-in-law
Munhall, 18-263-19-55:
John Snodgrass 48-M-PA
Alice Snodgrass 46-F-PA wife
Pittsburgh, 22-444-1-3:
Joseph S. Snodgrass 62-M-VA
Rebecca Snodgrass 66-F-ENG wife
Susanna Snodgrass 86-F-MD mother
Margaret Berry 33-F-PA step-dau.
Carrie Hilderbrant 38-F-PA boarder
Pittsburgh, 23-418-4-90:
William J. Snodgrass 54-M-PA
Vincent J. Snodgrass 16-M-PA son
Dollie Solomon 39-F-IL niece
Pittsburgh, 32-540-2-4:
L. Jefferies
***
J. Snodgrass 51-M-PA boarder
Pittsburgh, 33-890-4-19:
John W. Snodgrass 40-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 35-F-PA wife
Mildred Snodgrass 11-F-PA dau.
Jack Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Pittsburgh, 39-718-4-39:
Emmie C. Snodgrass 37-F-PA
Marion M. Snodgrass 18-F-PA dau.
Harry R. Snodgrass 16-M-PA son
Dorothy W. Snodgrass 1-F-PA dau.
Pittsburgh, 41-668-20-11:
Emma Snodgrass 48-F-WV mother
Frank Brann 29-M-PA son-in-law
Anna Brann 32-F-PA dau.
William Roup 38-M-PA boarder
Verona, 46-841-10-68:
John Snodgrass 35-M-PA
Eliza M. Snodgrass 37-F-PA wife
LeRoy Snodgrass 7y6m-M-PA son
John M. Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
Charles E. Snodgrass 6m-M-PA son
Clara E. Snodgrass 6m-F-PA dau.
Williamsburg, 48-870-12-65:
James Snodgrass 62-M-PA
Anna Snodgrass 61-F-PA wife
Margaret Snodgrass 19-F-PA dau.
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1939 -- Hist. of the Churches of the Pittsburgh Baptist Assoc., page 26:
The Sandusky St. Baptist Church, Pittsburgh:
Ministers who have gone out from this church include Rev. J. A. Snodgrass.
1942 -- Charles Judson Snodgrass born (Docket 15, page 183, #5220)
1943 -- Albert Judson Snodgrass born (Docket 49, page 179, #4079)
1943 -- William James Snodgrass, b. 1870, d. 1943, buried United Cemetery
(with Edna Earl Snodgrass, d. 1908, & Eliza Jane Sndograss, d. 1918).
1943 -- Joseph Roy Snodgrass born (Docket 55, page 66, #7624)
1944 -- Lillian Snodgrass born (Docket 63, page 87, #6256)
xxxx -- Wilbur Homer Snodgrass born (Docket 74, page 55, #3322)
1956 -- Mary Snodgrass born (Docket 93, page 272, #1465)
1957 -- Ester Lillian Snodgrass born (Docket 97, page 117, #2950)
1957 -- Robert Wilson Snodgrass born (Docket 97, page 144, #3169)
1957 -- Docket 98, page 21: Dorothy Patterson Snodgrass born (Docket 98, page 21, #4531)
1991-1992 -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Members Family names Index:
Fred Patrick Temple, RD 3, Box 143C Henry Rd., Tarentum, PA 15084, is
researching John Snodgrass, who resided 1850 in Allegheny Co., PA.
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Rev. War Soldiers buried in the graveyard of Lebanon Presbyterian Church:
West
Mifflin:
Alexander Snodgrass
James Snodgrass
John Snodgrass
Alexander Snodgrass
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Allegheny Co. Revolutionary War Soldiers:
Alexander Snodgrass, b. 1758, d. 1833. Pvt., Captain Robert Campbell's Co.,
6th Bn., Col. James Taylor, Lancaster Co., PA, militia, June 1781; pvt.,
Captain John Patton's Co., 6th Bn., Col. James Taylor, Lancaster Co., PA,
militia; pvt., Lt. William Graham's Co., 4th Bn., Cumberland Co., militia;
pvt., Capt. James Clark's Co., 6th Bn., Col. James Taylor, Chester Co., PA,
militia, 1780. Buried at Lebanon Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflin Twp.,
Allegheny Co.
James Snodgrass, b. 1740, d. 1815. Pvt., Captain Andrew Swearingen's Co.,
Washington Co., PA, Frontier Rangers, 10 Mar 1781 to 5 Nov 1781; pvt.,
Captain Timothy Downing's Co., 3rd Bn., Washington Co., PA, militia, 18 Apr 1782.
There were other entries of service in the Published Pennsylvania Archives for
one James Snodgrass, likely indicating that there was more than one
Pennsylvania soldier of that name. Buried at Lebanon Presbyterian Cemetery,
Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co.
Robert Snodgrass, b. 1758, d. 26 Aug 1796. Pvt., Captain John Boyd's Co.,
Col. Thomas Porter's Battalion, Lancaster Co., PA, militia, 13 Aug 1776; pvt.,
Captain John Patton's Co., 6th Bn., Col. James Taylor, Lancaster Co., PA,
militia; pvt., Captain Timothy Downing's Co., 3rd Bn., Washington Co., PA,
militial; pvt., Captain Joseph Cessna's Co., 2nd Bn., Washington Co., PA,
militia, 14 Jun 1782, 15 Sep 1782. He was born in Lancaster Co., PA, and
removed to Allegheny Co. in 1779 where he purchased a tract of 500 acres near
Saw-Mill Run from the Penn Family. After making improvements, Snodgrass
returned to Lancaster Co. where he married Jean White on 12 Sep 1780. In
company with his newly chosen companion, he returned to Allegheny Co. to begin
the life of a pioneer. He is said to have befriended the Indians and to have
suffered none at all at their hands during the Indian troubles. Buried at
Bethel Cemetery, Bethel Twp., Allegheny Co.
Thomas Snodgrass, b. 1764, d. 1839. 2nd Lt., 3rd Bn., Col. James Smith,
Westmoreland Co., PA, militia, 2 Apr 1778; pvt., Captain Samuel Cunningham's
Co., 2nd Bn., Washington Co., PA, militia, 15 Jun 1782. Buried at Lebanon
Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co.
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CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
James McK. Snodgrass, application #208,913; certificate #144,142.
Headquarters 3d Brig. Pa. Res., Manassas Junction, Va. March, 21, 1864
Sir: I have the honor to request that Lt. Col. J. McK. Snodgrass, 9th Regt.
Pa. Reserves be mustered out of service for the following reasons, viz.
First. He obtained a leave of absence on the 4th of Nov. 1863 by S.O.No. 286
Army of the Potomac, directing him to report to Dr. R. O. Abbott for medical
treatment, he went to Washington, and, in a few days, obtained a leave of
absence and went to Pittsburgh, Penn., where he has remained ever since,
except when visiting other places.
Second. He is when with his regt. a careless and very inefficient officer.
I am, Sir, Respectfully your obedient servant,
J. M. Fisher, Col. Comdy. Brigade
To: Brig. Gen'l. L. Thomas, Adjutant General, U.S.A.
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Allegheny Co., PA, 1 Apr 1876... personally came Lieut. Col. J. McK.
Snodgrass... Before going into the army I had enjoyed as good and uniform
health as men generally enjoy after being with the Regiment in the field
from July 1861 my health continued good until June 1862 we were ordered to
the white house on the peninsula and got position on the line at
Mechanicksville and took part in the seven days fight under Gen. McClellan
during the seven days fight I was attacked with diarrhoea during our stay at
Harrisons landing in the month of July 1862 the disease became chronic and
continued severe during all the way through our campaign under Pope in the
Bull Run district and continued during all our marches and campaigns during
the summer and fall of 1862 After the Battle of Fredricksburgh which was I
believe the 16th of Dec'r 1862 I was attacked with rheumatism a few days
after the Battle of Fredricksburgh we went into what was called the mud march
after which early in Jan'r 1863 we went into camp near Belle Plain during
that winter I suffered severely all the time with rheumatism & diarrhoea and
continued with me during the year 1863 a portion of the time was not able to
mount my horse without help during the fall of 1863 the rheumatism grew
worse on me and in Nov 1863 by recommendation of the medical director I was
ordered to Washington for treatment during the winter I suffered a great
deal not able to be about the greater portion of the time and on the 29th day
of March received my discharge on account of phisical disability--since my
discharge I have never been able to do manual labour at the only business I
profess to understand so as to make a living viz farming--the diarrhoea
attacks me at intervals for the last two or three years but its attacks are
severe but the rheumatism is all the time more or less severe--more recently I
have suffered a good deal from some disease of the kidneys which physicians
say is superinduced in a good measure from the effects of the former trouble
and I believe my disability originated at the times named...
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Allegheny Co., PA, 4 Apr 1876, in the matter of claim for pension of
Lt. Col. James McK. Snodgrass,
late of Ninth Regt. P.R.C.Volunteers [9th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Corps]
... personally appeared Louis J. Brecht,
resident of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA... I have known Lieut. Col.
Snodgrass since 1861, as I enlisted in Co. B of the 9th Regt. PRC in 1861 and
was promoted to Sergeant and 2d Lieutenant of same company and having command
of Co. F. in 1864.
During the Battle on the Peninsula the Lieut. Col. had a severe attack of
diarrhea which assumed a chronic character, he nevertheless remained in the
service, fought in the battle of Fredericksburgh and was in command of the
Regiment in the second attempt to cross the Rappahanock under Burnside at
which time (latter part of December 1862) he contracted Rheumatism and in
March 1864 he was discharged for disability. I have met the Lieut. Col.
frequently since the close of the war and found him suffering from the above
mentioned diseases and unfit for manual labour. It is my candid opinion, that
the Lieut. Col. has contracted these ailments in the proper discharge of his
duty as an officer...
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Allegheny Co., PA, 18 May 1876, personally appeared... Jas. McK. Snodgrass,
aged 69 years, a resident of Braddock, Allegheny Co., PA... who was mustered
in the 9th Penn. Reserves on 28 Jul 1861 and was honorably discharged at
Washington, D.C., on 29 Mar 1864; that his personal description is as follows
(blank)
... about December 1862 from exposure by laying out on field and hard
marching etc contracted rheumatism which has continued until present time...
that since leaving the said service... has resided in Allegheny Co., PA, and
that his occupation has been farmer... prior to his entry in the service... a
farmer... totally disabled...
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CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
John Snodgrass, cert. #750,554
Declaration for Invalid Pension
Allegheny Co., PA
26 Jun 1891 personally appeared... John Snodgrass, aged 57 years, a resident
of the Borough of Bellevue, Allegheny Co., PA... he was enrolled 1 Sep 1862 in
Co. F, 139th Regt., PA Vol. IN? from 1st Sergt. to 2nd Lieut 1 Jan 1863; to
1st Lieut 14 Jan 1863; to Capt. 29 Jul 1864; Bev. Major 19 Sep 1864; Bev.
Lieut. Col. 6 Apr 1865... discharged near Washington, DC, 21 Jun 1865. That
he is total unable to earn support by manual labor by reason of Rheumatism,
Piles, & General debility...
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5 Jul 1898
He is a widower and all of his children are of age.
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Declaration for Increase of Pension
22 Nov 1901... paralysis of entire right side of body... requires a constant attendent...
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========= CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
John J. Snodgrass, cert. #991,642
Declaration for Pension
Washington, D.C.
13 May 1912, personally appeared... John J. Snodgrass... that he is 70 years
of age and a resident of Takoma Park, Washington, DC... that he... was
enrolled at Pittsburg, PA... 7 Aug 18__ as a private in Co. C, 134th PA Inf to
serve 9 months... was wounded at Chancellorsville 3 May 1863, Farmville, VA,
7Apr 1865, and at Dinwiddie on White-Oak road in the service of the United
States, in the Civil war, and was honorably discharged at harrisburg, PA, on
24? May 1863, by reason of [illegible>. That he also served in 4th PA Cav,
enlisted 14 Feb 1865, discharged at Lynchburgh, VA, 1 Jul 1865 by reason of
orders from the War Dept. of 9 Jun 1865.
...That his personal description at enlistment was as follows: 5'10-1/2"
tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, teacher; born b. 18 Mar 1842
near Butler in Butler Co., PA.... Has resided in Wash., DC, since 1884.
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War Department, Record and Pension Division
John J. Snodgrass... wounded 3 May 1863 in the Battle of Chancellorsville.
The medical records show him wounded hand & neck, slightly, at the battle of
Chancellorsville, VA; wounded slightly 7 Apr 1865 at the battle of Farmville, VA.
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Questionnaire, 30 Oct 1899
wife Eliza Jane, maiden name McMichael.
married 26 Nov 1866 in Robinson Twp., Allegheny Co., PA, by Rev. L. Marks.
never previously married.
Children living:
Wm. J. Snodgrass, b. 1 Mar 1869.
Albert J. Snodgrass, b. 30 Dec 1871.
Mattie A. Sndograss, b. 24 Feb 1876.
8 Nov 1899.
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Proof of Death:
pensioner died 19 Nov 1919; res. at time of death 219 Maple Ave., Takoma Park,
DC; school teacher; age 77y; d. at Washington Asylum Hospital; senile dementia
& arterio sclerosis.
Buries Arlington National Cemetery, Grave No. 19618.
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Application for Reimbursement
Wm. J. Snodgrass, res. of Bellevue, Allegheny Co., PA... pensioner was married
once, wife did not survive him; she died in Jun [year illegible>
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========= SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PENSION APPLICATION
Robert A. Snodgrass, application #1,475,416
widow Ellen Snodgrass, W.O. 1,632,189
Declaration for Pension
Allegheny Co., PA
6 Oct 1923 personally appeared... Robert A. Snodgrass ... [same as below except
for following> occupation puddler; since leaving service resided at Baltimore,
MD; Pittsburgh, PA; and McKees Rocks, PA; and his occupation has been puddler;
partially unable to earn a support because of rheumatism, lumbago, and
defective eyes and teeth; requests a reconsideration of his former claim.
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...resided 9 years in Baltimore, MD...
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Declaration for Pension
Allegheny Co., PA
21 Feb 1925 personally appeared... Robert A. Snodgrass ... that he is 50 years
of age; that he was born 11 Aug 1874 at Roanoke, VA; that he is a resident of
Allegheny Co., PA; that he enlisted at Roanoke, VA... 14 Mar 1899 as a private
in Co. I, 1st U.S. Infantry and was honorably dischared 13 Mar 1902 at
Gartarmen Island of Samar, Philipines; that he also served Co. L, 2nd VA Vol.
Inf. from 23 May 1898 until 22 Dec 1898 at Portsmouth, VA. That his personal
description at time of enlistment was 5'11" tall, fair complexion, brown eyes,
dark hair, occupation iron worker. That since leaving the service he has
resided at Pittsburgh, PA, and his occupation has been iron worker; that he is
suffering from rheumatism, lumbago, hernia caused by strain, heart trouble, &
general debility.
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Questionnaire dated 28 Nov 1922; answered 4 Dec 1922.
Mr. Robert Snodgrass, 1108 Valley Street, McKees Park, PA.
b. 11 Aug 1874, Roanoke, VA; served in Co. I, 1st Regt. Inf.; P.O. at
enlistment was Roanoke, VA; wife's full name & maiden name Ellan Snodgrass
(Watt); m. 2 Oct 1913 at Pittsburgh by Rev. Sheldon; marriage recorded in 1st
Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh; wife m. previously 7 Apr 1887 to John Wadell,
who died 5 Nov 1910 at Carnegie, PA; no children.
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Declaration for Widow's Pension
Allegheny Co., PA
7 Jan 1929... personally appeared Ellen Snodgrass...
That she is 73 years of age, that she was born on 10 May 1855 at County Tyron,
IRE. That she is the widow of Robert A. Snodgrass, enlisted 14 Mar 1899... in Co.
I, 1st Regt., U.S. Army; discharged 8 Jun 1910; died 18 Dec 1928 at U.S.
Marine Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
That she was married to said soldier on 2 Oct 1913 under the name of Ellen
Watt, by Rev. George Shelton at Pittsburgh, PA; that she had been previously
married to John Wadell, who died 20 Nov 1906 at Carnegie, PA; that soldier had
not been married previously... That said soldeir was a pension, cert. #1,266,278.
Ellen (her x mark) Snodgrass, 1108 Valley St., West Park, McKees Rocks, PA.
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Sworn Statement of Ellen Snodgrass in response to Paragraph Four of letter
dated 6 Mar 1929:
Allegheny Co., PA
...personally appeared Ellen Snodgrass ... that she is the widow of Robert
A. Snodgrass, the soldier who died 18 Dec 1928 at the marine Hospital, 40th
Sst. and Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA; that at the time she
married said Robert A. Snodgrass, the deponent was the widow of John Waddell,
whom the Deponent married on 7 Apr 1887; that said John Waddell, the first
husband of the Claiment, never served in the Army or Navy of the United
States, but from the time of the marriage of the Deponent to said John Waddell
up to the time of his death--5 Nov 1910, said John Waddell was an iron-worker
in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, which occupation he followed and worked at
during his whole life.
20 Mar 1929 (signed) Ellen Snodgrass
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death certificate of John S. Waddell Jr.
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Death Certificate
Robert Snodgrass d. at the U.S. Marine Hosp., Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA;
male; white; married; husband of Ellen Snodgrass; b. 11 Aug 1874; age at death
54y 4m 7d; occupation steel worker; b. WV; father William Snodgrass, b. U.S.;
mother Mary Snodgrass, b. U.S.; informant F. B. Adensa, U.S. Marine Hosp.;
date of death 18 Dec 1928; died of chronic interstitis Nephritus; buried
Uniondale Cem, 21 Dec 1928; undertaker H. L. Speer, McKees Rock.
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Application for Marriage License
2 Oct 1913
Statement of male:
Robert Snodgrass; white; not related to other party; iron worker; b.
Cumberland, MD; res. Pittsburgh, PA, 4331 Second St; age 41 years; no previous
marriages; no transmissible diseases; father's name Wesley; mother's name Mary;
maiden name of mother May; father dead; mother resides Baltimore, MD; father &
mother both white; mother is housekeeper; father born England; mother born PA;
applicant is physically able to support a family.
Statement of female:
Ella Waddell; white; b. Ireland; res. 4331 Second St., Pittsburgh, PA; age 51
years; previously married once; former husband d. 5 Nov 1909; no transmissible
diseases; father's name Robert; mother's name Ella; maiden name of mother
Watt; father & mother both dead; father & mother both white; father and mother
both born in Ireland.
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PROCEEDINGS INDEX [This is an index to all types of probate records:
OC = Orphans Court, WB = Will Book, etc.
So far we have only looked up the will books that have been microfilmed. Some
of the other records, such as the Orphans Court, have also been microfilmed.>
14-83-1: Alexander or Alex Snodgrass, Mifflin Twp., J. K. & James Snodgrass,
executors.
Will Book 4, page 84, #49.
Inventory & Appraisement, #24, 1833.
14-83-2: Albert K. Snodgrass, minor; Fidelity T. & T. Co., guardian.
Guardian appt. OC-83, page 368, #163, Apr 1891.
Sale Real Estate OC-122, page 71, #125, Jan 1899.
1st & final account AC-84, page 243, #90, Feb 1901.
14-83-3: Axah Snodgrass, minor; Alex Snodgrass, guardian.
Guardian appointed OC-1, page 182, #757.
[vss - d/o Robert & Jean White - see 1813]
14-83-4: Achrah/Achsah Snodgrass, d. 25 Apr 1875, Union Twp.;
Chas. S. Fetterman, Exr.
Record of Death RD-1, page 169.
Will WB-18, page 338, #185.
Inv. & Appr. #220, 1875.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-26, page 9, #29, Sep 1876.
Audit AU-1, page 368, #29, Sep 1876.
Trus. Disch. & Appt. OC-36, page 71, #130, Dec 1876.
14-284-3: Catherine Snodgrass, minor; Henry Beltzhoover, guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-1, page 182, #756.
[vss - this is dau of John, s/o Robert & Jane White - see 1813]
14-284-4: Corinne Snodgrass, minor; Fidelity T. & T. Co., guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-83, page 368, #163, Apr 1891.
Sale R. E. OC-122, page 71, #125, Jan 1899.
O. & G. Lease OC-129, page 102, #194, May 1900.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-99, page 148, #322, Sep 1904.
[vss - perhaps Corinne d/o William J. Snodgrass & Sarah C. Risher]
23-66-5: Elizabeth Snodgrass, minor; Alex. Snodgrass, guardian.
Gdn. appt. OC-1, page 182, #757.
23-66-6: Elizabeth D. Snodgrass, d. 12 Feb 1918; Edward Snodgrass Sr.,
executor.
Will WB-149, page 214, #121.
Inv. & Appr. IN-66, page 360, #719.
23-66-7: Eliza A. Snodgrass, minor; Sam'l Snodgrass, guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-3, page 76, #14, Jun 1833.
23-66-8: Eliza J. Snodgrass, d. 9 Mar 1900, of Edgewood Borough; Edmund B.
Patterson, Administrator.
Record of Death RD-13, page 422, #214, 1900.
Renunc. #4, 1900.
Letters Adm. BD-69-257.
Inv. & Appr. IN-20, page 327, #311.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-85, page 258, #112, May 1901.
23-66-9: Eliza M. Snodgrass, d. 3 Sep 1885, of Bellevue Borough, W. C.
Snodgrass, admr.
Record of Death RD-5, page 561.
Renunc. #147, 1887.
Letters of Adm. BD-44, page 39.
Sale R. E. OC-67, page 127, #250, Jun 1887.
28-378-4: Lettice/Letitia Snodgrass, of Mifflin Twp.; James Snodgrass,
executor.
Will WB-9, page 470, #297.
Inv. & Appr. #11, page 1860.
Acct. AC-12, page 616.
Acct. OC-18, page 351, #83, Oct 1863.
36-147-10: Matthew Snodgrass, d. 29 Oct 1881, of Patton Twp; Sam'l & James
Snodgrass, executors.
Record of Death RD-3, page 217.
Will WB-24, page 258, #131.
Inv. & Appr. #94, 1882.
Wid. Appr. OC-46, page 661, #360, Mar 1882.
36-148-1: Marguerite Snodgrass, minor; Monongahela Tr. Co., guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-244, page 679, #1456, Sep 1919.
1st & Fn. Acct. OC-300, page 232, #219, Jan 1928.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-242, page 351, #219, Jan 1928.
Audit AU-99, page 163, #219, Jan 1928.
36-148-2: Mary Snodgrass, of Patton Twp.; James McK. Snodgrass,
administrator cta.
Will WB-7, page 541, #376.
Renunc. #29, 1854.
Letters Adm. cta. BD-14, page 309.
36-148-3: Mary W. Snodgrass, d. 12 May 1878, of Pgh.; Robt M. Snodgrass,
admr.
Record of Death RD-3, page 584.
Letters Adm. BD 38-249.
Inv. & Appr. #170, 1883.
36-293-8: Nancy B. (D.) Snodgrass, d. 15 Nov 1910, of Pgh.; Fidelity T. & T.
Co. executor.
Will WB-108, page 97, #45.
Inv. & Appr. IN-45, page 234, #211.
1st & Fn. Trus. Acct. TR-24, page 130, #148, Jan 1911.
Audit AU-40, page 209, #148, Jan 1911.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-134, page 194, #105, Jan 1912.
Audit AU-42, page 296, #105, Jan 1912.
36-293-9: Nancy D. Snodgrass, of Pgh. 7" Wd.
Will WB 16, page 88, #48.
36-390-5: Robert Snodgrass, minor; Alex. Snodgrass, guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-1, page 182, #757.
[vss - this is Robert s/o Robert & Jean White - see 1813]
36-390-6: Robert Snodgrass, minor; (Mrs.) N. Snodgrass, guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-9, page 514, #39, Dec 1851.
36-390-7: Robert Snodgrass, of St. Clair Twp; Thos. Snodgrass & Jean
Snodgrass, admrs.
Admr. Bond BD-4, page 162. (Thomas Snodgrass Administrator)
Inv. & Appr. #19, 1797. (Jean Snodgrass Admrs.)
Admr. Bond BD4, page 166.
Inv. & Appr. #45, 1813.
Partition OC-1, page 181, #755.
36-390-8: Robert Snodgrass, of Union Twp; W. J. Patterson, admr.
Renunc. #38, 1863.
Letters Adm. BD-18, page 211.
Inv. & Appr. #66, 1863.
Acct. AC-14, page 14, #31, Dec 1864.
36-390-9: R. M. Snodgrass, d. 9 Feb 1897, of Edgewood; Nancy B. D. Snodgrass,
administratrix.
Record of Death RD-11, page 480, #105 1/2, 1897.
Letters Adm. BD-63, page 303.
Inv. & Appr. IN-15, page 298, #277.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-74, page 350, #40, Mar 1898.
Audit AU-19, page 125, #40, Mar 1898.
37-62-2: Samuel Snodgrass, of Plum Twp; Isaac Mills & James King, executors.
Will WB-7, page 133, #101.
Inv. & Appr. #30, 1851.
37-62-3: Sarah C. Snodgrass, d. 3 May 1917, of Dravosburg Borough;
M. L. Baum & J. F. Calhoun, executors.
Will WB-141, page 464, #281.
Inv. & Appr. IN-62, page 345, #319.
1st & Pr. Acct. AC-163, page 459, #92, Feb 1918.
1st & Pr. Acct. AC-167, page 583, #163, Oct 1918.
Audit AU-62, page 313, #163, Oct 1918.
2nd & Fn. Acct. AC-182, page 172, #311, Nov 1919.
Audit AU-66, page 151, #311, Nov 1919.
37-137-4: Thomas Snodgrass, of Temperanceville Borough; Robt. Snodgrass,
admr. cta. dma. or exr.
Will WB-11, page 100, #58.
Letters Adm. ctadma. BD-19, page 130.
Inv. & Appr. #78, 1864.
Letters Testy. WB-11, page 110, #58.
Inv. & Appr. #89, 1864.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-14, page 375, #76, Oct 1865.
Robt. Snodgrass Exr.
37-215-9: William Snodgrass, of St. Clair Twp; John Gillfillen, admr.
Renunc. #5, 1841.
Letters Adm. BD-08, page 289.
Inv. & Appr. #10, 1841.
Citation OC-6, page 489, #64, Mar 1847.
Acct. AC-8, page 75.
Acct. OC-12, page 2, #3, Jun 1854.
37-215-10: William J. Snodgrass, minor; Fidelity T. & T. Co., guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-83, page 368, #163, Apr 1891.
Sale R. E. OC-122, page 71, #125, Jan 1899.
O. & G. Lease OC-129, page 102, #194, May 1900.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-143, page 276, #149, Jun 1913.
37-216-1: William J. Snodgrass, d. 18 Jul 1889, of Mifflin Twp; Sarah C.
Snodgrass, executrix.
Record of Death RD-7, page 87.
Will WB-35, page 237, #119.
Inv. & Appr. IN-5, page 182, #172.
Wid. Appr. OC-76, page 239, #83, Oct 1889.
1st Acct. AC-54, page 278, #5, Dec 1890.
Spec. Perf. OC-84, page 392, #244, Jun 1891.
Sale R. E. etc. OC-84, page 454, #296, Jun 1891.
2nd Acct. AC-60, page 190, #41, Feb 1893.
Audit AU-13, page 225, #41, Feb 1893.
3rd Acct. AC-76, page 330, #38, Dec 1898.
Audit AU-20, page 363, #38, Dec 1898.
Partition PN-27, page 362, #4, Apr 1906.
37-216-2: William J. Snodgrass, d. 10 Aug 1917, of Dravosburg; J. F. Calhoun,
exr.
Caveat RG-4, page 173, #344.
Will WB-146, page 155, #74.
Inv. & Appr. IN-63, page 586, #540.
Citation OC-251, page 454, #512, Apr 1920.
1st Acct. AC-183, page 308, #138, Jun 1920.
Audit AU-67, page 229, #138, Jun 1920.
2nd & Pr. Acct. AC-186, page 504, #121, Feb 1921.
Audit AU-70, page 423, #121, Feb 1921.
Sale R. E. etc. OC-263, page 401, #452, Jun 1921.
3rd & Pr. Acct. AC-198, page 314, #97, Mar 1922.
Audit AU-78, page 536, #97, Mar 1922.
4th & Part Acct. OC-288, page 33, #327, Dec 1924.
4th & Part Acct. AC-225, page 34, #327, Dec 1924.
Audit AU-89, page 399, #327, Dec 1924.
5th & Part Acct OC-294, page 5, #48, Jun 1926.
Audit AU-94, page 414, #48, Jun 1926.
5th & Part Acct. AC-235, page 126, #48, Jun 1926.
37-216-4: Wm. H. Snodgrass, d. 25 Jul 1921, of Bellevue; Eleanora S.
Snodgrass, executrix.
Will WB-169, page 585, #307.
Inv. & Appr. OC-268, page 248, #389, Jan 1922.
Wid. Appr. OC-268, page 248, #389, Jan 1922.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-209, page 513, #516, Sep 1923.
1st & Fn. Acct. OC-281, page 52, #516, Sep 1923.
1st & Fn. Acct. Audit AU-83, page 389, #516, Sep 1923.
37-216-5: W. Homer Snodgrass, minor; Monongahela Tr. Co., guardian.
Gdn. Appt. OC-244, page 679, #1456, Sep 1919.
Gdn. Inv. GI-1, page 94, #1456, Sep 1919.
1st & Fn. Acct. OC-307, page 267, #170, Nov 1929.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-249, page 228, #170, Nov 1929.
Audit AU-105, page 236, #170, Nov 1929.
55-128-11: Marie H. Snodgrass, d. 26 Jan 1933, of Dravosburg; W. Homer
Snodgrass & Marguerite Snodgrass Isenberg, administrators cta.
--- WB-220, page 144, #195.
Inv. & Appr. IN-108, page 633, #1265.
1st & Fn. Acct. OC-324, page 508, #75, Mar 1934.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-264, page 573, #75, Mar 1934.
Audit AU-121, page 39, #75, Mar 1934.
56-239-8: W. J. Snodgrass, d. 30 Oct 1943, of Pgh.; Edna Earl Snodgrass,
executrix; #9531.
Will WB-263, page 130.
Inv. & Appr. IN-147, page 252.
Election to Accept. Under Will OC-361, page 430.
Inv. & Appr. IN-153, page 85.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-309, page 471.
Audit AU-157, page 306.
57-26-8: Rebecca Snodgrass, d. 9 Mar 1935.
Children's Exempt OC-329, page 174, #421, Apr 1935.
58-273-10: Ellen W. Snodgrass, d. 15 Aug 1937 of Stowe Twp.
Probate WB-233, page 559, #570.
61-47-13: Annie C. Snodgrass, d. 11 Jun 1938, Wilkinsburg; Rachel K. Johnson,
executrix; #4523.
WB-238, page 296.
62-68-5: Lewis Snodgrass, d. 31 Aug 1938, of Bellevue; Mary Maclean
Snodgrass, executor; #6341.
Will WB-237, page 521.
Inv. & Appr. IN-124, page 611.
63-89-1: Curtis Lamond Snodgrass, d. 17 Mar 1939, of Bellevue; Esther
Lillian
Snodgrass, executrix; #1499.
Will WB-242, page 30.
Inv. & Appr. IN-129, page 499.
Supp. Inv. & Appr. IN-134, page 167.
1st & Fn. Acct AC-293, page 458.
Audit AU-143, page 47.
65-275-4: Eila A. Snodgrass, d. 25 Mar 1946, of Pgh.; Donald C. Anderson,
Executor.; #2003.
--- WB-275, page 526.
Inv. & Appr. IN-148, page 77.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-322, page 227.
Audit AU-164, page 148.
67-202-1: Edward Snodgrass Sr., d. 28 Jan 1937, of Gibsonia; Edward Snodgrass
Jr., admr. cta.; #4523.
Will WB-284, page 288.
Inv. & Appr. IN-158, page 11.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-332, page 48.
Audit AU-169, page 254.
67-377-6: Anna L. Snodgrass, d. 5 May 1948, Crafton, PA; Charles A.
Snodgrass, executor; #2668.
--- WB-288, page 132.
69-207-11: Albert J. Snodgrass, d. 23 May 1949, Pgh.; Jean Viola Snodgrass,
executrix; #2676.
Exrx. WB-293, page 214.
Inv. & Appr. IN-158, page 131.
1st & Fn. Acct. Ac-334, page 539.
Audit AU-183, page 112.
71-376-13: Bertha Wilson Snodgrass, d. 29 Oct 1951, Thornburg; Edward
Snodgrass Jr., executor; #5798.
Exr. WB-306, page 261.
Inv. & Appr. IN-179, page 23.
77-313-13: Mildred I. Snodgrass, d. 12 Sep 1957, of Pgh.; John L. Snodgrass,
admr. cta.; #4160.
CTA WB-337, page 28.
Add. Bond BD-337, page 28.
Inv. & Appr. INV-201, page 30 8 .
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-373, page 492.
Audit AU-194, page 247.
78-37-4: Edward J. Snodgrass, d. 16 Jan 1957, of Thornburg; Mary S.
McCutcheon, Executor; #466.
--- WB-332, page 595.
Inv. & Appr. IN-197, page 493.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-370, page 135.
Audit AU-193, page 504.
78-44-4: Mary McLean Harmon Snodgrass, d. 4 Jan 1957, of Bellevue; Lillian
Snodgrass Smith, executrix; #569.
Exrx. WB-334, page 24.
Inv. & Appr. IN-204, page 500.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-370, page 101.
Audit AU-193, page 503.
85-136-9: Lena Stryker Ryerson Snodgrass, d. 7 Oct 1962, of Bethel Pk; Pgh.
Nat. Book, Exr; #4670.
--- WB-366, page 220.
Inv. & Appr. IN-226, page 155.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-396, page 448.
Audit AU-182, page 331.
85-293-3: Richard Lee Snodgrass, minor; Commonwealth Tr. Co., guardian, 1963;
#3755.
--- OC-411, page 216.
Gdn. Inf. GI-10, page 502.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-425, page 218.
Audit AU-235, page 344.
88-32-12: Alice M. Snodgrass, d. 7 Apr 1965, Munhall; Pgh. Nat. Bank,
Executors; #1760.
--- WB-379, page 503.
Inv. & Appr. IN-235, page 116.
1st & Fn. Acct. AC-420, page 16.
Audit AU-260, page 301.
89-48-4: Gloria L. Snodgrass, d. 18 Oct 1965, of Pgh.; Patricia A. McClure,
administratrix; #4646.
--- BD-188, page 621.
Inf. & Appr. IN-244, page 195.
90-176-1: W. Homer Snodgrass, d. 8 Mar 1967, of Dravosburg; Pgh. Nat. Bank &
Lois K. Snodgrass, exrs.; #1368.
--- WB-393, page 366.
Inv. & Appr. INs-244, page 335.
Register's Order RD-13, page 271.
1st & Fn. Acct. Ac-421, page 168.
Audit AU-260, page 163.
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Film #21,076 = Index to Probate Records:
Benjamin Snodgrass of Shippensburg; 21 Dec 1861 letters of administration
granted to Samuel W. Snodgrass.
Will Book N, page 197, Will #300.
inventory filed 12 Oct 1850, #591 for $8,610.10.
vendue 3 Feb 1862, #327, $433.28.
James Snodgrass of Shippensburg; 16 Nov 1865 letters - CTA; Mary Jamison.
Administration Bond Book 3, page 1, $1500, R. P. McClure, surety.
Reg. Docket Book F, page 77.
will book O, #329, page 22.
inventory filed 4 Dec 1865, #646, $33.
Margaret Snodgrass of Carlisle; d. 31 mar 1888; letters granted 4 Apr 1888 to
John Hays.
Will Book S, page 337, will #499.
inventory filed 4 Apr 1888, #915, $542.86, Book 6, page 183.
Nancy B. Snodgrass of shippensbur; ltters granted 13 May 1859 to R. _.
McClure.
Will Book N, page 9, will #289.
inventory filed 11 May 1859, #565.
Robert Snodgrass of Harrisburg d. 8 Nov 1913.
exemplified copy.
Will Book 29, page 206, #881.
William Snodgrass of Shippensburg; letters dated 9 Jun 1843 to George
McGinnis, bond $1000, surety John Harper.
no will
inventory filed 3 Jul 1843, #434.
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Deed index:
18 Mar 1789 -- Deed Book 1, page 103: James McIlvain to Alexander Snodgrass,
Robert Snodgrass, et al; 8th Dist. Don.
22 May 1789 -- Deed Book 1, page 160: T. Murray to Wm. Snodgrass, James
Snodgrass, et al; 10th Dist. Don.
4 Aug 1790 -- Deed Book 2, page 196: John McKee to James Snodgrass.
27 May 1794 -- Deed Book 3, page 294: John Penn Jr. et al to Robert Snodgrass;
Allegheny Co.
30 Dec 1795 -- Deed Book 4, page 416: Commonwealth of PA to Wm. Snodgrass,
James Snodgrass, et al; 4th District.
23 Aug 1796 -- Deed Book 5, page 304: John McKee et ux to Thomas Snodgrass;
McKeysport.
page 305: John McKee et ux to Samuel Sndograss; McKeysport.
page 307: John McKee et ux to John Snodgrass; Mckeysport.
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5 Apr 1798 -- Deed Book 8, page 33: John Montgomery et ux to Thomas Snodgrass;
Bell's Farm.
5 Mar 1799 -- Deed Book 8, page 467: John Montgomery to Thomas Snodgrass;
Mifflin Twp.
14 Apr 1802 -- Deed Book 11, page 45: Margaret McKee to Alexander Snodgrass;
Allegheny Co.
28 Apr 1802 -- Deed Book 11, page 65: Peter Louderback et ux to Thomas Snodgrass.
11 May 1807 -- Deed Book 14, page 392: Steele Semple et ux to Thomas Snodgrass;
Mifflin Twp.
29 Oct 1807 -- Deed Book 15, page 2: Phillip Criner estate to Samuel Snodgrass;
Allegheny Co.
10 Oct 1810 -- Deed Book 16, page 672: Margaret McKee by sheriff to Thomas
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
13 Nov 1810 -- Deed Book 16, page 697: John McKee by sheriff to Thomas
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
22 Dec 1813 -- Deed Book 19, page 190: James McKnight et ux to James Snodgrass.
15 Apr 1814 -- Deed Book 19, page 340: Lancelot Campbell et ux to
Robert Snodgrass; Fayette Twp.
19 Feb 1820 -- Deed Book 27, page 266: Thomas Neel by Sheriff to
Thomas Snodgrass; Versailles Twp.
4 Feb 1824 -- Deed Book 30, page 529: Robert Snodgrass estate to
Thomas Snodgrass; release.
11 Apr 1825 -- Deed Book 32, page 59: Robt. Johnson to Samuel Snodgrass;
Plum Twp.
30 Oct 1825 -- Deed Book 32, page 323: James Snodgrass to John Snodgrass,
Thomas Snodgrass et al; Mifflin Twp.
4 Nov 1829 -- Deed Book 39, page 100: Alexander Long estate to
Catharine Snodgrass; St. Clair Twp.
27 Mar 1830 -- Deed Book 39, page 428: Thos. Snodgrass et ux to
Robert Snodgrass; St. Clair Twp.
25 May 1832 -- Deed Book 42, page 370: Robt. Johnston estate to
Samuel Snodgrass; Plum Twp.
10 Jan 1835 -- Deed Book 47, page 441: Sam'l Moore et ux to James Snodgrass;
Allegheny.
9 Mar 1835 -- Deed Book 47, page 553: A. Snodgrass estate to James
McK. Snodgrass; Mifflin.
28 Aug 1835 -- Deed Book 48, page 317: Hezekiah South et ux to
James Snodgrass; Fayette.
31 Aug 1836 -- Deed Book 51, page 315: John Dick to James Snodgrass; Fayette.
23 Sep 1836 -- Deed Book 52, page 319: T. [Thomas] Snodgrass et ux to
Achsah Snodgrass, Sarah Snodgrass, et al; St. Clair Twp.
23 Sep 1836 -- Deed Book 52, page 320: Thomas Snodgrass et al to Jane
Snodgrass, Elizabeth Snodgrass et all; St. Clair Twp.
27 Nov 1838 -- Deed Book 56, page 337: John R. McEwen et ux to
Robt. Snodgrass Jr. Trustee et al; Fayette Twp.
17 May 1841 -- Deed Book 62, page 97: John Rreed et al to James Snodgrass
et al; agreement.
4 Sep 1843 -- Deed Book 67, page 78: John Bulford et ux to Robt. Snodgrass;
Lower St. Clair Twp.
page 79: John Snodgrass estate to Thomas Snodgrass; Release.
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8 Feb 1845 -- Deed Book 69, page 435: V. A. Reed et ux to Thomas Snodgrass;
St. Clair Twp.
17 May 1841 -- Deed Book 62, page 97: John Reed et al to James Snodgrass
et al; agreement.
20 May 1845 -- Deed Book 70, page 366: James O'Neal to James McK.
Snodgrass; agreement.
27 Sep 1845 -- Deed Book 71, page 372: John Bulford et ux to Susannah
Snodgrass.
10 Oct 1845 -- Deed Book 71, page 457: Thos. Snodgrass et ux to John
Snodgrass; Richland.
17 Feb 1846 -- Deed Book 72, page 477: James Snodgrass et ux to James
McK. Snodgrass; Noblestown.
8 Jan 1847 -- Deed Book 75, page 461: William Arthurs et ux to John
Snodgrass; Pittsburgh.
15 Feb 1847 -- Deed Book 76, page 95: John Anderson et ux to N. Snodgrass;
Pittsburgh.
1 May 1847 -- Deed Book 76, page 501: John Cunningham to James McK.
Snodgrass; Mifflin.
19 Jan 1848 -- Deed Book 80, pagge 250: John Cunningham estate to James
McK. Snodgrass; Mifflin.
15 Nov 1848 -- Deed Book 84, page 149: Alexander Jamor et ux to James
McK. Snodgrass; Allegheny.
15 Nov 1848 -- Deed Book 84, page 150: William Petit to James McK.
Snodgrass; release.
page 151: Jacob Painter et al to James McK. Snodgrass; agreement.
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28 Sep 1850 -- Deed Book 92, page 489: Wm. L. Miller et ux to James McK.
Snodgrass; Port Perry.
10 Jan 1851 -- Deed Book 94, page 151: J. McK. Snodgrass et al to Ann
Snodgrass et al; Mifflin Twp.
page 151: Ann Snodgrass et al to James McK. Snodgrass et al; Mifflin Twp.
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22 Mar 1851 -- Deed Book 95, page 260: Thos. Snodgrass et ux to Letita
Snodgrass, James Snodgrass, & Margaret Snodgrass et al; McKeysport.
page 261: same
page 263: same
page 264: Thomas Snodgrass et ux to James Snodgrass.
page 265: John Snodgrass to Thomas Snodgrass; release.
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4 Mar 1852 -- Deed Book 100, page 358: James O'Neal et al to James McK.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
13 Jul 1852 -- Deed Book 103, page 201: John Bulford et ux to Robert
Snodgrass; Chartiers.
19 Mar 1853 -- Deed Book 107, page 196: John Anderson et ux to Nancy
Snodgrass; Pittsburgh.
24 Dec 1853: Deed Book 110, page 391: Letitia Snodgrass to James Snodgrass;
McKeysport.
page 392: Letitia Snodgrass to James Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
page 393: Edward McDonald et ux to James Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
page 394: Edward McDonald et ux to James Snodgrass; McKeysport.
page 395: Lydia Snodgrass et al to James Snodgrass et al; agreement.
page 395: James Snodgrass et al to Lydia Snodgrass et al; agreement.
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1 Aug 1854 -- Deed Book 111, page 692: Isaac Jones et ux to James McK.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
29 Mar 1854 -- Deed Book 113, page 146: William Rapp et ux to James
McK. Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
17 Mar 1857 -- Deed Book 128, page 88: Elizabeth Black estate to Nancy
Snodgrass; 6th Ward, Pittsburgh.
page 89: same
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18 Feb 1858 -- Deed Book 132, page 393: John McGilvray et al to Robert
Snodgrass; agreement.
25 Jun 1858 -- Deed Book 133, page 429: James Snodgrass, Lydia Snodgrass,
et al to James Snodgrass, Lydia Snodgrass, et al; Mifflin Twp.
4 Dec 1858 -- Deed Book 135, page 578: James McKinney estate to James
McK. Snodgrass; release.
page 579: same
page 580: same
page 587: John Hays et ux to James McK. Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
page 588: Henry Succop et ux to James McK. Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
page 591: Aaron B. West et ux to James McK. Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
- - - - - - - - - -
9 Apr 1859 -- Deed Book 138, page 160: Peter Seewald et al to James McK.
Snodgrass; Mifflin.
1 Jul 1859 -- Deed Book 139, page 435: John O'Neil et ux to James H.
Snodgrass, James McK. Snodgrass, et al; Mifflin.
3 Jan 1860 -- Deed Book 142, page 129: James McKinney estate to James
McK. Snodgrass; release.
19 Jan 1860 -- Deed Book 142, page 311: John McCloskey et al to James
McK. Snodgrass; release.
11 Jan 1862 -- Deed Book 151, page 528: Wm. Walker et ux to Eliza M.
Snodgrass; Ross Twp.
12 Aug 1862 -- Deed Book 155, page 419: J. H. Sndograss by Sheriff to
Nancy Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
17 Mar 1863 -- Deed Book 157, page 517: Henery Smith et ux to Nancy
Snodgrass; 6th Ward, Pittsburgh.
3 Nov 1862 -- Deed Book 158, page 98: John B. Warden et ux to Robert
Snodgrass trustee et al; Temperanceville.
25 Feb 1863 -- Deed Book 161, page 94: Samuel Sickman et ux to James
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
18 Jul 1864 -- Deed Book 175, page 208: James Snodgrass, Lydia Snodgrass,
et al to James Snodgrass, Lydia Snodgrass et al; Mifflin Twp.
14 Feb 1865 -- Deed Book 180, page 288: M. Clark by Sheriff to James
Snodgrass; McKeysport.
25 Jan 1866 -- Deed Book 193, page 543: W. Bagaley et ux to John Snodgrass;
Pittsburgh.
30 Jun 1866 -- Deed Book 200, page 367: Wm. Schaum to J. McK. Snodgrass;
McKeysport.
24 Jan 1867 -- Deed Book 212, page 100: Wm. H. Hill et ux to James McK.
Snodgrass; McKeysport.
27 Sep 1867 -- Deed Book 221, page 507: John D. Hull et al to Wm. J.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
30 Oct 1868 -- Deed Book 236, page 234: Andrrew Hartung et al to Eliza M.
Snodgrass; Allegheny.
page 236: James J. East et ux to Eliza M. Snodgrass; Bellvue.
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2 Oct 1869 -- Deed Book 248, page 48: Alexander Boyd to John H. Snodgrass;
Mansfield.
29 Nov 1869 -- Deed Book 249, page 50: John Woolslair et ux to John H.
Snodgrass; Ward 1 Pittsburgh.
16 Jul 1870 -- Deed Book 258, page 114: E. M. Snodgrass et al to Eliza J.
Snodgrass; Bellvue.
15 May 1871 -- Deed Book 270, page 529: Andrew Hartung et ux to Eliza M.
Snodgrass; Bellvue.
6 Jan 1872 -- Deed Book 280, page 71: R. S. Foster Atty et al to Achsah
Snodgrass et al; Union Twp.
21 Mar 1872 -- Deed Book 293, page 20: W. C. Dean et ux to Mary W. Snodgrass;
Pittsburgh.
6 Aug 1872 -- Deed Book 296, page 177: James T. Wray et ux to Martha B.
Snodgrass; Mt. Washington.
2 Nov 1872 -- Deed Book 296, page 440: Commonwealth of PA to Wm. J.
Snodgrass et al; Mifflin Twp.
31 Dec 1872 -- Deed Book 298, page 661: John Snodgrass, E. M. Snodgrass,
et al to E. M. Snodgrass, John J. Snodgrass, et al; Bellvue.
10 Apr 1873 -- Deed Book 303, page 673: Caleb Foster estate to Hannah G.
Snodgrass, Margaret Snodgrass, et al; Union Twp.
21 Jun 1873 -- Deed Book 311, page 238: Maria Brooks et al to Eliza M.
Snodgrass; Bellvue.
21 Jun 1873 -- Deed Book 311, page 240: A. J. Pentecost et al to Elizabeth
Snodgrass; Reserve Twp.
21 Jun 1873 -- Deed Book 311, page 246: W. A. Rogers et al to Eliza M.
Snodgrass; Bellvue.
4 Jan 1875 -- Deed Book 332, page 685: William Forsythe to Wm. J.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
30 Jul 1874 -- Deed Book 333, page 553: J. D. Strous to Eliza J. Sndograss;
7th Ward Pittsburgh.
12 Jul 1875 -- Deed Book 342, page 264: Joseph S. Levingston to Thomas
Snodgrass, trustee, et al; Mifflin Twp.
13 Sep 1875 -- Deed Book 347, page 120: J. Baldrige Jr. trustee to James
McK. Snodgrass trustee et al; Braddock.
25 Sep 1876 -- Deed Book 361, page 243: Martha B. Taylor to Martha B.
Snodgrass; Allegheny.
4 Jun 1877 -- Deed Book 371, page 9: Modern Life Ins. & Imp. Trust Co.,
Pittsburgh, to Robert M. Sndograss; 22nd Ward, Pittsburgh.
10 Aug 1878 -- Deed Book 384, page 39: Whigham BAiley & Co. to Wm. J.
Snodgrass; agreement.
29 Mar 1880 -- Deed Book 404, page 401: Henry large et al to William J.
Snodgrass et al; Mifflin Twp.
3 Mar 1881 -- Deed Book 419, page 264: Alvy Culp et al to Wm. J. Snodgrass;
Mifflin Twp.
29 Jul 1882 -- Deed Book 439, page 304: George Porter et ux to John
Snodgrass et al; Allegheny.
9 May 1883 -- Deed Book 440, page 691: Smith F. Grier et ux to Eliza Jane
Snodgrass; Pittsburgh, 5th Ward.
3 Jul 1882 -- Deed Book 444, page 387: Nicholas Blank et ux to William J.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
13 Dec 1882 -- Deed Book 445, page 205: Henry Large et ux to William J.
Sndograss; Mifflin Twp.
23 Jun 1882 -- Deed Book 447, page 10: W. Jenkinson et ux to John Snodgrass;
Bellevue.
24 Jan 1883 -- Deed Book 447, page 282: W. Jenkinson et ux to Eliza M.
Snodgrass; Bellevue.
24 Apr 1883 -- Deed Book 447, page 470: Nancy D. Snodgrass estate to
Eliza Jane Snodgrass; Pittsburgh, 5th & 7th Wards.
24 Apr 1883 -- Deed Book 447, page 473: J. H. Snodgrass et al to Nancy D.
Snodgrass estate; release of legacy.
17 Mar 1883 -- Deed Book 453, page 320: Wm. J. Snodgrass, Sarah R.
Snodgrass, et al to Sarah R. Snodgrass, William J. Snodgrass et al;
Mifflin Twp.
22 Sep 1883 -- Deed Book 473, page 374: Andrew S. Miller et ux to
Eliza Jane Snodgrass; Bellevue.
17 Mar 1884 -- Deed Book 478, page 185: William Anderson et ux to
Eliza Jane Snodgrass; Sterrett Twp.
17 Jul 1884 -- Deed Book 488, page 588: E. M. Snodgrass et al to John J.
Snodgrass; Bellevue.
15 Nov 1884 -- Deed Book 494, page 474: Lizzie Reed et al to Eliza Jane
Snodgrass; Pittsburgh, 11th Ward.
29 Oct 1884 -- Deed Book 507, page 35: Evan Jones et ux to Eliza Jane
Snodgrass; Pittsburgh, 6th Ward.
15 Sep 1887 -- Deed Book 585, page 1: J. H. Dawson et ux to Wm. C.
Snodgrass; Bellevue.
3 Dec 1887 -- Deed Book 585, page 322: Sylvester Stotler to Wm. C. Snodgrass.
17 Aug 1889 -- Deed Book 657, page 248: Frank Hastings et ux to Eliza Jane
Snodgrass; Wilkinsburg.
26 Aug 1889 -- Deed Book 664, page 177: W. C. Hinds to Eliza Jane Snodgrass.
8 Jan 1890 -- Deed Book 675, page 294: John E. Rigg et ux to Eliza Jane
Snodgrass.
3 Apr 1890 -- Deed Book 688, page 331: William Wilkins estate to
Nannie B. D. Snodgrass; Wilkinsburg.
19 Mar 1890 -- Deed Book 692, page 58: Rachel M. Bebout et al to Robert M.
Snodgrass; Wilkinsburg.
10 Jun 1890 -- Deed Book 702, page 102: Cecelia M. Wise et al to Robert M.
Snodgrass; Wilkinsburg.
24 Nov 1890 -- Deed Book 716, page 414: John Law et al to Sarah C. Snodgrass
et all; Mifflin Twp.
17 Jan 1891 -- Deed Book 724, page 324: Commonwealth of PA to Wm. J.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Snodgrass.
17 Jan 1891 -- Deed Book 724, page 324: Commonwealth of PA to James
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
17 Jan 1891 -- Deed Book 724, page 325: Commonwealth of PA to William J.
Snodgrass; 10th Ward, Allegheny.
17 Jan 1891 -- Deed Book 724, page 325: Commonwealth of PA to Alexander
Snodgrass; 10th Ward, Allegheny.
15 Jan 1891 -- Deed Book 734, page 35: Isaac law estate to Sarah C. Snodgrass
et al; Mifflin Twp.
30 Oct 1891 -- Deed Book 750, page 347: W. J. Snodgrass estate to Sarah C.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
24 Sep 1891 -- Deed Book 757, page 328: James B. McGowan et al to W. J.
Snodgrass estate, Sarah C. Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
29 Jul 1891 -- Deed Book 760, page 147: Madiso Bailey estate to W. J.
Snodgrass estate, Sarah C. Snodgrass, exrx; Mifflin Twp.
1 Oct 1891 -- Deed Book 762, page 243: High S. Ford et ux to Wm. J.
Snodgrass; Bellevue.
29 Sep 1891 -- Deed Book 763, page 240: Robert Snodgrass estate to Robert
Snodgrass; Union Twp.
22 Mar 1892 -- Deed Book 781, page 363: Henry Kniss eet ux to Sarah C.
Snodgrass; Mifflin Twp.
20 Jul 1822 -- Deed Book 806, page 1: Ferdiinand Kitchen to Sarah C.
Snodgrass et al; Lincoln Twp.
28 Nov 1892 -- Deed Book 813, page 174: Thomas S. Maple et ux to Wm. C.
Snodgrass et al; Pittsburgh.
7 Mar 1893 -- Deed Book 828, page 199: John C. Risher estate to Sarah C.
Snodgrass et al; agreement.
20 Jul 1893 -- Deed Book 854, page 25: Samuel J. Kerr et ux to Wm. J.
Snodgrass; 11th Ward, Allegheny.
16 Feb 1894 -- Deed Book 857, page 572: Nicholas Hartman et ux to John L.
Snodgrass; Pittsburgh, 21st Ward.
31 May 1894 -- Deed Book 870, page 561: James R. Smith et al to John
Snodgrass; Ross Twp.
31 Aug 1894 -- Deed Book 879, page 445: Alice D. Rothar et al to John
Snodgrass; Ross Twp.
5 Jul 1895 -- Deed Book 910, page 107: Geo. W. Smith estate to Wm. C.
Snodgrass; decl. of Trust.
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ARMSTRONG COUNTY (974.888)
CENSUS RECORDS 1880 - 1920 soundex - yes
CEMETERY RECORDS
At Rest in These Hills: A Record of Burials in Small Cemeteries of
Brady's Bend Twp. & Perry Twp. (Bradys Bend Hist. Soc.) NS
Cemetery Inscriptions of Armstrong Co., PA, Rayburn Twp. (Lankerd
Thomas Gen. Lib.) NS
Cemetery Listings of Armstrong Co., PA (Rupert) NS
History of the Old Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, PA, 1811-1960
(Mechling) NS
No-Name Cemetery located Between Millers Eddy & Hillville, Perry Twp.,
Armstrong Co., PA (Hughes) NS
CHURCH RECORDS
The Church Records 175 Years of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358
Main St., Leechburg, PA (Krecota) NS
Complete Records of Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Freeport,
Armstrong Co., PA, 1875-1920 (Cramer) yes
Complete Records of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, McVille, Armstrong
Co., PA, 1844-1932 (Cramer) NS
Directory of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, PA (The
Church--1984) NS
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, PA: A Desideratum for the
People of God in Leechburg: 1796-1814-1884-1984
(The Church--1884) (unindexed)
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, PA: History of Our Church,
Commemorating 175 Years of Lutheranism in the
Leechburg Community (The Church--1989) (unindexed)
A History of One Hundred Years of the First Presbyterian Church of
Kittanning, PA, 1822-1922 (Robinson--1922) (unindexed)
Records of Clinton Lutheran Church, Clinton, South Buffalo Twp.,
Armstrong Co., PA, 1852-1860 (Cramer) NS
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kittanning Twp., Armstrong Co.,
PA, Known as Schott's Church, 1843-1971 (Swigart & Ralston) NS
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Also Called Donegal & Buffalo Creek,
Sugar Creek, Sugar Creek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, Baptisms 1803, 1805,
1812, 1837-1899 (O'Keefe) NS
COURT RECORDS
Armstrong Co., PA, Will Book Index, 1805-1900 (Bowman) NS
Index of Register Docket #1, Armstrong Co., PA (Shirey) NS
HISTORY
Armstrong Co., PA: A Collection of Topical & Family Sketches
(Armstrong Co. Hist. & Museum Soc.--1980) NS
Armstrong Co., PA: Her People, Past & Present (Beers--1914)
(partial index) NS
1815-1916 History of Apollo, PA: The Year of a Hundred Years
(Henry--1916) (unindexed)
History of Armstrong Co.; History of Clarion Co., PA (Ruff--1847)
(unindexed)
A History of Kellersburg, 1842-1976 (Mohney & Shindledecker--1976) NS
A History of Union First Presbyterian Church, Cowansville, PA,
1799-1974 - NS
Victory at Kittanning (Hunter--1956) (unindexed)
LAND RECORDS Armstrong Co., PA, Land Atlas & Plat Book (Rokford--1985) NS
MILITARY RECORDS
The John Crawford Memorial History: From Civil War to Civil War: A
Syntopic Introduction to the American Civil War, 1861-1865, and the
John Crawford Memorial History Series, 1991-1992 (unindexed)
vol. 1 - The Human Stories about the Soldiers & Historical Sketches
about Armstrong Co. (Frederic & McMaster) (unindexed)
vol. 2 - The Civil War Soldier's Own Stories: Letters, Poems, &
Diaries (Frederic) (unindexed)
vol. 3 - The Civil War Newspaper: A Syntopic Summary of Newspaper
History in Armstron Co., PA, 1810-1992, with Especial Emphasis
on the Civil War Newspaper, 1851-1865 (Frederic) (unindexed)
vol. 4 - The Westsylvania Pioneers, 1774-1776 (Frederic & Frederick)
(unindexed) [checked lists of names--NS>
vol. 5 - The John T. Crawford Story: The Syntopic Biography of the
Civil War Surgeon from Kittanning, Armstrong Co., PA, with a
Genea-history of the Crawfords of Western Pennsylvania Pioneers
(Frederic, McMaster, & Krecota) (unindexed)
vol. 6 - The Antebellum Newspaper, 1786-1868: A Historical Summary
of Armstrong Co., PA, Newspapers, 1810-1856, and a Reconstructive
History of Three Historic Newspapers at Pittsburgh, Greensburg, &
Kittanning, 1786-1810 (Frederic) (unindexed)
vol. 7 - Civil War Treasury of Armstrong Co., PA: Index vol. of Who's Who
Lists of Soldiers, First Draftees, Casualties, Orphans (Frederic) NS
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
Abstracts from the Kittanning Gazette, August 1825 to Jul 1828,
Kittanning, Armstrong Co., PA (Livengood) NS
The Armstrong Democrat & Sentinel Published in Kitanning, Armstrong Co.,
PA: Genealogical Abstracts (Hidinger)
vol. 1 - Jul 1889-1891 - NS vol. 2 - NS
Freeport Journal, Freeport, Armstrong Co., PA;... History of a Decade,
1876-1886 (Barth) yes
VITAL RECORDS Early Deaths & Marriages in Armstrong Co., PA (Mateer) NS
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RECORDS
1880 Armstrong Co PA Census/Soundex
Brandys Bend Twp., 9-2-11-1:
John W. Snodgrass 27-M-PA
Bell Snodgrass 23-F-PA wife
Flowan B. Snodgrass 6m-F-PA dau.
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7 Feb 1883 -- Samuel Snodgrass married Emma Gardner.
13 Sep 1883 -- Emma (Gardner) Snodgrass dismissed by letter to M. E. Church,
Butler, PA.
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1900 Armstrong Co PA Census/Soundex
South Buffalo Twp., 30?-32-7-32:
Andrew V. Gardner
***
Edward H. Snodgrass 16-M-IA Feb 1884 nephew
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1910 Armstrong Co PA Census/Miracode
42-2-13:
Edward Snodgrass 26-M-MO
Olive Snodgrass 22-F-PA wife
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1920 Armstrong Co PA Census/Soundex
Apallo, 2-1-13-68:
Edward H. Snodgrass 35-M-MO
Olive W. Snodgrass 32-F-PA wife
Marie Jean Snodgrass 1y2m-F-PA dau.
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BEAVER (974.892)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Beaver Co., PA, Cemetery Records, vols. 1-4 (Closson Press) NS
Camp Run U. P. Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Beaver Co., PA, &
Camp Run Covenanter Cemetery, Perry Twp., Lawrence Co., PA (Copper) NS
Green Twp. Cemetery Inscriptions, Beaver Co., PA (Archives & Chronicles) NS
Index of the Camp Run Cemetery, Camp Run Presbyterian Church, Franklin
Twp., Beaver Co., PA (Clark & Smith) NS
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Darlington Twp., Beaver Co., PA (Welchley &
Welchley--1991) NS
Old Mill Creek Church Cemetery Record (Faulk--1962) NS
Rocky Spring Cemetery, New Galilee, PA (Copper) NS
Service Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raccoon Twp., Beaver Co., PA
(Beaver Co. Gen. Soc.--1987) NS
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 census - yes
1910 miracode - yes
1920 soundex - yes
CHURCH RECORDS
Concord Methodist Episcopal Church, North Sewickley Twp., Beaver Co.,
PA, 1835-1926 - (unindexed)
Congregational Records of the Free Presbyterian Church of Darlington,
PA (Welsh) (unindexed)
Excerpts from the Diary of the Rev. Robert Dilworth & His Cousin,
Blacksmith Dilworth, 1789-1864 [Beaver Co.] (Closson Press) NS
Mt. Carmel United Presbyterian Church, a History, 1793-1976 - NS
COURT RECORDS
Complete Index of Will Books & Register's Docket, Beaver Co., PA,
1800-1900 (Clear, Schmidt, & Winne) NS
Everyname Abstract of Volume 1 Orphans' Court Records, Beaver Co.,
PA, Feb 1804-Jan 1830 (Clear & Winne) NS
Index to Beaver Co., PA, Wills, 1800-1900 (Closson & Closson) NS
Index to the Orphan's Court Records, Beaver Co., PA, 1804-1897 (Clear,
Schmidt, & Winne) NS
Naturalizations of Beaver Co., PA, 1804-1840: Abstracted from Original
Documents (Clear, Schmidt, & Winne) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
The Beaver Countian: The History & Lore of Beaver Co., 3 vols.
(Resource & Research Center) (unindexed)
A Bicentennial History of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church, Aliquippa,
Beaver Co., PA: 200 Years of Ministry & Mission, 1793-1993
(McIntosh, Mohr, & Welchley--1993) (unindexed)
Biographical Sketches, Beaver Co., PA (Beaver Co. Gen. Soc.--1977) yes
Economy of Old, and Ambridge of Today: Historical Outlines, Embracing
the Settlement and Life of Economy of Old, Together with the Vast
Development in Recent Years of Ambridge & Surroundings on This
Historic Spot (Wagner--1924) (unindexed)
Genealogical & Personal History of Beaver Co., PA (Jordan--1914) yes
Gleanings: Beaver, PA (Beaver Co. Gen. Soc.) (unindexed)
The History of Beaver Co., PA (Warner--1888) yes
History of Beaver Co. & Its Centennial Celebration (Bausman--1904) yes
History of the Northeastern District of the County of Beaver (McMillan,
Demersky, Alberth, & McMillan--1976) (unindexed)
Milestones, the Journal of Beaver Co. History (Beaver Co. Historical
Research & Landmarks Foundation) (unindexed)
LAND RECORDS Film #863,654 = Deed Index, grantors, 1800-1918 - yes
MILITARY RECORDS
They Served with Honor: A Listing of Over 10,000 Deceased Veterans of
Beaver Co. from the French & Indian War to Viet Nam (Hays & Hays) NS
Veterans Records, Beaver Co., PA (Clear, Schmidt, & Winne) NS
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
Beaver, PA, Argus Genealogical Gleanings, 1830-1858 (Welchley) NS
Every-Name Index to History of the Newspapers of Beaver Co., PA
(Foster) NS
VITAL RECORDS
Beaver Co. Deaths (Abstracted from Warner's History) (Clear) NS
Beaver Co., PA, Marriages, 1830-1873, from Beaver Co. Newspapers
(Welchley) NS
Marriage Records Kept by Justices of the Peace, Beaver Co., Pa,
1850-1869 (no author given) (unindexed)
19th Century Marriage Registrations, Beaver Co., PA, 1852-1900 (Clear,
Schmidt, & Winne) NS
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RECORDS
1860 Beaver Co PA Census
Moon Twp., page 437, #1216/1130:
Aaron Snodgrass 54-M-VA basket maker, 0/$200
Sarah Snodgrass 50-F-PA
Catharine Snodgrass 18-F-OH
Sarah Snodgrass 16-F-OH
[1850 Columbiana Co OH>
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26 Jun 1861 -- The 38th Regt., 9th Reserve, PA Vol. Inf. (3 years)
was organised at Camp Wright, near Pittsburgh, under the direction
of Gen. McCall. Eight of the companies composing it were recruited
in Allegheny Co.; one in Crawford Co.; and one--Co. H--in Beaver Co.
The election for field officers resulted in the choice of Conrad F.
Jackson, Col.; Robert Anderson, Lieut. Co.; and James McKinley
Snodgrass, major (Hist. of Beaver Co.--1904).
Aug 1863 -- Washington Snodgrass was mustered into the service of
the U.S. at the headquarters of the Provost Marshall, 24th
Congressional Dist. of PA
(Beaver, Lawrence, Washington, & Greene Cos.), New Brighton.
(Hist. of Beaver Co. & Its Centennial Celebration, page 589)
(22 Nov 1865) -- Artl. 5-35 Wm. J. Snodgrass et al by Atty to
R. Calhoon, agreement.
Recorded 22 Nov 1865.
(19 Jul 1866) -- Artl. 5-283 W. J. Snodgrass et al by Atty to
John C. Cogley, lease.
Recorded 19 Jul 1866.
1 May 1869 -- Deed Book 59, page 85: John Snodgrass & Eliza M. his
wife, of Brighton Twp., Beaver Co., PA, to John Woolslair of
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA... $19,600... tract of land situate in
Brighton Twp... containing 144 acres & 71 1/2 perches... being the
same tract of land which Adolphuss Miersch Curt Hugo Miersch &
Charles Roedel & their wives by their deed bearing date 4 Feb 1869 &
recorded... Deed Book 57, page 181 granted to the said John Snodgrass
Witness: S. Gormly.
Recorded 8 Dec 1869.
[1860 census Ross Twp., Allegheny Co., PA>
[Note: Deeds after Deed Book 107 not microfilmed.>
28 Oct 1874 -- The First Baptist Church of Rochester, PA:
Rev. J. A. Snodgrass was called as the first pastor of the church,
and continued his pastorate until 30 Sep 1877, when he resigned from
his charge (Hist. of Beaver Co., PA--1888).
1902 -- Boyd B. Snodgras became a member of the Beaver Co. Medical
Society. Later he was on the Board of Directors of the Beaver Co.
General Hospital (Hist. of Beaver Co., PA--1904).
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1910 Beaver Co PA Census/Miracode
44-3-19:
Hugh G. Snodgrass 31-M-PA
Ella R. Snodgrass 30-F-PA wife
Robert B. Snodgrass -M-PA son
45-5-420:
Charles O. Snodgrass 26-M-OH
Mary Snodgrass 21-F-OH wife
Charles Snodgrass Jr. -M-PA son
George N. Snodgrass -M-PA son
George Halpenny 17-M-OH brother-in-law
Rochester, 45-11-138:
Bruce Snodgrass 36-M-PA
Eva M. Snodgrass 33-F-PA wife
Catharine S. Snodgrass 10-F-OH dau.
Bruce D. Snodgrass 8-M-OH son
Stewart Snodgrass -M-PA son
New Brighton, 47-41-253:
Robert J. Hier
***
Effie T. Snodgrass 31-F-OH domestic
Rochester, 47-51-31:
Boyd B. Snodgrass 39-M-PA [1900 Mercer Co.>
Maude J. Snodgrass 38-F-PA wife
Emma V. Snodgrass 4-F-PA dau.
[see 1909 Hist. of Mercer Co., PA, pages 613-4>
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(22 Nov 1910) -- Deed Book 223, page 432: Bertha W. Snodgrass,
Edward Snodgrass Jr., et al to Granite Imp. Co.
Recorded 22 Nov 1910.
(27 Aug 1912) -- Deed Book 232, page 410: Boyd B. Snodgrass & Maude J.
Snodgrass to Pasquale Jacobelli, Roch Twp.
Recorded 27 Aug 1912.
(24 Jan 1916) -- Deed Book 252, page 409: Boyd B. Snodgrass & Maude J.
Snodgrass to Desire Hulet et ux, Ambridge.
Recorded 24 Jan 1916.
(29 Mar 1916) -- Deed Book 253, page 339: Boyd B. Snodgrass et ux to
Wm. J. Lear, Ambridge.
Recorded 29 Mar 1916.
(26 Mar 1914) -- Artl 23-412 E. J. Snodgrass et al to Wm. M. Nickle
et al.
Recorded 26 Mar 1914.
(26 Mar 1914) -- Artl 23-414 E. J. Snodgrass et al to R. F. Heckthorn.
Recorded 26 Mar 1914.
(2 Apr 1914) -- Artl 23-418 E. J. Snodgrass to Henry Gulick Jr.,
agreement.
Recorded 2 Apr 1914.
1914 -- Gen. & Per. Hist. of Beaver Co., Pa., vol. 2, page 881:
Dr. Bruce Snodgrass, of Beaver Falls, is the fourth generation of
the old Scotch-Irish family in this country, whither the emigrant,
William Snodgrass, came from county Donegal, Ireland, locating in
Crawford county, Pennsylvania, where he followed the occupation of
farmer. Here he married and here his son, James M., grandfather of
Dr. Bruce Snodgreass was born.
(II) James M. Snodgrass was likewise an agriculturalist and spent
his entire life in the place of his birth. He married Mary A. Gamble,
of Crawford county, Pennsylvania. Children of James M. and Mary A.
(Gamble) Snodgrass: Robert A.; William J., of further mention;
Elizabeth, married John McFeeters; Hugh H.; David; Emeline, married
Robert Royer.
(III) Rev. William J. Snodgrass, eldest son of James M. and Mary A.
(Gamble) Snodgrass, was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania. He was
educated for the ministry at Westminster, Monmouth, and Allegheny
Theological seminaries, and was duly ordained as a minister of the
United Presbyterian Church. He occupied the pastorate of the West
Middlesex, Pennsylvania, Church, for more than forty years, which
immediately shows the place he held in the affection of his
parishioners. He entered into his final rest, of which he was so
amply assured, in 1911. He married Martha, dau. of Albert B. Herrick.
Albert B. Herrick came to Pennsylvania from Connecticut, following
the occupation of a farmer. He married Mary Ford, of Western Reserve,
Ohio. Children of Albert and Mary (Ford) Herrick: Ette, married
R. S. Artmon; Flora, married Madison Ferguson; Joseph; William; Albert.
All of his sons were engaged in the Civil War as soldiers of the Union
Army. Children of Rev. William J. and Martha (Herrick) Snodgrass:
Boyd B.; Bruce, of whom further; Mary, married Rolla Herrick; Hugh G.;
J. Parr; Ruth, married Rev. Robert Yourd, a minister of the United
Presbyterian Church, of Erie, Pennsylvania.
(IV) Dr. Bruce Snodgrass, son of Rev. William J. and Martha
(Herrick) Snodgrass, was born in West Middlesex, Mercer county,
Pennsylvania, July 16, 1873. He was educated for the profession he
now follows, attending the public schools of West Middlesex,
Westminster College, at New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, Starling Medical
College, of Columbus, Ohio, and finally the medical department of the
University of St. Louis, whence he was graduated M.D. in 1896. His
first six years of active practice were spent in Ohio, his first
appearance in Beaver county being in 1904. His office is situated in
Beaver Falls and during the nine years of his residence he has both
built up a large practice and established himself firmly as one of
the leading physicians of the county. He is modern and progressive
in methods and yet possesses that touch of conservativeness that
distinguishes the progressive from the fanatic. In all that pertains
to his profession he is intensely interested and is prominently
connected with the County, State and American Medical societies.
He holds membership and is an elder of the United Presbyterian
Church. Dr. Snodgrass married, in 1897, Eva May, dau. of George
and Anna Fogle, of Sharon, Pennsylvania. Children: Catherine,
Bruce De Witte, Stewart R.
[see Parklawn Cemetery, Mercer Co., PA>
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1920 Beaver Co PA Census/Soundex
Beaver Falls, 50-19-11-85:
Bruce Snodgrass 46-M-PA
Ethel M. Snodgrass 44-F-OH wife
Catherine S. Snodgrass 20-F-OH dau.
Bruce Snodgrass 18-M-PA son
Stewart R. Snodgrass 9-M-PA son
Rochester, 52-65-9-30:
Boyd B. Snodgrass 49-M-PA
Maud Snodgrass 48-F-PA wife
Anna V. Snodgrass 14-F-PA dau.
Jacob M. Johnston 77-M-PA father-in-law
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1977 -- Biographical Sketches, Beaver Co., PA:
Helen Murchie Snodgrass (Mrs. B. D) of 3121 Fourth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA, was
born 1 May 1901 in Allerton, IA, but when she was two, the family moved to Red
Oak, IA, where she attended grade and high school. Four years at Tarkio College,
Tarkio, MO, was followed by a year as principal of a high school in Burchard, NE.
Her father, the Rev. William Murchie, D.D., was a minister of the United
Presbyterian Church who continued in the ministry until the age of eighty-nine.
Born 23 Apr 1870 near Monmouth, IL, he died 17 Nov 1959 at Pawnee City, NE,
and was buried in the family plot in Tarkio, MO. Mrs. Snodgrass' mother, Jessie
Angeline Balmer, was also born near Monmouth, IL, but in another community,
on 2 Nov 1867. She died 21 Jul 1909 at Red Oak, IA, and was buried in Tarkio,
MO. One of the pioneer ancestors of Mrs. Snodgrass, John Wing, came from
England with his wife, Deborah, and his father-in-law, the Rev. Stephen Batchelder,
arriving 5 Jun 1632 at Plymouth. During her life in Beaver Falls, Mrs. Snodgrass
has been a member of Calvary U.P. Church, has served as the second president of
the first P.T.A. organized in Beaver Falls, served two terms on the Recreation
Board, been Chairman of the Women's Division of the Civilian Defense Organization
at the time of the Second World War, president of the College Hill Woman's club,
and is a Fifty-year memberof the Ft. McIntosh Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, serving as program chairman for three years, regent for nine
years, treasurer for six years, and registrar for ten years.
Bruce DeWitt Snodgrass, husband of Helen, was born 1 Jun 1901 at Gilboa,
OH, and died 21 Nov 1967 in Beaver Falls, PA. He had attended grade and high
school in Beaver Falls and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, PA, in
Business Administration, May 1925. Mr. Snodgrass' life work was in public
accounting. He received his C.P.A. degree in Dec 1930 and a few years later
he established his firm in the Park Building, Pittsburgh where he continued
until his death. He was a member of various organizations--the Duquesne Club,
Pitt Century Club, Dapper Dan Club, Inc., National Association of Accountants,
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Institute of
Public Accountants, American Society of Cost Accountants, PittsburghYMCA,
Pittsburgh Chess Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association. He was enrolled to
practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio and as an agent before the Internal Revenue
Service in Washington, D.C., and before the Supreme Court. As well as his
Pittsburgh Office, he also maintained an auxiliary office in Ambridge, PA.
Bruce DeWitt Snodgrass was the son of Bruce Snodgrass, M.D., who was born
in West Middlesex, PA, 15 Jul 1873, and died in Beaver Falls on 2 Nov 1938.
He was married to Eva Mae Fogle, born 5 May 1875 in West Middlesex
and died 25 Jun 1950 in Beaver Falls, where Dr. Snodgrass had served as a family
physician and they had raised three children: Catherine (Mrs. John Davis, DeWitt,
and Steward. Dewitt and Helen Snodgrass had four children.
(1) William DeWitt Snodgrass, "W.D.," born 5 Jan 1926 in Wilkinsburg,
PA, from where the family moved to Beaver Falls in the summer of 1927. He
attended grade and high school in Beaver Falls, and after graduation, attended
Geneva College until Mar 1944 when he entered the United States Navy. After
basic training he was sent to Saipan in the Pacific and was there until the war's
end. After his discharge in 1946 he again enrodded at Geneva for a year, then
transferred to the State University of Iowa at Iowa City, IA. He received his
B. A. degree in 1949, M.A. in 1951, and M.F.A. in 1953. His teaching experience
includes Morehead Writer's Conference, Morehead, KY; in the English
Departments of Cornell University, University of Rochester, Wayne State
University, Syracuse University, and the Antioch Writers' Conference, Yellow
Springs, OH. His poems, translations, and essays have appeared in many of the
leading literary magazines here and abroad. His book publications include:
Heart's Needle; Gallows' Songs; After Experience; In Radical Pursuit; and at
the present time in the hand of the publishers, "Fuhrer Bunker" -- a cycle of
poems about the last days in Hitler's bunker in Berlin. Mr. Snodgrass has
given lectures throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East,
and Africa. In recent years he has devoted much time to translating early songs
and ballads to be performed in English to the original music. He has also been
involved in performance of these songs with such early music groups as the
Columbia Collegium in New York and the Antiqua Players in Pittsburgh. His
awards include: Ingram Merrill Award; Hudson Review Fellowship in poetry;
Longview Literary Award; Poetry Society of America, Special Citation; National
Institute of Art and Letters, Grant; Pulitzer Prize in Poetry; Guiness Poetry Award;
Ford Foundation Grant for Study in the theater; Miles Modern Poetry Award;
National Council on Arts; National Institute of Arts and Letters; Guggenheim
Fellowship; Academy of American Poets; Bicentennial Medal, William and Mary
ollege; Order of Cultural Merit awarded him by the Government of Romania
in 1976. With his first wife, Lila Hank, he has one daughter, Cynthia, born 15 Jul
1950 and just graduated from Syracuse University. With his second wife, Janice
Wilson, he has a step-daughter Kathy Wilson, born 25 Apr 1949, who received her
master's degree from Merrill Palmer Institute and is married to Allan Lewis. By this
second marriage he has a son, Russell [vss - aka Buzz], now attending the University
of Delaware. Mr. Snodgrass is now married to Camille Rykowski and lives
in Erieville, NY.
(2) Barbara Helen Snodgrass, born in Beaver Falls, 8 Jan 1928, attended
grade and high school in Beaver Falls, then one year in Thiel College, Greenville,
PA, three years in Geneva College and one year postgraduate work in Business
Administration at Geneva College. In the summer of 1950 she was employed in
charge of her father's Ambridge Accounting Office and continued there until her
death on 4 Jul 1955.
(3) Shirley Anne Snodgrass (Mrs. Richard Russell Schiemer), whose resume
is included in this publication.
(4) Richard Bruce Snodgrass, born 22 Apr 1940 in Beaver Falls, and like
his older brother and sisters he attended the local schools. Then after one
year at home he went to St. Vincent's College at Latrobe, PA, and spent one
year at Detroit University in Detroit, MI. Then he matriculated at Berkeley
in San Francisco, where he graduated in Jun 1963. Undecided as to his future
plans, he took work in a construction company in the Inspection Department and
has become Chief Inspector. Along with this he has continued his early interest
in photography and at night school he has earned the degree of Master of Fine
Arts in Photography and has won recognition for the quality of his work.
He also has spent much time in short story writing in which he is greatly interested
and his work is well received.
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Richard Russell Schiemer, born 29 Jul 1931 in Erie, PA, attended grade
and high schools in Erie and upon graduation matriculated at Thiel College,
Greenville, PA. shortly after graduation he entered the U.S. Army and was
sent to Germany where he served until his return to the United States in Jun
1955. In September he entered the employ of Snodgrass & Company, Pittsburgh,
PA. On 26 Nov 1955 he married Shirley Anne Snodgrass at her family home in
Beaver Falls. She is the daughter of Bruce DeWitt and Helen (Murchie)
Snodgrass, whose resume also appears in this publican. Both Richard and
Shirley belong to the Calvary United Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, and
are active in all departments of the Church. Shirley also belongs to the
College Hill Woman's Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution besides
working with both Boys' and Girl Scouts. Richard belongs to the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants, is president of the Beaver County
Y's MEN, treasurer of the Volunteeer Firemen of Patterson Heights, and is a
member of Session of Calvary United Presbyterian Church. Richard's father,
Harry Franklin Schiemer, born 5 Mar 1909 at Franklin, PA, is now living in
North East, PA. Richard's mother, Edith Wilma Schwartz, was born 3 Jan 1913
and died 30 Sep 1966. At the time of the death of his father-in-law, B. D.
Snodgrass, Richard and another man from the office bought the firm and have
since operated it, retaining the name Snodgrass & Company. The Schiemer
children are: Hope Ann, born 1 Oct 1956; William Matthew, born 4 May 1958,
died 18 Apr 1949; Barbara Jean, born 7 Apr 1961; Margaret Ellen, born 10 Mar
1964; Richard Russell Jr., born 28 Sep 1966; and Eric Michael, born 28 May
1970. The family resides at 590 Fourth Ave., Patterson Heights.
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BEDFORD COUNTY
CEMETERY RECORDS
Bedford Co., PA, Cemeteries, vols. 1, 3-8 (Imler & Imler) NS
COURT RECORDS
Index to Bedford Co., PA, Wills, 1771-1900 (Collins) NS
Naturalization Papers of Fulton & Bedford Cos., PA (Fulton Co. Hist. Soc.) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Bedford Co. Archives (Whisker) vol. 1-2, 4-7 - NS; vol. 3 - yes
Historical Sketches of Morrisons Cove (Karns--1933) NS
History of Bedford & Somerset Counties, PA (Blackburn & Welfley--1906)
vols. 1 & 2 - [partial index] NS; vol. 3 - index missing
History of Bedford, Somerset, & Fulton Cos., PA (Waterman-Watkins--1884)
[partial index] NS
J. Leonard Replogle High School History, South Woodbury Twp.,
Bedford Co., PA, 1916-1957 (Van Horn) (unindexed)
The Kernel of Greatness: An Informal Bicentennial History of Bedford Co.
(Garbrick--1971) NS
Robert P. Smith High School History, Hopewell Twp., Bedford Co., PA,
1930-1947 (Robert P. Smith H.S. Alumni Assoc.) (unindexed)
St. Clair's Bedford: The History & Genealogy of Bedford Co., PA
(SW PA Gen. Services) vol. 1-8, 10-12 - NS; vol. 9 - yes
St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church: Records of Baptisms &
Births, 1823-1882 & 1883-1892; Marriages, 1828-1904; & Deaths,
1871-1922 (Whisker) NS
MILITARY RECORDS Bedford Co. In the American Revolution (Whisker) NS
TAX RECORDS
1808 Triennial Tax Assessment, Bedford Co., PA (Fulton Co. Hist. Soc.) NS
VITAL RECORDS
Bedford Co. Marriage Records, Bedford Co., PA, Oct 1885-April 1890 (Hengst) NS
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RECORDS
4 Mar 1844 -- Poor House Treasury draft to Paul P. Snodgrass: $10.00 for
spouting and fixing bolt in Poor House mill.
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BERKS COUNTY (974.816)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Boyertown Mennonite Burying Ground, Berks Co., PA (PA
Traveler-Post--1970) NS
Burials of Veterans, World War I to Viet Nam 1964, Tulpehoken Twp. &
Partial List of Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA (Brossman--1964) NS
A Directory of Burials on Salem Belleman's Graveyard, 1746-1972 (Blatt & Blatt) NS
Fairview Cemetery of Salem Belleman's Church, Centre Twp., Berks Co., PA:
Lots, Lot Owners & Burials, 1884-1977 (Blatt & Blatt) NS
A Genealogical Guide to Berks Co. Private Cemeteries (Miller, Lash, & Lorah) NS
Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, Berks Co., PA: Burials 23 Mar 1920 to
17 Sep 1979 (Blatt & Blatt) NS
Mennonite Church Burying Ground, Boyertown, Berks Co., PA - NS
Naftzinger Funeral Home Burials, 1900-1970 (Blatt & Blatt) NS
Pennsylvania Gravestone Inscriptions: Cemetery of Christ, De Long's
Reformed Church, Bowers, Berks Co. (DeLong--1925) (unindexed)
The Private Burial Record of Rev. John william Boos, Independent Reformed
Minister, Central Berks Co., 1782-1807 (Pott) NS
Schwartzwald Cemetery, Jacksonwald, Exeter Twp., Berks Co., PA
(Nagle, Steinmetz, & Hunter) NS
Tombstone Inscriptions of Berks Co., PA, vols. 1-4 (Schwar) NS
Film #1,026,670 item 4 = Berks Co. Cemeteries - NS
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 census index - NS
1860 census - yes
1870 census transcription - yes
Pennsylvania Septennial Census, Berks Co., 1779 (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.)
(unindexed)
CHURCH RECORDS
Altala Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co., PA, 1757-1842
(Weiser) NS
Berks Co. Church Records of the 18th Century (Wright) NS
vol. 1 - Allegheny Reformed Church; St. Gabriel's Church; Schwartzwald Church;
Oley (Salem) Reformed Church; St. Paul's Church, Amityville; Robeson Church.
vol. 2 - Oley Hill Church; Longswamp; Exeter Monthly Meeting; Moselem Church;
De Long's Reformed Church; Peter's Church; St. Paul's Congregation in Windsor Twp.
vol. 3 - Friedens Union Church; Allemangel Lutheran Church; Blue Mountain
Church (Upper Tulpehocken Twp.); Rosenthal, New Bethel, or Corner
Church; Dunkel's Reformed Church; Windsor (Ziegel's) Church; Reed's
Church; Bern Church; Tulpehocken or Christ Church (Jefferson Twp.);
Host Church; Hains Church (Heldelberg, Cacusi, St. John's); Records
of Rev. Waldschmidt.
Bern Church Record, Bern Twp., Berks Co., PA: Baptismss, 1739-1835,
including Tombstone Inscriptions of Burial Grounds at Bernville from
the Library of Dr. Glenn P. Schwalm (Delock & Rice) NS
Births, Baptisms, & Marriages: Salem Belleman's Union Church, 1746-1982
(Blatt & Blatt) (unindexed)
Christ Church on Bieber Creek or Mertz Church, located in Rockland Twp.,
Berks Co., PA: Births & Baptisms (Breidigam) NS
Church Record, Host Reformed Church, Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co.,
1748-1828 (Hinke) NS
Church Record of the Christ (Maxatawny or De Long's) Reformed Church at
Bowers, Berks Co., PA, 1765-1832, from the Library of Dr. & Mrs.
Glenn P. Schwalm (Hinke--1918) NS
An Early 19th Century Constitution of a Union Church, Transcribed &
Edited with Critical, Historical, & Genealogical Notes...
(DeLong--1931) NS
First Reformed Church, Reading, PA, Reed & Washington Streets: A
Alphabetized Compilation of Baptisms, Marriages, and Funerals from
1771-1905, vols. 1-2 (Nein) NS
The Goshenhoppen Register, 1741-1819, Registers of Baptisms, Marriages, &
Deaths at the Catholic Mission at Goshenhoppen (Bally), Washington
Twp., Berks Co., PA (Records of the American Catholic Hist. Soc. of PA) NS
A Historical Booklet of Altalaha Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Rehrersburg, Berks Co., PA (Brossman--1957) (unindexed)
A History of Altalaha Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks
Co., PA: Published for the 225th Anniversary (Hein & Brossman) (unindexed)
The History of Jerusalem "Allemaengel" Church, Albany Twp., Berks Co.,
PA, 200th Anniversary, 1747-1947 (Kistler-1947) (unindexed)
The History of St. James Lutheran Church, Reading, PA, 1850-1900
(Horine) (unindexed)
History of St. John's (Hain's) Reformed Church in Lower Heidelberg Twp.,
Berks Co., PA (Kershner & Lerch) (unindexed)
History of St. John's (Host) Church, 1727-1975 (The Church--1976) (unindexed)
The History of St. Stephen's Reformed Church, Reading, PA, 1884-1909
(Dickert--1909) (unindexed)
A History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Reading, PA,
Area (Bowman, Crego, & Byers) (unindexed)
The Hochstadt Origins of Some of the Early Settlers at Host Church, Berks Co., PA
(Burgert) NS
Host "Tulpehocken" Church at Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA (Dellock & Rice) NS
Index to the Listings in the Baptismal Records of Jerusalem Lutheran &
Reformed Church, Berks Co., PA, by John L. Kistler (Ziegler) NS
Little Swatara Church of the Brethren (Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., PA)
(1964) (unindexed)
Lutheran Ministers of Berks Co.: Sketches of the Lives of Those Who Have
Lived & Labored in This County (Early--1902) NS
Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally, PA: Originally Known as St. Paul's
Chapel of Goshenhoppe, Berks Co., PA (Quinter & Allwein--1976) (unindexed)
100 Years of Church Life, 1847-1947: A Historical Sketch of the Trinity
Union Church, Rehrersburg, PA (Moyer & Margurger--1947) (unindexed)
Pastoral Records, Rev. Joseph S. Dubs, 1822-1831, Berks Co. (Ziegler) NS
Pioneer Palatine Pilgrims [Hill Church, Pike Twp.] (DeLong)
Private Records of Rev. Johannes Heinrich Helffrich, 1771-1810 (Closson Press) NS
Quaker Records, Exeter Monthly Meeting, Berks Co., PA, Births & Deaths;
Marriages, 1759-1816 (McNeill) NS
Records of Pastoral Acts at Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Berks
Co., PA (Weiser) NS
Records of the Host Reformed Church, Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., PA:
Baptisms, 1748-1895; Marriages, 1752-1760 & 1855 (Steinmetz) (unindexed)
St. John's Church of Hamburg, 1790-1898; 1898-1965, St. John's Lutheran;
First Reformed (UCC) 175th Anniversary (Stofflet--1965) (unindexed)
St. Michael's Union Church, Tilden Twp., Hamburg, R.D. 1, PA: 200 Years
in Service to God & Country, 1769-1969 (Miller) (unindexed)
St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Amityville, [Berks Co.], PA: A Brief
History (Harner--ca. 1982) (unindexed)
St. Thomas Church, Morgantown, PA: A Parish History, 1740-1990
(Goodling) (unindexed)
Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Twp., Berks Co., PA: A Pictorial-
Historical Review, 1746-1976 (Blatt & Blatt) NS [or unindexed?>
Salem Belleman's Union Church, R.D. No. 1, Mohrsville, PA, Confirmations
(Blatt & Blatt) (unindexed)
The 1761 to 1802 Record of the New Bethel Zion Church of Grimville,
Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA: Originally Named Bethel Locally
Called The Stone Church, Known Officially as The Greenwich
Congregation Founded by Georg Kamp (Leiby) NS
A Short History of Alsace Union Church, 1732-1907: Including Data Concerning
Grace (Alsace), Our Present Church [Berks] (Faust--1981) (unindexed)
Souvenir, Golden Jubilee, 1878 Oct 1928, of Grace Lutheran Church and
Pastorate, Reading, [Berks Co.], PA (1928) [unindexed>
Supplementary History, Salem Belleman's Union Church, R.D. No. 1,
Mohrsville, PA (Blatt & Blatt) NS
Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., PA (Early) NS
Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA: An Alphabetized Compilation of
Baptisms, Marriages, & Deaths from 1751-1904 (Nein & Hesser) NS
Tulpehocken Church Records, 1730-1800: Christ (Little Tulpehocken)
Church and Altalah Church, Rehrersburg (Weiser) NS
250 Year History of Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Church (Lutz & Lutz--1980) (unindexed)
COURT RECORDS
Index to Berks Co., PA, Wills & Administration Records 1752-1850
(Williams & Williams) NS
An Index to Naturalization Records at Reading, PA, from Earliest Date to
1852 (Hamilton Computer Services) NS
Letters of Administration, Berks Co., PA, Books 1-8 (Steinmetz) NS
The Petitioners: 18th-Century Actions to Erect Present-Day Berks County
Townships (Beidler & Heydt) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Annals of the Oley Valley in Berks Co., PA: Over 200 Years of Local
History of an American Canaan (Croll--1926) (unindexed)
Bicentennial History of Hamburg Borough Incorporated 1837, Windsor Twp.
Established 1752, and Tilden Twp. formed 1887: Berks Co., PA,
1776-1976 (Hamburg Bicentennial Committee--1976) (unindexed)
Book of Biographies: This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches of
Leading Citizens of Berks Co., PA (Biog. Pub. Co.--1898) [partial index] NS
Centennial History Book of Kempton & Albany Twps., 1874-1974
(Kempton Centennial Committee) (unindexed)
Congressional History of Berks (Pa.) District, 1789-1939 (Fryer--1939) NS
Die Shilgrut fun der Tulpehock (Tulpehocken Settlement Hist. Soc.) (unindexed)
Early Narratives of Berks Co. (Nolen--1927) NS
Exeter the Forgotten Corner, 225th Anniversary (Exeter Anniv. Committee--1967)
(unindexed)
The Foundation of the Town of Reading in PA (Nolan--1929) (unindexed)
Frederick Womeldorf: The Pennsylvania/Virginia Connection (Komarek) (unindexed)
History of Berks Co., PA, in the Revolution, from 1774-1783 (Haage--1894) NS
History of Bethel & Tulpehocken Twps., Berks Co., PA (Whitmoyer--1976) (unindexed)
History of Reading, PA, 1748-1898, and the Anniversary Proceedings of the
Sesqui-centenial, June 5-12, 1898 (Montgomery--1898) NS
Index to C. Z. Mast & R. E. Simpson's Annals of Conestoga Valley, 1942
(Lemar & Mast) NS
Index to History of Berks Co. in PA, by Montgomery (Hummell) yes
[page 266: Pvt. E. M. Snodgrass; see Film #1,000,543 item 1>
Mohrsville, Berks Co., PA, 1836-1986: A Concise Pictorial & Historical
Discourse on the Village, vols. 1-2 (Blatt & Blatt) NS
Reading & Berks Co., PA: A History (Fox--1925) ["s" index missing]
1723-1973: 250 Years Tulpehocken as Told in Articles Which Appeared in
the Historical Review of Berks Co. (Graeff--1973) (unindexed)
Two Centuries of Reading, PA, 1748-1948: A History of the County Seat of
Berks Co. (Albight) NS
The Womelsdorfs: A Family of Early Pennsylvania Papermakers (Komarek) (unindexed)
LAND RECORDS
Berks Co., PA, Land Warrants, 1730-1868 (Howell & Paul) NS
Land Warrants & Patents in Readingtown (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) (unindexed)
Township Map of Berks Co., PA (Henry & Boyer--1854) NS
MILITARY RECORDS
Berks Co. and the War of 1812 (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Berks Co., PA, and the Frigate South Carolina (Adams) NS
Berks Co. Soldiers in the American Revolution (Hollenach) NS
Pension Applications of Revolutionary Soldiers Who Served from Berks Co.,
PA: and a Number Who Died Outside of the County or State (Steinmetz) NS
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Berks Co. Farmers' Directory, 1867-68 (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) (unindexed)
Conrad Weiser's Account Book, 1746-1760 (Neff & Weiser) NS
Directory of Reading, 1806 (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) (unindexed)
Ledger of Anthony Fricker, Gunsmith, of Womelsdorf, Heidelberg Twp.,
Berks Co., PA, 1814-1821 (Hawbaker) NS
1767 Berks Co. Archives (an index) (Dix) NS
Tulpehocken Settlement Family Festival, 1723-1973: A Program of Events
Sponsored by the John Conrad Weiser Family Association - (unindexed)
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
Berks Co., PA, Marriages, etc., Extracted from Newspapers, 1796-1845
(Steinmetz) NS
PERIODICALS
Branches of Berks, vols. 1-7 (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) (unindexed)
Index of Surnames, series 2, vols. 1-2 (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Journal of the Berks Co. Gen. Soc. (The Society) vols. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8pt1 - NS;
vols. 4, 7, 9 - unindexed; vol. 13 incomplete
Transactions of the Historical Society of Berks Co., vols. 1, 2-#4, 3
(The Society) (unindexed)
TAX RECORDS
Brunswick, Pinegrove, & Manheim Twps. at the Time of the U.S. Direct Tax
(Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) (unindexed)
Listing of Inhabitants in 1767, Berks Co., PA (SW PA Gen. Services) NS
1752 List of Taxables, Berks Co., PA (Williams & Williams) NS
1767 Tax List (Proprietery), Berks Co., PA (Brittingham & Williams) NS
Taxable Incomes for 1863, Berks Co., PA (Berks Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
VITAL RECORDS
Berks Co., PA, Marriages, 1730-1800, vols. 1-2 (HP Pub.) NS
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RECORDS
1860 Berks Co PA Census
Northwest Ward, Reading, page 1098, #2598/2751:
George Snodgrass 26-M-PA tobacconist, 0/500
Mary Snodgrass 26-F-PA
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1870 Berks Co PA Census
Reading, Ward 5, page 435:
Alexander Snodgrass 63-M-PA
George Snodgrass 34-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 35-F-PA
Ellen Snodgrass 10-F-PA
George Snodgrass 6-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 3-F-PA
Annie Snodgrass 24-F-PA
Amanda Snodgrass 20-F-PA
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BLAIR COUNTY (974.875)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Carson Valley Cemetery, Carson Valley, PA (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Cemeteries of Freedom Twp., Freedom Twp., Blair Co., PA (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery: From Tombstone Inscriptions,
Cemetery maps, and Various Records (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Liebegott Funeral Home Coffin Purchases, Duncansville,, PA, from Store
Ledgers & Funeral Home Ledgers, 1891-1942 (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
New St. Patrick's Cemetery & Old St. Patrick's Cemetery, Newry, PA, from
Cemetery Records & Tombstone Inscriptions (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.--1984) NS
Royer Cemetery (Miller--1984) NS
St. John's Cemetery, Altoona, PA, from Cemetery Records & Tombstone
Inscriptions (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Stevens Mortuary, Altoona, PA, from Mortuary Records 16 Jul 1883-31
Dec 1910 (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Tyrone Twp. Cemeteries, Blair co., PA, from Tombstone Inscriptions and
Other Sources (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church & Cemetery, Brookes Mills,, PA,
1886-1977, from Church Records, Tombstone Inscriptions, Cemetery map
(Blair Co. Gen. Soc.--1988) NS
CHURCH RECORDS
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Corner Stone Laying of the Trinity Reformed
Church (Evangelical & Reformed) (Decker--1940) (unindexed)
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, 1857-1915,
Baptisms, Marriages, & Deaths (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Geeseytown Evangelical Lutheran Church, Geeseytown, Blair Co., PA,
Parish Registers, 1886-1945 (Breighner) NS
A History of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hollidaysburg, PA
(Hoenstine--1953) (unindexed)
St. Leo's Catholic Church Death Records, 1932-1959, Altoona, Blair Co.,
PA, from St. Leo's Catholic Church Records (Cassarly, Amrhein, & Randall) NS
St. Mary's Church Records, Altoona, PA, Deaths & Marriages, 1862-1888;
St. Mary's Cemetery (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
St. Patrick's Church Records, Newry, PA: Translated from the Original
Church Records, vol. 1 1828-1844, vol. 2 1845-1907 (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Parish Register,
1890-1961 (Milne) NS
20th Anniversary of the Trinity Reformed Church, Corner Seventh Ave. &
Eighth St., Altoona,, PA (The Church--1908) (unindexed)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Holidaysburg, Blair Co., PA, Parish
Registers, 1824-1914: Including Records of the Lutheran Church of
Frankstown, 1824-1846 (Hutchinson) (unindexed)
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad, 1834-1854, Building, Operation, &
Travel between Hollidaysburg & Johnstown,, PA
(Baumgardner & Hoenstine--1952) (unindexed)
Allegheny Passage: An Illlustrated History of Blair Co. (Emerson) NS
Blair County's First Hundred Years, 1846-1946 (Wolfe--1945) NS
Blair County's Postal History: Compiled from Letters, Clippings, & Other
Documents in the Possession of J. Elvan Brumbaugh, Postmaster of
Altoona, PA, 1922-1933; Blair Co. Place Names, Including Present &
Former Names of All Towns & Villages, Together with the Names of
All Natural Features, Such as Mountains, Streams, etc., and Points of
Historic Interest (McGraw--1947) (unindexed)
A History of Blair Co., PA (Davis--1931) [partial index] NS
Recollections of Bygone Days in the Cove, vols. 1-11 (Snowberger) NS
LAND RECORDS
1859 Map of Blair Co., PA (The Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Land Atlas & Plat Book, Blair Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1986) NS
MILITARY RECORDS
The Story of Fort Roberdeau, 1777-1783 [also known as Lead Mine Fort;
Tyrone Twp., (Craine--1941) (unindexed)
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections - yes
VITAL RECORDS
Altoona City Births, Altoona, PA, from the Original Doctors and Midwife
Certificates, 1886-1905 (Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
Marriage Application Records, Blair Co., PA, Oct 1885-19xx, vols. 1-2
(Blair Co. Gen. Soc.) NS
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RECORDS
31 Mar 1842 -- Cabinet makers list of coffins sold: ___ Snodgrass.
1977 -- National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections:
page 64 - John Snodgrass Allegheny Portage Railroad: Records, 1830-71.
7 feet, in Blair County Historical Society collections (Altoona, Pa.)
Correspondence, receipts, vouchers, invoices, checkrolls, daybooks, guest
books, and other records, relating to a railway between Hollidaysburg and
Johnstown, Pa., for lifting canal barge traffic over the Allegheny summit.
Includes material on American Highlanders, New Portage Railroad, Summit
Mansion House, Summit, Pa., and the campaign of Zachary Taylor. Persons
represented include William S. Campbell, James Christy, James Clark, William
B. Foster, John Humphreys, Wilson Knott, Joseph W. Patton, Thomas J. Power,
James M. Riffel, John A. Roebling, and John Snodgrass.
Unpublished finding aid in the repository. Permanent deposit, 1938, by Carnegie Library,
Pittsburgh, Pa., where it was formerly part of the collection.
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BRADFORD COUNTY (974.857)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Albany Twp. Cemeteries, Including the Borough of New Albany, Bradford
Co., PA (English & Hampsey) NS
Carmel Welch Congregational Meetinghouse Cemetery, Neath, Bradford
Co.,
PA (Zech & Steenburg) NS
Catholic Church Cemetery Records, Towanda, Bradford, PA (Jones) NS
Cemetery Inscriptions of Bradford Co., PA (Kinner) NS
Grave Stone Inscriptions from Keene Summit Cemetery, Standing Stone
Twp.,
Bradford Co., PA (Kintner) NS
Herrick Twp. Cemeteries (English) NS
Milan Cemetery Records, Bradford Co., PA (no author given) NS
Monroe Twp. Cemeteries, Including the Borough of Monroeton, Bradford
Co.,
PA (English--Hampsey) NS
Oak Hill Cemetery Records, Towanda, Bradford, PA - NS
Orwell Valley Cemetery, Bradford Co., PA (Steenburg & Harding) NS
Orwell Village Cemetery, Bradford Co., PA (Harding) NS
Pottersville Cemetery, Bradford Co., PA (Steenburg & Harding) NS
Standing Stone Township Cemeteries (English) NS
Towanda, Bradford Co., PA, Riverside Cemetery - NS
Valley Home Cemetery, Wyndham, PA, Monumental Inscriptions
(Harding) NS
Wyalusing Twp. Cemeteries (Voda) NS
CHURCH RECORDS
A History of the Churches of Orwell, PA, Congregational, Presbyterian,
Methodist, Federated, 1803-1951 (Detty) NS
History of the Presbyterian Church of Rome, PA, 1844-1942 (Charles) NS
History of the Presbyterian Church of Wysox, PA, 1791-1938 (Detty) NS
Marriages [erased part> the Athens Church, 1847-1869, Bradford Co., PA
(no author given) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Bradford Co., PA: A Chronology of History, 1924-1975 (Merrill) NS
A Century of Memories, Sayre, PA, 1891-1991: A Compilation (Sayre
Hist.
Soc.) (unindexed)
The French Settlement at Asylum, Bradford Co., PA (Craft--1793)
(unindexed)
The Hartley Expedition and the Battle of Indian Hill (English & Voda)
(unindexed)
History and Geography of Bradford Co., PA, 1615-1924 (Heverly)
(unindexed)
History of Overton, 1810-1910 (Heverly--1910) NS
History of the Towandas, 1776-1886 (Heverly--1886) (unindexed)
Pioneer and Patriot Families of Bradford Co., PA, 1770-1800
(Heverly--1913-1915) NS
The Ridgebury Story (Burnham) (unindexed)
The Settler, vols. 1-34 (Bradford Co. Hist. Soc.) (unindexed)
A Short History of Asylum, PA, founded in 1793 by the French Exiles in
America: Their History While in America, Their Return to France,
Their Descendants Who Remained (Ingham--1916) (unindexed)
The Story of Some French Refugees and Their Azilum, 1793-1800
(Murray)
(unindexed)
LAND RECORDS
Bradford Co., PA, Atlas & Plat Book (Rockford Map Pub.--1978) yes
MILITARY RECORDS
1883 List of Pensioners, Bradford Co., PA (Mainly for the Civil War) (SW
PA Gen. Services--1988) NS
Our Boys in Blue: Heroic Deeds, Sketches and Reminiscences of Bradford
Co. Soldiers in the Civil War (Heverly) (unindexed)
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RECORDS
1978 -- Atlas & Plat Book:
Danny & Nina Snodgrass own 129 acres in Asylum Twp.
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BUCKS COUNTY (974.821)
CENSUS RECORDS
1790 - 1830 census - yes
1850 - 1860 census - yes
1880 census index - yes
1900 census index - yes
1910 census index - NS
1920 census index - NS
CEMETERY RECORDS
Abstract of Tombstone Inscriptions, Christ Lutheran & Reformed Church,
Trumbauersville, Bucks Co., PA - NS
Abstract of Tombstone Inscriptions in Southeastern Bucks Co., PA:
Southampton Baptist Church; Dutch Reformed Church of North- &
Southampton, Churchville; Bensalem Presbyterian Church, Bensalem
Twp.; Old Section of Beechwood Cemetery, Hulmevile; Abandoned
Neshaminy Methodist Church (no author given--1938) NS
Bristol Friends Meeting Burying Ground (Leedom--1991) NS
Bucks Co., PA, Cemeteries: Forest Grove Presbyterian Church & Cemetery,
Buckingham Twp., Bucks Co., PA (Cochrane--1967) NS
Bucks Co. Tombstone Inscriptions, Bedminster and Haycock Twps. (Waite) NS
Bucks Co. Tombstone Inscriptions, Hilltown Twp. (Waite) NS
Cemetery Records, Bensalem Twp., Bucks Co., PA (DAR) NS
Cemetery Record, Middletown Twp., Bucks Co., PA (Lamon--1990) NS
Cemetery Records, Tullytown, Bucks Co., PA, 1810-1988 (Lamon--DAR) NS
A Compilation of Information from the Neshaminy of Warwick Presbyterian
Church Cemetery (LDS) yes
Plumstead Friends Meeting Burial Grounds: A Brief History & Index of
Graves (Michener--1965) NS
Record of Veterans' Burials -- Adjutant General's Office, Harrisburg -yes
CHURCH RECORDS
Bucks Co., PA, Church Records of the 17th & 18th Centuries (Wright) NS
The Carversville Christian Church, 1837-1987: United Church of Christ
(Harrington--1987) NS
The Centenial Memorial of the Presbytery of Carlisle, vol. 2 (1889) yes
Early Marriage Records, Neshaminy Presbyterian Church, Bucks Co., PA
[from PA Archives, 2nd series] (Will-Britt Books) yes
Early Pennsylvania Reformed Church & Cemetery Records: Springfield,
Durham, Saucon Twps., Bucks Co., PA (Allen) [with] Springtown
Cemetery, Bucks Co., PA (Fackenthal) NS
History of Neshaminy Presbyterian Church of Warwick, Hartsville, Bucks
Co., PA, 1726-1876 (Turner) yes
A History of Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian Church, 1726-1976
(Gemmill--1976) (unindexed)
A History of the Newtown Presbyterian Church, 1734-1900: Newtown, Bucks
Co., PA: Including All Gravestones, Names and Epitaphs; Also Lists
of Ministers and Elders (Campbell) NS
A History of the Tohickon Union Church, Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., PA:
with Copy of Church Records, Reformed Congregation, 1745-1869;
Lutheran Congregation, 1749-1840 (Hinke) NS
Lutheranism in Bucks Co., 1734-1934 (Fisher--1935) NS
Marriages from the Docket of Isaac Hicks, J.P. of Newtown, Bucks Co., PA,
1773-1824 (Will-Britt Books) NS
Marriages Performed in Bucks & Northampton Cos., PA, 1824-1854, by Rev.
William T. Gerhard, Reformed Minister (Will-Britt Books) NS
St. John Reformed Church of Riegelsville, PA (Packenthal--1911) NS
Springfield Church: A Brief History of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Springfield Twp., Bucks Co., PA, from 1751-1953 (Bieber--1953) NS
COURT RECORDS
Bucks Co. Declarations and Naturalizations, 1802-1906 (Waite & McNealy) yes
Bucks Co., PA, Abstracts of Wills, 1685-1825 (Gen. Soc. of PA) yes
Index of Bucks Co., PA, Wills and Administration Records, 1685-1850
(Williams & Williams) yes
Loyalists, Outlaws, Aiders, Abettors, "Attainted traitors" of Bucks Co.,
PA: Abstracts of the Letters, Petitions, and Resolutions Found in
the Minutes of the Safety Council, Minutes of the Supreme Executive
Council of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Letters to and from
the Council (Williams & Brittingham) yes
Oaths of Allegiance: Allegiance Book #1, Bucks Co., PA, 1777 (Williams & Williams) yes
Oaths of Allegiance, Bucks Co., PA, 1777-1786 (Williams & Williams) yes
Records of the Courts of Quarter Sessions and Common Pleas of Bucks Co.,
PA, 1684-1700 (Col. Society of PA) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Ahnentafels of the Members of the Bucks Co. Genealogical Society NS
A Collection of Papers Read before the Bucks Co. Historical Society, vols. 1-8 yes
History of Bedminster, Bucks Co., PA (Bedminster Bicentennial Committee--1976) NS
A History of Bristol Borough in the County of Bucks, State of PA
(Green--1911) (unindexed)
History of Bucks Co. (Battle--1887) yes
The History of Bucks Co., PA (Davis--1876) yes
History of Bucks Co., PA (Warner--1887) yes
History of Doylestown (Davis--1905) yes
A History of Warminster Twp. (Bailey--1986) (unindexed)
Newton Fire Association, Newton, Bucks Co., PA: Souvenir of 50th
Anniversary Banquet, 1939 (Newtown Fire Assoc.--1939) (unindexed)
Two Hundred Years (Baum--1938) (unindexed)
Wandering through Milford Twp.: A Glimpse at Its Past and Present
(Baldwin & Helm--1984) (unindexed)
Wrightstown Twp: A Tricentennial History (Marshall & Davis) NS
LAND RECORDS
Bucks Co., PA, Deed Book 5, 1713-1731 (TLC Gen.) NS
Bucks Co. Sheriff's Deeds, 1749-1776 (McNealy) NS
Payment for Land Purchases in the Perkiomen Country, 1712-1741
(Adams Apple Press--1993) NS
Warrantees of Land in the County of Bucks, PA, 1733-1889 (Will-Britt) NS
Film #172,865 = Deed index, grantors, 1864-1919 - yes
Film #172,881 = Deed Books 19-20, - yes
Film #172,886 = Deed Book 29, - yes
Film #172,887 = Deed Books 30-31a, - yes
Film #172,888 = Deed Books 31b-32, - yes
Film #172,890 = Deed Book 36, - yes
Film #172,891 = Deed Books 37-38, - yes
Film #859,677 = Deed Books 46-47, - yes
Film #859,682 = Deed Book 54, - yes
Film #859,683 = Deed Book 56-57, - yes
MILITARY RECORDS
Bucks Co. Account of Blankets for the Continental Army, 1777 (Waite & McNealy) yes
Soldiers of the American Revolution, Bucks Co., PA [from the PA Archives]
(Williams & Williams) yes
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
Bucks Co. Intelligencer Marriage Notices, 1804-1860, 3 vols. (Bucks Co. Gen. Soc.) yes
Bucks Co. Intelligencer Marriage Records, vol. 1, 1804-1834 (Waite) yes
Bucks Co. Intelligencer Marriage Records, vols. 2-3, 1835-1860 (Smith) NS
Index to Bucks Co. References in the Pennsylvania Gazette, 1728-1789 (McNealy) yes
Notes about Telfod: Transcribed from the Doylestown, PA, Intelligencer,
10 Jun 1876 (Marshall) (unindexed)
PROBATE RECORDS
Index of Bucks Co., PA, Wills & Administration Records, 1684 to 1850
(Williams & Williams) yes
Bucks Co. wills from the files of Snodgrass Clan
TAX RECORDS
Bucks Co. Tax Records, 1693-1778 (McNealy & Waite) yes
The Direct Tax of 1798 in the 2nd District, 3rd Division of PA: 12 Twps.
in the Upper Part of Bucks Co. (Adams) yes
The First Tax List for the Province of Pennsylvania & the Three Lower
Counties, 1693 [Philadelphia, Bucks, & Chester Co., PA; New Castle,
Kent, & Sussex Cos., DE] (Adams Apple Press) NS
1784 Bucks Co., PA, Transcript: Dwelling Houses & Out Houses, White &
Black Inhabitants, Return of Land (Brittingham & Williams) yes
1779 Tax of Bucks Co., PA (Williams & Williams) yes
VITAL RECORDS
Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1790 - yes
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RECORDS
(no date) -- Paper read before the Bucks Co. Hist. Soc.: Among the earliest settlers of
Doylestown were the Merediths, the Snodgrasses, the Welles, and the Doyles.
20 Jan 1743/4 -- Will of John Davies of New Britain Twp., dated 20 Jan 1743/4,
was witnessed by Rich'd Walker & Benj. Snodgrass.
1747 -- Film #50,010 part 2, page 108: Benjamin Snodgrass witnessed a will.
1759 -- Tax List, Warwick Twp.:
Benj. Snodgrass, 8 pounds, 2 shillings.
(and) the estate 14 pounds, 3 shillings, 6 pence.
13 Mar 1761 -- Jane Snodgrass married John Harvey.
20 Aug 1762 -- Rebecca Snodgrass married John Watson.
1766 -- Tax List, New Britain Twp.:
Benj. Snodgrass, 6 pounds 1 shilling, 6 pence.
4 Mar 1767 -- Margaret Snodgrass and Matthew Law obtained a PA marriage license.
24 Aug 1767 -- Memorandum from the Diary of John Dyer of Plumstead:
Robert Stuart and three of his Sons Struck Dead with a vapor of sulpher in his well this
morning there was such a Damp or Sulphery vapor in Robert Stuarts well that it kill'd him and
three of his Sons one of them Going Down to Doo Something in the well fell down Dead as they
[need to find the rest of this>
18 Dec 1772 -- Will Book 4, page 11:
In the Name of God, Amen, I Benjamin Snodgrass, Senior, of the Township of New Britain,
County of Bucks, Province of Pa., Yeoman, being far advanced in years... have thought fit to
make this my Last Will and Testament... I give and bequesth unto James Watson and Ann his
wife, they being the Son-in-law and dau. of my wife Jane ... I give and bequeath unto John
Boreland, he being the son of my said wife Jane ... I do give and bequeath unto Jean Grier and
Elinor McCoy, they being the daus. of my dau. Mary Stewart by my first wife long since
deceased ... and I do give, bequeath and divise all the Rest and Residue of my Estate, Real and
Personal, unto my sons Benjamin Snodgrass and James Snodgrass, both of the township of
Warwick in the County aforesaid, Yeomen ... the maintenance and clothing of my said dear wife
Jane for and during all the time and term of her natural life... divided into five equal parts
... one of the said parts to my said son Benjamin ... one other of the said five equal parts
to my son James ... one other of the said five equal parts unto my dau. Rebecca Watson ...
one other of the said five equal parts unto my dau. Margaret Law ... the other of the said
five equal parts unto Rebecca Harvey, John Harvey, and Jane Harvey, children of my dau. Jane
Harvey ... my sons Benjamin and James to be the Executors of this my Last Will and Testament ...
this 18 December 1772.
Witnesses: John Garvin and William Roberts.
Proved: 13 Oct 1778.
1773 -- Benjamin Snodgrass was first elected trustee and treasurer of the
Neshaminy Presbyterian Church of Warwick.
21 Aug 1775 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 5, pages 328-9, & vol. 14, page 168: Roll of the
Associated Company belonging to Warwick Twp., taken 21 Aug 1775, includes:
James Snodgrass
Benjamin Snodgrass.
1775 -- Tax List, Warwick Twp.:
Benjan. Snodgrass, 5 horses, 5 cattle, 16 sheep; 5 pounds 16 shilling;
whole rate 17 pounds; tax 1 pound 5 shillings 6 pence; (in debt)
land 280, rent 25, 15 pounds.
James Snodgrass, 4 horses, 4 cattle, 15 sheep; rate 4 pounds 16
shillings; whole rate, 4 pounds; tax 6 shillings; (estate) land 190;
rent 20; rate 13 pounds 4 shillings; whole rate 13 pounds; tax 19
shillings 6 pence.
(single men) Benjn. Snodgrass Jun.
9 Jul 1777 -- Will Book 3, page 441: Will of Rachel Hamilton of Warwick
Twp., widow; dated 9 Jul 1777.
Bro. James Smith's daus. Mary Atchison & Elizabeth Scott; his 3 sons, John, James, & David.
Jean Smith, dau. of sister Margaret.
friends Jane Williams, Ann Flack, Ann Swetzer, Mary McKinstry, Martha Dungan,
Mary & Benjamin Snotgrass.
executors: Robert Kirkbride & Benj. Snotgrass.
witnesses: Jacob Antre, Ludwick Sweizer.
will proved 2 Aug 1777.
5 Aug 1777 -- Oath of Allegiance taken before Thomas Dyer of Plumstead Twp.:
James Snodgrass of New Britain Twp.
1778 -- Tax List, Warwick Twp.:
Benj. Snodgrass, Benj. Snodgrass, James Snodgrass
18 Mar 1778 -- Oath of Allegiance taken before Thomas Dyer of Plumstead Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass of Warwick Twp.
21 Aug 1778 -- Oath of Alleginace taken before Thomas Dyer of Plumstead Twp.:
Benj. Snodgrass Junr. of Warwick Twp.
6 Sep 1778 -- Will Book 4, page 299: Will of Robert Wilson of Tinicum
Twp., farmer.
son James, executor
wife Jane
sons James, Andrew, Charles
daus. Mary Patterson, Anne Snodgrass [w/o James Snodgrass], Sarah Patterson,
Hester Abernathy, Elizabeth Horner, & Judith Wilson
grandson Robert Wilson
servant Jacob Robinson
witnesses: George Reigel, David Wilson, Rev. Alex Mitchell
will proved 3 Oct 1783.
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[vss - September 8, 1778, The Pennsylvania Packet
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, in Warwick township, Bucks county, on the 24th of
March last, a black BULL, about two years old. The owner coming, proving his property and
paying charges, may have him again.
BENJAMIN SNODGRASS. ... vss - end]
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21 Sep 1778 -- Matthew Law [probably h/o Margaret Snodgrass> was in Capt.
Henry Darrah's Co. of Militia, under the command of Col. Wm. Roberts of Bucks Co.
13 Oct 1778 -- Admin. #1588: Administration of Benjamin Snodgrass Sr. of New Britain.
7 Dec 1778 -- Deed Book 19, page 78: Benjamin Snodgrass & James Snodgrass, both of
Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., PA, yeomen (they being the executors named in the Last Will and
Testament of Benjamin Snodgrass the Elder, who was the Father of the said Benjamin & James,
parties hereto) of the one part & William Dean of Gwinedd Twp., Philadelphia Co., PA, esquire,
of the other part... 450 pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania... 2 certain pieces of land joined
together by a lane or passage of 2 perches wide... which premises William Coleman & others
Executors of the Last Will of George Fitzwater did by Indenture bearing date 22 Dec 1753 grant
and convey unto a certain Paul Dowlin in fee and the said Paul Dowlin & Elizabeth his wife by
Indenture bearing date 3 Apr 1761 granted the same unto the said Benjamin Snodgrass the Elder
in fee and the said Benjamin Snodgrass the Elder by his Last Will Testament in writing bearing
date 18 Dec 1772 did impower and authorize his executors, the said Benjamin Snodgrass &
James Snodgrass parties hereto, immediately after his death either to demise or absolutely to
sell and convey the aforesaid premises unto such person or persons and for such price as to
them shall seem meet...
Witnesses: Henry Darroch & James Bartley.
Recorded 12 Jul 1779.
1779 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, pages 59, 66, & 68: tax lists:
New Britton Twp.:
James Snodgrass, 131 acres, 4 horses, 8 cattle
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, 280 acres, 7 horses, 10/16 cattle
Benja. Snodgrass, single man
1779-1781: Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Warwick include Banjamin Snodgrass.
1780 -- Tax List
New Britton Twp.:
James Snodgrass
Warwick Twp.
Benja. Snodgrass
6 Sep 1781 -- Will of Robert Magill of Warwick Twp., dated 6 Sep 1781, named wife Martha;
Executors Ben. Snodgrass & William Dungan, & Guardians of son William.
22 Sep 1781 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 7, page 588 & 589 & 591:
Roll of the 4th, 5th & 6th Class of the 6th Battalion Lan'r County Militia
[Lancaster Co Militia] on a Tour of Duty at Bucks County:
Those whose duty commensed 22 Sept. 1781:
(Capt. John Neeper)
James Snodgress (Capt. James Clark)
Alex'r Snodgrass for John McClelen.
(Capt. Joseph Walker)
Alex'r Snodgrass for William Snodgrass.
1781 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, pages 167 & 206: tax lists:
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, 280 acres, 5 horses, 10 cattle
New Brittain Twp.:
James Snodgrass, 131 acres, 4 horses, 5 cattle
[vss - March 20, 1782, The Pennsylvania Gazette
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1782.
ON MOTION,
The Bill, intitled "An Act for incorporating the Presbyterian Church in the
township of Warwick, in the county of Bucks," was taken up for a second
reading, and the same being read and debated by paragraphs, was ordered to
be transcribed for a third reading, and in the meantime printed for public
consideration.
Sect. 3. Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the
Representatives of the Freemen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in
General Assembly met, and by the authority of the same, That
Richard Walker, Benjamin Snodgrass, William Scott, William Long,
Nathan McKinstry, Giles Craven, William Walker, John Carr, Joseph Hart,
and their successors, duly elected and appointed, in such manner and form as
herein after is directed, be, and they are hereby made and constituted a
Corporation and body politic in law and in fact, to have continuance forever
by the name, stile and title of the Trustees of the Presbyterian Church in
Warwick Township, in the said county of Bucks. ... vss - end]
1782 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, pages 225 & 260: tax list:
New Brittain Twp.:
James Snodgrass, 131 acres, 4 horses, 6 cattle
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, 280 acres, 4 horses, 7 cattle
23 Oct 1782 -- PA Gazette: Robert Magil, late of Warwick Twp., Bucks Co.,
shopkeepeer, dec'd; executors Benjamin Snodgrass & William Dungan.
[vss - here is the newspaper entry ...
October 23, 1782, The Pennsylvania Gazette
ALL persons indebted to the estate of ROBERT MAGIL, late of the
township of Warwick, and county of Bucks, Shopkeeper, deceased, are
required to make speedy payments; those who do not comply with this
request, may expect without further notice to be prosecuted according to
law. All those that have any demands against said estate are desired to bring
in their accounts to BENJAMIN SNODGRASS, and
WILLIAM DUNCAN, Execut. Oct. 18. .... vss - end]
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1783 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, pages 356 & 359: tax lists:
New Brittain Twp.:
James Snodgrass, L2.5.6 tax
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, L7.17.11 tax
6 Aug 1783 -- Pennsylvania Gazette (23:57): James Snodgrass,
representative of New Britain at county meeting.
[vss - August 6, 1783, The Pennsylvania Gazette
Bennet Tavern, Bucks county, July 29, 1783.
Agreeable to the invitation thrown out in a Circular Letter adapted at the
meeting in Newtown, on the 12th ult. the following Deputies, constituting a
Committee of the county, were this day convened, viz.
For Bristol township, Colonel Augustine Willett; Bensalem [twp], John
Vandegrist, Esq; Falls [twp], William Harvey; Middletown [twp], Richard
Rue and William Goforth; Newtown [twp], James Hanna, Esq. and
Col. Francis Murrey; Southampton [twp], Arthur Watts, Esq; Northampton
[twp], Gerrardus Wynkoop, Esq. and Hugh Adams; Wright [twp], Joseph
Sackett, Esq.; Warminster [twp], Joseph Hart, Esq; Warwick [twp], John
Crawford, Esq. and Hugh Ramsey; Warrington [twp], Andrew Long, Esq.
and Capt. Thomas Craig; Buckingham [twp], John Wilson, Esq. and William
Bennet, Gentleman; Solebury [twp], David Forst and Capt. Isaac Vanhorne;
Plumsted [twp], Major William Kennedy and Alexander Robinson; New
Britain [twp], David Evans and James Snodgrass; Rockhill [twp], Samuel
Smith, Esq. and Thomas Armstrong; Bedminster [twp], Col. Robert
Robinson; Tinicum [twp], Colonel Arthur Erwin; Nockamixon [twp],
Samuel Wilson and Nicholas McCarty; Haycock [twp], Alexander Hughes;
Milford [twp], Jacob Bishop; Richland [twp], Jacob Burk; Springfield [twp],
John Barclay, Esq. and John Smith; and for Durham [twp], Richard Backhouse, Esq.
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1784 -- James Snodgrass was first elected trustee of the Neshaminy Presbyterian
Church of Warwick.
1784 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, page 454 & 473: tax lists:
New Brittain Twp.:
James Snodgrass, 130 acres, 1 dwelling house, 1 out building, 9 white inhabitants
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, 400 acres, 2 dwelling houses, 2 out buildings, 9 white inhabitants
10 Nov 1784 -- Pennsylvania Gazette (23:351): Benjamin Snodgrass,
representative of Warwick Twp. and James Snodgrass, representative of New
Britain, at political meeting.
[vss - November 10, 1784, The Pennsylvania Gazette
BUCKS COUNTY, NOVEMBER 1, 1784.
IN consequence of a measure moved and agreed upon by sundry respectable
characters, at Newtown, in the county of Bucks, on the 13th day of October
last, the day after the general election, and of circular letters thereupon
forwarded to the several townships of the said county, deputies from sundry
of the said townships (constituting a committee of the county) this day
convened at the house of William Bennet, innholder, in Buckingham, as
follows:
For Bristol borough
and township, Captain Robert Patterson.
Bensalem, Mr. Lawrence Johnson.
Middeltown, James Gregg.
Newtown, John Hart and James Hanna, Esquires.
Warminster, John Hart, Esquire.
Warrington, Captain Thomas Craig.
Warwick, John Carr, Esq; and Benjamin Snodgrass.
Wrightstown, Captain John Johnson.
Buckingham, Capt. Robert Sample and Mr. Wm. Wright.
Solebury, Messrs. Thomas Ross and Jones Ingham.
Plumsted, Captain William McCalla.
New Britain, Mr. James Snodgrass.
Hilltown, Captain Matthew Grier.
Nockamixon, Messrs. Samuel Willson and John Clinker.
Durham, Richard Backhouse, Esquire.
Tinicum, Captain Robert Stewart. ... vss - end]
1785 -- Pewholders in the Neshaminy Presbyterian Church of Warwick:
James Snodgrass
John Harvey and John Harvey Jr.
[prob. husband & son of Jane Snodgrass>
Benjamin Snodgrass
James Snodgrass Jr.
1785 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, pages 549, 550, 585: tax lists:
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, 402 acres, 6 horses, 11 cattle, 1 servant
James Snodgrass, single man
New Brittain Twp.:
James Snodgrass, 130 acres, 3 horses, 5 cattle
11 Oct 1785 -- Oath of Allegiance taken before Henry Wynkoop, J.P. of Northampton Twp.:
James Snodgrass of New Britain Twp.
8 Nov 1785 -- James Snodgrass & Augustus McDaniel witnessed the will of Thomas Kelsoe of
New Britain, dated 8 Nov 1785.
1786 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, page 645 & 668: tax lists
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, L2.15.10 tax
New Brittain Twp.:
James Snodgrass, L0.15.0 tax
5 Oct 1786 -- James Snodgrass and Martha Davis, of Bucks Co; bond, L200;
bondsmen, Wm. Oliphant & James Snodgrass.
18 Oct 1786 -- Pennsylvania Gazette (24:246): James Snodgrass, late collector of New Britain,
exonerated.
[vss - October 18, 1786, The Pennsylvania Gazette
EXTRACTS from the Minutes of the Third Session of the TENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY of
the COMMONWEALTH of PENNSYLVANIA.
(Continued from our last.)
.... TUESDAY, September 19, 1786. A.M.
.... The House resumed the consideration of the bill, entitled "An Act to exonerate Jacob
Kintzer, Collector of public taxes for the township of Huntington, in the county of York;
Jacob Van Fossen, Collector of public taxes for the township of Worcester, in the county of
Montgomery; James Snodgrass, Collector of military fines, in New Britain township, Bucks
county; and Jacob Fautz, Collector of public taxes in Strasburg township, Lancaster county, from
the payment of certain sums of public money, of which they were respectively robbed;" and in
debating the following clause, viz.
"Be it enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the representatives of the freemen of the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and by the authority of the same,
That the said Jacob Kintzer, Jacob Van Fossen, James Snodgrass and Jacob Fautz, be and they
are hereby acquitted, exonerated and discharged, of and from the payment of the sums of money
of which they were respectively robbed as aforesaid, It was moved by Mr. Hubley, seconded by
Mr. Loller, To postpone the further consideration of the aforesaid clause, in order to substitute
the following, in lieu thereof, viz.
Be it enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the representatives of the freemen of the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and by the authority of the same,
That Jacob Kintzer, late Collector of general state taxes in the township of Huntington, in the
county of York, as to the sum of Fourteen Pounds One Shilling and Eight-pence in specie, and
of the sum of Five Pounds of the bills of credit of this state, dated the day of April, Anno
Domini 1781; that Jacob Van Fossen, late Collector of general state taxes in the township of
Worcester,and in the county of Montgomery, as to the sum of One Hundred and Nine Pounds in
specie; that Jacob Fautz, of the township of Strasburg, in the county of Lancaster, as to the
sum of Ninety-Six Pounds Twelve Shillings and Eight-pence of the bills of credit of this
state, dated the day of April, Anno Domini 1781; and that James Snodgrass, late collector of
militia fines in the township of New Britain, in the county of Bucks, as to the sum of Three
Pounds Fifteen Shillings specie, and Thirty-Two Pounds Ten Shillings state money, shall be and
they respectively are acquitted, discharged and for ever exonerated; the several acts of
General Assembly by virtue of which they severally collected and received the same
notwithstanding. And on the question -
"Will the House agree to the postponement for the aforesaid purpose?" -
the Yeas and Nays were called by Mr. Thomas and Mr. Loller, and were as follows, viz.
Yeas 29. Nays 31.
So it was determined in the negative. Whereupon On motion, Ordered, That the further
consideration of the said bill be postponed. ...
vss - end]
1787 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 13, page 758 & 772: tax lists:
Warwick Twp.:
Benja. Snodgrass, L2.15.5 tax
New Brittain Twp.:
James Snodgrass, L0.18.1 tax
3 Sep 1788 -- Pennsylvania Gazette
(24:140): Benjamin Snodgrass, representative of Warwick Twp., at political meeting.
(25:141): James Snodgrass, representative of New Britain Twp., at county meeting.
[vss - September 3, 1788, The Pennsylvania Gazette Bucks County, State of Pennsylvania,
August 25, 1788.
THE ratification of the Foederal Constitution and its expected operation forming a new era
in the American world, and giving cause of hope to some and fear to others, it has been thought
proper that the freemen of the state, or delegates chosen by them, should meet together and
deliberate on the subject. Accordingly it has been proposed, that a meeting of deputies from
the different counties be held t Harrisburg the third day of September next. A circular letter,
bearing the above proposition, was sent to this county, and in pursuance thereof there met this
day at Piper's Tavern, in Bedminster township, the following gentlemen from the townships
annexed to their names respectively:
Newtown, James Hanna, Esquire.
Warwick, John Crawford, Hugh Ramsey, Captain William Walker, Benjamin Snodgrass,
Samuel Flack.
New Britain, James Snodgrass, Thomas Stewart, David Thomas.
Bedminster, Jacob Utt, Alexander Hughes, George Piper, Daniel Soliday.
Haycock, Captain Manus Yost, John Keller.
Rockbill, Samuel Smith, Esquire.
Millford, Henry Blilas, Henry Hoover.
Springfield, Colonel John Smith, Charles Fleming.
Durham, Richard Backhouse, Esquire.
Tinicum, John Thompson, Jacob Weaver, George Bennet.
Nockamixon, Samuel Willson, George Vogle.
Richland, Benjamin Seagle.
Plumstead, Thomas Wright, Thomas Gibson, James Ruckman, Major John Shaw,
James Farres, Thomas Henry, Moses Kelly, Henry Geddis.
Warrington, Rev. Nathaniel Erwin, Capt. William Walker.
Buckingham, Captain Samuel Smith.
Solesbury, Henry Seabring.
Hilltown, Joseph Grier.
Samuel Smith, Esquire, chosen Chairman, and James Hanna, Esquire, Secretary.
... vss - end]
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1790 Bucks Co PA Census
page 46, New Britain Twp.:
James Snodgrass = 2 m 16+, 1 m 0-16, 5 f.
page 48, Warwick Twp.:
Benjamin Snodgrass = 2 m 16+, 1 m 0-16, 4 f, 1 non-white person
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5 Jan 1792 -- Mary Snodgrass married Jonathan Rich at the Neshaminy Presbyterian Church
(PA Archives, vol. 8, page ___).
- - - - - - - - - -
Memorandum from the Diary of John Dyer of Plumstead:
Jonathan Rich married to James Snodgrasses Daughter I hear.
2 Jun 1792 -- Benjamin Snodgrass Jr., b. 9 May 1753, d. 2 Jun 1792, buried Old Section, Range
22, Lot No. BB, Grave No. 9; Neshaminy of Warwick Cemetery, Warrington Twp.; served in
Army during the Revolutionary War; family headstone.
[with Ann, d. 1811, James, d. ??, Mary, d. 1918>
1793 -- Neshaminy Presbyterian Church of Warwick:
James Snodgrass paid pew rent in Northwest Quarter.
Benjamin Snodgrass paid pew rent in North Quarter.
1794 -- Benjamin Snodgrass was an elder in the Neshaminy Presbyterian Church of Warwick.
5 Jan 1797 -- Deed Book 29, page 338: Benjamin Snodgrass of Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., PA,
yeoman, & Mary his wife to John Mann, carpenter & joiner of the same place... $850 pounds of
gold & silver money... 2 certain pieces of land situate in Warwick Twp. ... it being the same 2
tracts of land which Joseph Dungan & Elizabeth his wife by indenture bearing date 4 Jun 1783 ...
granted unto the above named Benjamin Snodgrass ... by the said indenture recorded Book G-2,
page 248 ...
Witnessess: T. Stevens Edwards & James M. Mann.
Recorded 9 Aug 1797.
7 Feb 1797 -- Deed Book 29, page 317: James Snodgrass, yeoman, & Ann his wife of New
Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA, to John Wilgus of the same place... whereas Benjamin Butler &
Sarah his wife by their deeds indented dated 19 Apr 1779 did grant... unto said James Snodgrass
... a certain plantation ... in New Britain Twp. containing 131 3/4 acres ... 50 pounds current
silver money of said Commonwealth ... a certain lot of land, part of the above mentioned tract ...
containing by computation 4 acres...
Recorded 8 Aug 1797.
[includes a drawing of the tract of 4 acres>
23 Mar 1797 -- Sarah Snodgrass married Matthew Grier at the Neshaminy Presbyterian Church.
1798 -- Direct tax in the 2nd Dist., 3rd Dov. of PA: (Warwick Twp. not included):
New Britain Twp.
James Snotgrass, occupant & owner; adjoining Amos Griffith, James Thomas,
John Wilgos (? Wilgus), Abel Matthews. Dwelling is 26 x 18 stone & frame house, unoccupied,
1-1/2 story. Outhouses: 18 x 13 old stone kitchen, 10 x 10 stone & log milk house. Other
buildings: 55 x 25 old frame barn. Acreage: 126 acres. House valuation: 400; total valuation:
1720.
27 Apr 1798 -- Benjamin Snodgrass witnessed the will of Joseph Hair, Sr. (wife Isabel)
of New Britain Twp.
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1800 Bucks Co PA Census
New Britain Twp., page 106:
James Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 1 m 16-26, 1 m 45+, 2 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.
Warwick Twp., page 155:
Benjamin Snodgrass = 1 m 16-26, 1 m 45+, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.
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1 Dec 1801 -- Deed Book 31b, page 537: Benjamin Snodgrass of Warwick Twp., Bucks Co.,
PA, yeoman, & Mary his wife to John Mann of the same place, yeoman ... 1000 pounds specie in
silver dollars of the United States... a certain plantation... in Warwick Twp... 148 acres & 135
perches... it being the same tract of land which John Crawford & Jane his wife by indenture
bearing date 23 Nov 1761... granted unto the above named Benjamin Snodgrass ...
recorded in Deed Book Y-1, page 190...
Witnesses: John Barcley & Ann Said?
Recorded 3 Aug 1802.
23 Dec 1802 -- Anne Snodgrass married _____ Harrow at the Neshaminy Presbyterian Church
(PA Archives, vol. 8, page ___).
13 Jul 1803 -- Will Book 7, page 15, Will #3231: Benjamin Snodgrass of Warwick Twp. ...
advanced in years... To my son James Snodgrass of Dauphin Co., PA, clerk, I give six ____
bonds or obligations, executed in my favor by my son-in-law John Mann, Jr. of Warwick
aforesaid, conditioned together for the payment of $2,660, with interest and I empower my said
son James Snodgrass his executors or administrators to demand _______ _______ the amount of
said bonds with interest that shall accured thereof; and if any part of the principal of said
bonds shall be paid before my decease I give to my said son James from my other personal
property a sum equal to the principal which shall be paid aforesaid. But my will is that my
said son James Snodgrass shall pay to my wife Mary Snodgrass yearly and every year during her
natural life the interest of the said sum of $2,666, provided she shall demand the same.
To my grandson Benjamin Snodgrass, son of the said son James Snodgrass I give 100 pounds.
To my grandson Benjamin Snodgrass Mann, son of the said John Mann and of my dau. Mary
Mann, deceased, I give the like sum of 100 pounds.
To my granddau. Mary Mann, dau. of the said John Mann and Mary his wife, deceased, I give
50 pounds.
The whole residue of my personal estate after satisfying legal debts, funeral expenses and
costs of administration, I give to my wife Mary, her executors administrators I devise my
messuage and plantation hereinafter described for and during the term of her natural life and
until the first day of April next after her decease.
To my son James Snodgrass I devise my said messuage and plantation situated in Warwick
Twp. aforesaid, bounded by lands of the said Mann, of Christian Clemons and others containing
130 acres of land, more or less, to be held by the said James Snodgrass, his heirs and assigns
from and after the first day of April next following the decease of my said wife Mary.
Provided always and the condition of the devise is that my said son James Snodgrass, his
heirs or assigns pay the sum of 1500 pounds to my grandchildren - Mary Mann, Eliza Mann,
Benjamin
Snodgrass Mann, Martha Mann, and James Snodgrass Mann, all children of the said John Mann
and Mary his wife, deceased. To the sons 300 pounds each, when they shall respectively arrive
at 21 years of age. To the daus. the like sum of 300 pounds each when they shall respectively
marry or arrive at 18 years of age.
Executrix: Mary Snodgrass, wife; executor: son James Snodgrass
Dated 13 Jul 1803
Witnesses: James Watson & Josiah G. Shaw
Proved in court: 22 Aug 1804.
[Note: This is from a typed copy; it should be checked against the original.>
12 Mar 1804 -- Film #50,010, part 3, page 148: Will of Henry McKinstry, Buckingham Twp.,
dated 25 Nov 1804, recorded 12 Mar 1804[sic>: wife Anne;
dau. Mary Snodgrass executrix.
[Note: we need this complete will.>
2 Apr 1806 -- Deed Book 36, page 110 (mis-numbered pages--find section which has 1/2 after
each of the page numbers) James Snodgrass of New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA, & Ann his
wife to Henry Nicolo [? maybe Nichols] of Montgomery Twp., Montgomery Co., PA... 1413
pounds 10 shillings lawful money of PA... tract of land situate in New Britain Twp... 128 acres
& 107 perches, it being part of 131 3/4 acres which Benjamin Butler & Sarah his wife by their
indenture bearing date 19 Apr 1779... granted to said James Snodgrass ... recorded Book G,
page 136 ...
Witnesses: Eliza Currie & Robt. Shewell.
Recorded 21 Apr 1806.
22 Nov 1806 -- Deed Book 37, page 246: James Snodgrass & Ann his wife of New Britain
Twp., Bucks Co., PA, to John Todd, William Hynes, & Phillip Miller all of New Britain Twp.,
said trustees of the English school to be known & distinguished by the name of "Snodgrass
School" in New Britain aforesaid... that the said James Snodgrass & Ann his wife for in in
consideration of a desire which they have to promote useful knowledge of learning in the
community also for & in consideration of 12 cents to them in hand... a certain lot of land
situate in New Britain aforesaid being a part of the tract of land whereon said James
Snodgrass lately resided...
Witnesses: Rebekah Snodgrass & Robt. Shewell.
Recorded 27 Apr 1807.
29 Jan 1807 -- Rebecca Snodgrass, d/o James Snodgrass of New Britain, married
Joseph Pool of Warwick Twp., by Rev. Uriah DuBois (in newspaper 5 Feb 1807).
12 Sep 1808 -- Deed Book 38, page 451 [bad film>: James Snodgrass & Benjamin Watson,
Administrators to the estate of James Watson late of Warwick Twp... to
Uriah DuBois... in New Britain Twp...
Witnesses: Nath'l Shewell & Enoch Harvey.
Recorded 1 Dec 1808.
5 Mar 1809 -- James Snodgrass, b. 1 Apr 1749, d. 5 Mar 1809, buried Old Section, Range 23,
Lot No. BB, Grave No. 4, Neshaminy of Warwick Cemetery, Warrington Twp.; served in the
Army in the Revolutionary War; family headstone. [next to wife Ann, d. 1811>
(1 Apr 1809) -- Will Book 8, page 41, Will #3631:
I, James Snodgrass, of New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Yeoman, do make this my last will
and testament as follows... I dispose of my estate as follows... to my dear wife Ann ... the
plantation whereon I now dwell... after her decease I give the said plantation to my son James
Snodgrass, Junior ... two child's shares ... I give and bequeath to my dau. Ann Harrow thirty
pounds... to my dau. Rebecca Pool thirty pounds... the remainder of all my estate I give and
bequeath to Jane Todd, Mary Rich, and the children of my deceased dau. Margaret Armstrong
and to Sarah Grier and to David Evans ... I give one share to be equally divided between the said
Sarah Grier and my grandson David Evans, share and share alike... divided between my children,
viz Jane Todd, Mary Rich ...the children of my deceased dau. Margaret Armstrong, Ann Harrow,
Rebecca Pool, Sarah Grier, she and her son David Evans drawing one share... except my son
James to have a double share. My son James and my son-in-law John Todd Executors.
(will not dated)
Witnesses: John Mann, Charles Meredith, & Robert Shewell.
Probated: 1 Apr 1809.
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1810 Bucks Co PACensus
New Brittain Twp., page 33:
James Snodgrass = 3 m 0-10, 1 m 26-45, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 26-45.
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21 Oct 1811 -- Ann Snodgrass, d. 21 Oct 1811, w/o James Snodgrass; buried Sec. K, Row 10,
Neshaming of Warwick Presbyterian Church Cemetery. [with Benj., d. 1792; James, d. ??;
Mary, d. 1918>
(1812-1814) -- (PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 7, page 191) Penn. Volunteers, War 1812-1814;
Muster roll of the drafted militia and volunteer companies to serve their just tour of duty
according to law when required belonging to the 2nd Division 2nd Brigade of Bucks County
Militia; 31st Regiment Volunteer Republican Blues: Private - James Snodgrass
14 Jun 1817 -- Deed Book 46, page 292: The Reverend James Snodgrass of West
Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co., PA, & Martha his wife to Christian Clemens of
Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., PA... $1916.15... a certain parcel of land situate
in Warwick Twp... the same being a part of 2 tracts of land lying contiguous
to each other the one of them containing 69 acres and 22 perches of land which
William Scott & Margaret Scott executor & executrix of the last will &
testament of Joseph Scott then dec'd by indenture dated 31 Aug 1772
recorded... Book 34, page 59... granted & confirmed to Benjamin Snodgrass his
heirs & assigns... & the other of them containing 62 acres & 136 perches of
land which Robert Magill & Martha his wife & Henry Magill & Hannah his wife
dated 28 Mar 1775 recorded... Book F-2, page 340 granted to the said Benjamin
Snodgrass... which said 2 tracts of land the said Benjamin Snodgrass by his
last will & testament dated 13 Jul 1803 did give & devise to his son the above
named James Snodgrass... Warwick Twp.
Witnesses: Wm. Simenton & James Dixon.
Signatures acknowledged in Dauphin Co., PA.
Recorded 14 Mar 1818.
2 May 1816 -- Ann Snodgrass married Capt. John B. Moorhead, both of West
Hanover, Dauphin Co., by Rev. Sharon (in newspaper 14 May 1816).
9 Jan 1817 -- Benj. Snodgrass married Ann Wilson, both of West Hanover, by
Rev. Mr. Sharon. (in newspaper dated 4 Feb 1817).
5 Mar 1818 -- Eliza Snodgrass, dau. of Rev. Snodgrass, married Allen Sturgean,
both of West Hanover, Dauphin Co. (in newspaper 31 Mar 1818).
3 Apr 1828 -- Deed Book 54, page 404: James Snodgrass of Doylestown Twp., Bucks Co., PA,
yeoman, to Jonathan Rich of Plumstead Twp., Bucks Co., PA, yeoman... whereas William White
late of Doylestowon aforesaid (that part which was formerly included in New Britain Twp.)
minister of the Gospel & Tacey his wife by indenture under their hands & seals bearing date
2 Apr 1804 ... did grant unto James Snodgrass ... a certain message & 2 lots situate in
Doylestown Twp. ... and whereas John Hough of Doylestown Twp. aforesaid, yeoman, & Mary
his wife did by indenture... 1 Dec 1806 ... did grant unto James Snodgrass ... a certain tract of
land situate in Doylestown Twp. (formerly included in Warwick) ... Deed Book 37, page 31 ...
the said James Snodgrass ... made his last will & testament in writing wherein and whereby
(among other things) he did give & devise the 3 several lots ... to his son James Snodgrass (party
hereto) ... $1500...
Witnesses: John Rails & James J. Green.
Recorded 22 Mar 1830.
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1830 Bucks Co PA Census
Doyleston Twp., page 93:
James Snodgrass = 1 m 20-30, 1 m 40-50, 1 f 10-15, 1 f 20-30.
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18 Mar 1831 -- Deed Book 55, page 542: The Reverend James Snodgrass of West
Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co., PA, Minister of the Gospel, & Nancy his wife to
Francis B. Shaw of the Village & Twp. of Doylestown, Bucks Co., PA, attorney
at law... $4000... plantation known as Underhill farm situate in Doylestown
Twp., and partly in & adjoining to the village of Doylestown aforesaid... 108
acres & 53 perches of land, which said tract of land was holden in fee by
Benjamin Snodgrass by virtue of two deeds of conveyance duly executed, the
former of which bears date 31 Aug 1772 & is recorded in Deed Book 34, page
59... & the other of them dated 28 Mar 1775 & recorded in Book S?-2, page
340... which said 2 tracts of land the said Benjamin Snodgrass by his last
will & testament dated 13 Jul 1805 did give and devise unto his son the above
named James Snodgrass... a part of the above 2 tracts of land... was conveyed
to Christian Clemens by the said James Snodgrass... Doylston Twp.
Witnesses: Samuel Tadd [Todd ?] & Nancy A. Sturgeon.
Signatures witnessed in Dauphin Co., PA.
Recorded 13 Aug 1831.
[Note: Deeds after Deed Book 131 are not microfilmed.>
(15 Aug 1832) Misc. docket 6, page 310: James Snodgrass to Josiah Y. Shaw,
power of attorney.
Recorded 15 Aug 1832.
(6 May 1836) - Misc. docket 7, page 307: James Snodgrass to Josiah Y. Shaw,
power of attorney.
Recorded 6 May 1836.
14 Nov 1848 -- John Harvey d. 14 Nov 1848, age 86y; buried Sec. K, Row 9, Neshaminy of
Warwick Cemetery. [prob. John Harvey Jr., s/o John Harvey & Jane (Snodgrass) Harvey>
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1850 Bucks Co PA Census
Doylestown Twp., page 348, #163/171:
James Snodgrass 69-M-PA farmer, $4,500
Ann Snodgrass 30-F-PA
Benjamin Snodgrass 28-M-PA farmer
Elizabeth Vanfofsen 9-F-PA
New Hope Borough, page 489, #745/735:
Charles Hufnagle 52-M-PA Consul General of the U. S. at British India, $115,000/20,000
***
Elizabeth Snodgrass 26-F-PA (no occ. given)
(21 in household altogether)
[vss - this must be 1860
Doylestown Twp., page 295, #1040/1040:
James Snodgrass 75-M-PA farmer, $10000/2000
Benjamin Snodgrass 45-F[sic>-PA
Ann Snodgrass 47-F-PA
Eliz. Vanfressen[?> 20-F-PA
Sarah McCoy 8-F-PA
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(6 Nov 1869) - Deed Book 150, page 219: James Snodgrass to Henry Groff, N. Britain Twp.
Recorded 6 Nov 1869.
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[vss - 24 Sep 98 - Gene Phillips, SCS member of Mercer Isl. WA [genephil@msn.com>
wrote that the 1870 census readings were for Butler Co, sure enough they were - I deleted them]
1870 Bucks Co PA Census
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1876 -- Hist. of Bucks Co., PA, pages 666-7:
Benjamin Snodgrass, the ancestor of those bearing the name in this county, and whose
descendants are found in many parts of the country, immigrated from Ireland to America previous
to 1730. During a long voyage his whole family perished of hunger except himself and dau. Mary.
He settled in what is now Doylestown township, but then included in New Britain. Some time after
his arrival he married Jane Borland, a widow, and by her had five children, Benjamin, born 1731,
James, born 1734, Rebecca, Margaret [another account calls her Martha>, and Jane. Mary
Snodgrass, the dau. who survived the voyage, married Robert Stewart, and had one dau., Jane, who
married John Grier, the father of the late John Stewart Grier. Benjamin Snodgrass died in 1778,
his will being proved the 13th of October. He left numerous legacies to his children, and his
farm was sold by his executors in January, 1779. The oldest son of Benjamin Snodgrass, by his
second wife, [Benjamin Snodgrass] married Mary McFarland, born 1731, died 1818, and had three
sons and one dau.. While on his way to visit his son James, a Presbyterian minister settled at
New Hanover, Dauphin county, he was thrown from his gig the 1st of July, 1804, and so badly
injured that he died in a few days. Of the other children of Benjamin the elder, James married
Ann Wilson, and died 1809, Rebecca, a Watson, Margaret, a Law, and Jane, a Harvey. Benjamin, son
of the second Benjamin, was a soldier of the Revolution, was present at the battle of Trenton,
and died a bachelor. His youngest sister, Mary, born in 1772, married John Mann, and died in
1803. James, the youngest son of Benjamin Snodgrass the elder, had one son and six daus.. James,
his son and youngest child, born October 21st, 1780, married Mary McKinstry, and died at
Doylestown in April, 1870. The daus. married into the families of Pool, Harrar, Todd, Rich,
Grier, and Armstrong. Benjamin S. Rich, of Buckingham, is a descendant of James the elder, and
Jefferson Grier a descendant of Sarah Snodgrass. The Reverend William D. Snodgrass, of Goshen,
New York, is a son of Reverend James Snodgrass, of New Hanover, Dauphin county, Pennsylvania,
who deceased in 1846. The late Doctor James S. Rich, of Churchville, was the son of Mary
Snodgrass, the granddau. of James the second.
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(3 Apr 1878) - Deed Book 184, page 193: Anna M. Snodgrass, Benjamin Snodgrass,
James Snodgrass estate, et al to Albert S. Vail, Doylston Twp.
Recorded 3 Apr 1878.
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1880 Bucks Co PA Census
7-138-27-10:
Benj. Snodgrass
Doylestown Twp., 7-138-27-11:
Ann Snodgrass
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1887 -- Hist. of Bucks Co., page 540:
(Doylestown) It was the obvious intention of Langhorne and Kirkbride to open the region to
settlement, and the first actual settlers made their appearance during the ten years immediately
following the time of their purchase [1726>. Among this number were the following: ...
Benjamin Snodgrass, an emigrant from Ireland, whose whole family perished on the voyage,
except one dau. .. .
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page 1032:
James Jefferson Greer, retired merchant, P.O. Dublin, was born in this township in 1801.
About the year 1732 two brothers, Matthew and John Greer, came from Dublin, Ireland, and
located in Bucks county. They were unmarried, and one of them was quite young. They
purchased three hundred acres of land, and Matthew married Jane Savidge, by whom he had six
children. Matthew was the second child, and lived on the farm until his death. He married Sarah,
dau. of James Snodgrass of Bucks county. They had six children, two of whom died when
young. James Jefferson was the second son. His father died in 1811, when the farm was divided
between four of the children, John, James Jefferson, Jane and Ann. Our subject remained on the
homestead farm until he was 27 years old. He then married Eliza, dau. of Griffith and Mary
(Matthias) Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Greer have three sons and three daus.: Joseph, engaged in the
mercantile business at Newtown; John, on the home farm; Mary, at home; Sarah, married and
living in Philadelphia; James, a lawyer in Philadelphia; and Jane Ann (Mrs. Andrews, of
Washington, D.C.). For fifty-eight years Mr. Greer has been engaged in the mercantile business,
and his long continuance in that trade has made his name a familiar one throughout his county,
and he is universally respected. Mrs. Greer died in 1870. Mr. Greer is now 86 years old, and
has but recently given up business. He was president of the Doylestown and Dublin turnpike,
but soon resigned that position. He has always been a member of the Presbyterian Church, and
politically he is a stanch democrat.
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(7 Jan 1888) - Deed Book 227, page 18: Anna M. Snodgrass estate & James Snodgrass estate
to Benjamin Snodgrass, Doylston Twp.
Recorded 7 Jan 1888.
(2 Apr 1888) - Deed Book 227, page 203: Benjamin Snodgrass est. to Charles Howard Magill,
Doylston Twp.
Recorded 2 Apr 1888.
1889 -- The Cent. Mem. of the Presby. of Carlisle, vol. 2:
pages 70-71: Rev. James Snodgrass
James Snodgrass was the son of Benjamin Snodgrass, and was born near Doylestown, Bucks
Co., PA, 23 Jul 1763. His grandfather emigrated from the north of Ireland about the year 1700,
and settled in Bucks Co., PA. James graduated at the Univ. of Pennsylvania in 1783, and was for
a time tutor at that institution. He afterwards studied theology under the direction of Rev.
Nathaniel Irwin, then pastor of the church of Neshaminy, in said county, and was licensed to
preach the gospel by the Presbytery of Philadelphia in Dec 1785. He preached for eighteen
months in vacant congregations and destitute places in the central and northern part of the
State of New York. In 1787 he received and accepted a call rom the church of Hanover, within
the bounds of this Presbytery, and was ordained and installed pastor of the same, 18 May 1788.
At these services there were present, of this Presbytery, Revs. John Elder, John Hoge, John Linn,
John Craighead, Robert Cooper, and Samuel Waugh. His pastorate in this congregation
extended over a period of 58 years. He died 2 Jul 1846, and was interred in the graveyard of the
old Hanover church.
Mr. Snodgrass was a man noted for sound judgement, great excellence of character,
soundness in the faith, and was eminent for diligence in and devotedness to the work of the
ministry.
In his intercourse with the people he was always affable and kind. Among his ministerial
brethren he was distinguished for retiring modesty and unaffected humility. As a preacher, his
sermons were the result of careful study, and characterized for solid thought, logical power, and
for clear and forcible expression. As a pastor, he was regular and faithful in the work of family
visitation and in the catechetical instruction of the young.
His salary, although his congregation in the early part of his ministry was numerous, was
small. As a consequence he was obliged to purchase a farm, on which he lived and which he
cultivated throughout his whole ministerial life. The congregation to which he ministered
became greatly reduced by emigration, but he continued in the regular and faithrul discharge of
his ministerial duties unto the end. Throughout his whole ministerial life, such was his uniform
good health that he was, only on two occasions, prevented from occupying his pulpit be reason
of sickness. He died 2 Jul 1846, in the full possession of all his faculties, and in great
peace of mind and no fear of death.
He was twice married, and both his wives are interred with him in the same graveyard. He
was the father of the late Rev. William D. Snodgrass, D.D., of Goshen, NY, and of Mrs. Martha
Davis Snodgrass, wife of Dr. William Simonton, of Harrisburg, PA, and grandfather of Rev.
William Simonton, of Emmittsburg, MD, of Rev. Ashbel Green Simonton, late missionary in
South America, and of Judge John W. Simonton, of Harrisburg, PA.
(page 447)
Rev. James Snodgrass was one of the remarkable men of his times. He was very strict in his
regard for the Sabbath, and insisted on its observance by others. In this and like matters he
had gotten the ill will of some of his neighbors, especially some of the Germans, who were more
lax in their notions about the observance of the Lord's day. The story is told that these last
determined to annoy the parson by electing him constable, believing that he would not serve and
would therefore have to pay a fine. But to their surprise the old gentleman promptly came
forward and was qualified in the ordinary form and had a deputy sworn in at the same time. The
next day he sent the deputy over the whole neighborhood to warn his petty tormentors to move
their fences back off the highways, which they had been infringing upon for years. We are told
that the old minister sat on his porch and watched the enemy digging post holes most of that
summer. But it has alwasy been very hard to get the children of those men into the Presbyterian
Church.
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pages 447-453: Rev. Ashbel Green Simonton
Rev. Ashbel Green Simonton was born in Dauphin Co., PA, 20 Jan 1833. He was a child of
the covenant, being the youngest son of Dr. William Simonton, of West Hanover, Dauphin Co.,
and Martha Snodgrass, who was the second daughter of Rev. James Snodgrass, for fifty-eight
years pastor of the Hanover Presbyterian church.
The father was a physician, and the son of a physician. He was a ruling elder in the Derry
church, and for four years he represented his district in Congress. His mother was a daughter of
the manse, a lady of refinement and unaffected piety. From both parents, therefore, the subject
of this sketch inherited a dower of culture and devotion.
The very name which was conferred on the future missionary at his baptism, is a significant
hint as to the principles and prredilections of the parents, and we are told that it was given
with the express hope that the child might some day become a "Mr. Green."
It was the natural ambition of such parents to give their son the advantages of a liberal
education. He began his classical studies in the Harrisburg Academy. After two years
preparatory study, he entered the College of New Jersey, where he took a full course, and was
graduated in 1852. His scholarship and acquirements were much above the ordingary grade of
his class.
After spending some eighteen months in Mississippi, in charge of an academy of boys, he
returned home to Harrisburg in Jul 1854 and entered upon the study of law.
The following winter was a time of special religious interest among the churches in
Harrisburg. He became deeply interested in the subject of personal salvation. The "breaking in
of light" upon his soul was a gradual process, but in the spring he made a public and formal
consecration of himself to the service of Christ.
It is not strange that these services suggested to his sensitive spirit the question of his
duty to engage in the work of the gospel ministry. He has left his convictions on record in his
journal: "My feelings in this respect have been remarkable. I was in baptism consecrated to
this work, and through life the conviction has rested upon me that I was answerable for the vows
assumed for me by my parents, and I have looked forward to the day when I should fulfil those
vows. And what is stranger still, it has been one of the strongest wishes of the past three or
four years that I might be fitted and called to preach the gospel. Another things that has
deepened this desire is the interet everywhere expressed in me, and the confident hope
entertained that finally I would study for the ministry--at home, among friends, and even
among comparative strangers. And now, if it seems to be my duty and privilege to fulfil these
expectations, I will joyfully consent, and bless God that he has put such honor upon me."
The decisions to study theology was quickly made. In two weeks after his first communion
season, which occurred 6 May 1855, he began the study of Hebrew, and he entered the theological
seminary at Princeton early in September.
Here the cause of missions began to lay hold of him. A sermon by Dr. Charles Hodge on the
duty of the church as a teacher made a deep impression on his mind. From this time his journal
and letters began to show that it was, as he expressed it, "a matter to be taken into serious
consideration whether, since most prefer to remain, it is not my duty to go."
By the time his seminary course was finished, though many ties bound him to the land of his
birth, and tempting offers of useful and honorable employment on the hoome field were offerred
him, he steadfastly set his face to the foreign work.
He was licensed to preach by the Carlisle Presbytery at Greencastle, 14 Apr 1858.
Having accidently injured his knee while taking exercise in the gymnasium, he was compelled
to submit to a severe surgical operation that he might not lose the use of his knee for life.
The operation proved successful, and he obtained a complete cure. His missionary interest
suffered no abatement during his temporary interruption of study.
His attention had been turned to Brazil as a vast and needy field, and when, in Oct 1858,
he made his formal application to the Board for appointment as a foreign missionary, he made
mention of brazil as the country in which he was most deeply interested, but left the final
decision of the question to the judgment of the Board. He was not insenible to the magnitude
of the undertaking upon which he adventured.
There was no Protestant missionary in all that vast empire, and hitherto the Govermnent,
which was densely Papal in spirit, had refused toleration of the pure gospel.
The spirit in which he embarrked on this great enterprise may be gathered from his own
words: "What can one or two missionaries accomplish in an empire as large as the United States,
and in a city nearly as large as Philadelphia? It will be a great trial of faith and patience.
The work is so perfectly hopeless by mere human agency that they who undertake it must either
find support by resting upon the power of God, or else despair."
The time fixed for his departure to Brazil was May 1859, but so anxious was he to be about
his life-work that he went on to New York and spent two months in the study of the Portuguese
language. Duriing this time he made frequent addresses among the churches on the claims and
needs of Brazil.
He was ordained for his work by the Presbytery of Carlisle 14 Apr 1859 at Harrisburg. On
this occasion he preached a characteristic sermon from the words, "Com over into Macedonia and
help us." It was published the following summer in the Presbyterian Magazine. The ordination
sermon was preached by his uncle, the Rev. Dr. Snodgrass, of Goshen, NY, from the Rev. 14:6
"The vision of the angel flying into the midst of heaven, and having the everlasting gospel to
preach to every people." The discourse was worthy the theme and the occasion. The charge was
delivered by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Creigh, and was tender, affectionate, and stimulating, to the
young evangelist about to become the pioneer of the church in a distant and difficult field of
labor. The solemn service closed with the missionary chant, "My soul is not at rest," which
was a favorite with Mr. Simonton.
On 18 Jun 1859 he sailed from Baltimore in the merchant ship "Banshee," Captain Kane, for
Rio de Janeiro, where he arrived on 12 Aug. He was very kindly received by some American
merchants and others resident in the city to whom he had letters of introduction. He also made
warm personal friends among the English families of the place. He never forgot the kindness of
a few christians, who not only welcomed him to their little circle of congenial society, but
helped to prepare the way for his work.
For some months he preached as opportunity offered to the English-speaking population, but
labored among the seamen, visiting the port, and held frequent services on shipboard for their
benefit. But he was not satisfied with anything short of reaching the native population, and
to do this he must be master of the Portuguese language. The the acquisition of this necessary
instrument for reaching the people he gave himself up with consuming zeal. He "saturated
himself" with the literature of the country. He read whatever came within his reach, and
studied the colloquial of the people on the streets, in the shops, and at the places of public
resosrt. It is not strange that he made rapid progress. Men generally succeed who work with
his enthusiasm and persistence.
Remembering that he had been sent out by the board as a pioneer, he began to explore the
country, and made a careful study of all that fell under his eye. Wherever he went he
distributed the Bible and religious tracts in the vernacular of the people. He was received
morre cordially than he had expected. He was gratified to find that the way seemed open for
extensive operations. He had been imipressed from the first with the vastness of the field;
but he had not been so sure that it was "white already to the harvest."
Perhaps his first effort at formal teaching in Portuguese language was the starting of a
Bible class, Sabbath, 19 May 1861. He makes a note of it that it was at 3 o'cock in the
afternoon. He says, "It was with some tremor that I awaited the hour. Two were present and
seemed interested. I began with Matthew's gospel. The second Sabbath three were present; the
third more, and on the fourth it was a most gladsome sight to see the room fill up with men and
women waiting to be taught the word of God."
We cannot notice all the details of his early work in the great capital of Brazil. Suffice
it to say that these labors culminated in the organization--12 Jan 1862--of the first
Protestant church in the kingdom, if we except some independent work which had been done by a
Dr. Kalley, a Scotch minister, who, with no church, board, or society behind him, had gathered
some converts before this in Rio de Janeiro.
In the meantime others had come to his assistance. He no longer felt the loneliness and
isolation of his position as the only Protestant missionary in the whole empire. His
brother-in-law, Rev. Dr. Blackford and his wife had joined him, and leaving the mission in his
charge he returned to this country. The feeble health of his mother was one motive for this
step. She was soon called home to glory. On 19 Mar 1863 he was married to Miss Hellen
Murdock, of Baltimore, and soon after he sailed with his wife for his chosen field of work.
On the first Sabbath after landing they were delighted to see the room in which the
service was held crowded with attentive worshipers. The work continued to prosper and grow.
His journal notes frequent additions to the church. Soon Dr. Blackford under a new mission
under the very walls of the Romish University of Sao Paulo, and Brother Simonton girded himself
to carry on the whole work in Rio de Janeiro.
14 Jun 1864 he gratefully records the birth of a daughter--an event speedily followed by
an overwhelming sorrow. Nine days later his beloved wife passed beyond the sense of sight and
left him stunned and almost broken-hearted. But let me quote his own words: "Just when my cup
of earthly happiness was full, the chief soure of my joy is taken from me. Every waking moment
tells me of my loss. I feel a void which nothing can fill save God alone. Thanks to his name
for acces to him in prayer, and the assurance that he is my father and careth for me....
Thanks to him who died and rose again for the firm belief that these natural feelings, so
wholly rrebellious against what has happened, do not tell the whole tuth--that there is a balm
even for
such wounds as these. Heaven is the home of the believer; it is my home."
His sister, Mrs. Blackford, took charge of his motherless babe, and he plunged into the
manifold work of the mission. The lesson which he drew from his bereavement was, "The time is
short--what thou doest, do quickly." He threw himself the more heartily into the work of
winning souls. In November of that year he took a leading part in the establishment of the
first
Protestant newspaper ever printed in Brazil. It was called The Evangelical Press.
This new enterprise was launched in prayer, and has been greatly blessed to the good of
his native Brazilians. But it added much to his labors. The greater part of the matter
published in it was from his pen, then he preached three times a week in Portuguese and
generally once in English.
In order to be nearer his work of editing and preaching he took a house in the heart of
the city. The move was regretted by his friends as exposing him to the malarial influences of
a large and not very clean city. But to their remonstrance he replied that foreign meerchants
lived iin that part of the city for the purpose of trade; and that foreign missionaries ought
to be equally brave and self-denying.
It was in this locality and wholly absorbed in his work that the last few months of his
life were spent. The intensity of his application no doubt hastened the end. He worked,
indeed, as though it were the afternoon of his little day and he had heard the master saying,
"The night cometh."
Yet strange as it seems to us, he did not feel or see his danger, and only stopped his
untiring pen when physical prostration compelled him to desist. Then he started to make a
visit at his brother-in-law's, thinking the little trip by steamer would work as an alterative
and bring him out all right. He reached Sao Paulo, far from well, but even his friends did
not apprehend any immediate danger. He had the attention of an American physician, a man of
skill and of eminent piety, but it was all in vain. In a little more than a week it was all
over, and the pioneer missionary of Brazil had fallen asleep in Jesus.
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pages 453-??
Mrs. Alexander L. Blackford
The maiden name of Mrs. Blackford was Elizabeth W. Simonton, and she was
born 4 Sep 1822, in Dauphin Co., PA, being the sister of Rev. Ashbel Green
Simonton, the missionary to Brazil, a sketch of whose life may be found in
this volume.
While a pupil in the female seminary, at Newark, Delaware, she became a
subject of renewing grace. Her experience was remarkably clear and decided,
and her hope steadfast and unwavering. About the time her brother Ashbel
Green was preparing to go to Brazil, she became acquainted with the Rev.
Alexander L. Blackford, of Martin's Ferry, OH. Mr. Blackford being under
appointment as a missionary to the same field, and anxious to enter it the
following year, they were married in Harrisburg, PA, 8 Mar 1860, and sailed
soon afterward from Baltimore, MD, for Rio de Janeiro. They landed at that
city 25 Jul after a stormy passage of some ninety days, barely escaping
shipwreck on the voyage. During the terrific violence of the winds and waves,
heavy seas swept over the decks drenching their wearing apparel and bedding,
and subjecting them not only to great discomfort, but to great peril for
several days. Mr. Simonton knowing the time of their departure from the
United States, and that the vessel was already overdue at Rio De Janeiro for
six weeks or more, naturally inferred that they had been lost at sea, and
wrote to this effect to friends at home. But fortunately the friends at home
knew better, as intelligence had come from them at the island of Barbadoes,
where the ship stopped for supplies, and for an additional seaman to replace
one of the crew who had lost his life by a fall from the rigging during the
storm.
Mrs. Blackford was a faithful missionary and a true help-
[we need the rest of this>
(23 Dec 1892)- Deed Book 253, page 604: Anna M. Snodgrass estate & Benjamin
Snodgrass estate, & James Snodgrass estate, et al to Charles Howard Magill,
Doylston Twp.
Recorded 23 Dec 1892.
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1900 Soundex
Buckingham, 46-12-3-82:
Mary Snodgrass 54-F-IRE Mar 1846
(living alone)
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1905 -- History of Doylestown, Davis, page 307: Benjamin Snodgrass.
[This biographical sketch is merely a condensation of the sketch that appeared
in Davis's 1876 History of Bucks Co., and so is not repeated here.>
(26 Sep 1910)- Deed Book 357, page 638: Mary A. Snodgrass to Frank E.
Bothers, Buckham Twp. Recorded 26 Sep 1910.
29 Aug 1918 -- Mary Snodgrass died 29 Aug 1918, age 36y 9m; w/o James Snodgrass; buried Sec.
K, Row 10, Neshaming of Warwick Cem. [with Benj., d. 1792, James, d. ??; Ann, d. 1811).
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BUTLER COUNTY (974.891)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Butler County Cemetery Inventory, vols. 1-5 (Butler Co. Hist. Soc.) yes
vol. 2, The North-Central Twps. - yes (pages 56, 315)
vol. 3, Central Co. Area - yes (pages 19, 32, 44, 45, 409, 569)
vol. 4, The Central Twps. - yes (page 52)
[we may still need some of these>
Cemetery Records of Butler Co., PA - NS
Evans City Cemetery Records, Evans City, Butler, PA - NS
West Liberty Cemetery, Brady Twp., Butler Co., PA (Copper) NS
CENSUS RECORDS
1840 census - yes
1850 census - yes
1860 census - yes
1870 census index - yes
1880 soundex - yes
1900 soundex - yes
1910 miracode - yes
1920 soundex - yes
CHURCH RECORDS
East Butler Presbyterian Church: Baptisms, 1908-1976; Early Births,
Early Deaths (Cherry--1989) yes
Historical Sermon, United Presbyterian Congregation of Harmony, Butler
Co., PA (Kerr--1876) (unindexed)
175 Southwestern PA Marriages Performed by Rev. Abraham Boyd,
1802-1849
(Presbyterian) (Closson) NS
St. Peter's German Evangelical Protestant United Church, Zelienople,
Butler Co., PA: Marriage, Baptismal, and Death Redords, 1858-1912
(Ziegler) NS
St. Paul's German Lutheran and Reformed Church, Zelienoble, Butler Co.,
PA: Confirmation, Baptism, Marriage, & Death Records, 1821-1905
(Ziegler) NS
Through the Years with Our Church, 1804-1954: The First United
Presbyterian Church, Butler, PA (French) (unindexed)
COURT RECORDS
Index to Butler Co., PA, Wills, 1796-1900 (Closson & Closson) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Beautiful, Bountiful Butler Co., PA (McCorry) (unindexed)
Butler Co., PA: A Pictorial History (Curtis Meadia--1993) (unindexed)
Early Life Along the Slippery Rock (Ralston--1967) (unindexed)
Historic Saxonburg and Its Neighbors (Saxonburg Hist. and Restoration
Commission--1990) (unindexed)
History of Butler Co., PA (Butler Co. Hist. Soc.--1982) [partial index]
NS
History of Fairview, Butler Co., PA (Work--1978) NS
Merrie Olde Middlesex (Lee--1976) yes
Yes! There is a Slippery Rock (Slippery Rock Heritage Assoc.--1991) NS
LAND RECORDS
Land Atlas & Plat Book, Butler Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1986) NS
Surname Index to 1874 Combination Atlas of Butler & the State of
Pennsylvania from Actual Surveys & Official Records (Romig) NS
Film #893,656 = Deed Index, grantors, 1800-1925 - yes
MILITARY RECORDS
Revolutionary War Veterans Who Settled in Butler Co., PA
(Myers--1987)
NS
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RECORDS
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1840 Census
Centre Twp., page 123:
James Snodgrass = 1 m 30-40, 1 f 20-30.
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1850 Census
Middlesex Twp., page 62, #174/174:
John Snotgrass 27-M-PA farmer, $2000
North Butler Twp., page 87, #94/94:
James Snodgrass 45-M-IRE farmer, $400
Sarah Snodgrass 36-F-IRE
Sarah Snodgrass 10-F-PA
John Snodgrass 8-M-PA
Agness Snodgrass 6-F-PA
Thomas Snodgrass 5-M-PA
Elizabeth Snodgrass 1-F-PA
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16 Apr 1855 -- James H. Snodgrass, s/o J. & G. S., d. 16 Apr 1855, buried
North Cemetery, Butler.
1858 -- Property Owners Map, Penn Twp.:
J. Snodgrass owned land bounded by lands of T. Robison, J. Bulford,
Chas.
Hayes,
Th. _artley, Anderson & Jac. Bartley, & W. Dickson.
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1860 Census
Centre Twp., page 174, #645/634:
James Snodgrass 56-M-IRE farmer, $562/227
Sarah Snodgrass 46-F-IRE
Sarah Snodgrass 19-F-PA
John Snodgrass 18-M-PA
Agness Snodgrass 16-F-PA
Thomas Snodgrass 14-M-PA
Elizabeth Snodgrass 11-F-PA
Mary Snodgrass 8-F-PA
Samuel Snodgrass 4-M-PA
Penn Twp., page 740, #251/64:
Robert Snodgrass 42-M-PA farmer, $3000/400
[vss - b. ca 1818, s/o Thomas]
Elizabeth Snodgrass 45-F-IN
Sarah Snodgrass 18-F-KY
John Snodgrass 16-M-PA farmer [John T., m. Jane E.]
LeRoy Snodgrass 13-M-PA
[named in gf Thos.' 1864 Allegheny Co PA will]
Cornelius Snodgrass 9-M-PA
[named in gf Thos.' 1864 Allegheny Co PA will]
Priscilla? Snodgrass 6-F-PA [? Permelia]
Martha Snodgrass 4-F-PA
Thomas Snodgrass 14-M-PA [??? is this a son ?]
[see will of Thomas Snodgrass, d. 1864, Allegheny Co., PA>
[see Descendants of Robert Snodgrass & Jean White>
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1870 Census index:
Centre Twp., page 97:
James Snodgrass
[vss - from Gene Phillips ...]
Centre, Roll M593-1315, p97-58
SNODGRASS JAMES m 1803 67 Ire Ire Ire M Farmer., $800
SNODGRASS Sarah f 1814 56 Ire Ire Ire M $100
SNODGRASS Mary f 1852 18 PA Ire Ire S
SNODGRASS Samuel m 1856 14 PA Ire Ire S
Jefferson Twp., page 282:
J. T. Snodgrass
[vss - from Gene Phillips ...]
Jefferson, Roll M593-1316, p282-20
SNODGRASS J.T. m 1845 25 PA M Farmer, $250 [vss - s/o Robert]
SNODGRASS Jane E f 1846 24 PA M
SNODGRASS Robert E m 1869 1 [Robert Elmer]
[vss - Robert Elmer is ancestor of SCS Member Earl R. Snodgrass
[eatar@aol.com>]
Borough of Portersville, Muddy-creek Twp., page 365:
Cornelius Snodgrass
[vss - from Gene Phillips ...]
Portersville, Roll M593-1316, p365-35/33
SNODGRASS, CORNELIUS m 1852 18 PA App. Blacksmith [vss - s/o
Robert]
DUFFORD, George m 1845 25 PA Blacksmith, $200
DUFFORD,Susan f 1845 25 PA
Penn Twp., page 400:
Robert Snodgrass
[vss - from Gene Phillips ...]
Penn, M593-1316, p 400-67/67
SNODGRASS ROBERT m 1814 56 PA Farmer $6000/1500
SNODGRASS Elizabeth f 1813 57 KY
SNODGRASS Cornelius m 1854 16 PA [vss - above w/Dufford]
SNODGRASS Permelia f 1856 14 PA
SNODGRASS Martha f 1858 12 PA
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(28 Aug 1871) Deed Book 29, page 156: J. J. Snodgrass & E. J. Snodgrass et al
to A. M. Johnston, Center Twp.
Recorded 28 Aug 1871.
(2 Nov 1871) - Deed Book 29, page, 366: John Snodgrass estate, Margaret
Snodgrass, Hannah G. Snodgrass et al to Eliza S. Patterson, Middlesex Twp.
Recorded 2 Nov 1871.
(8 Feb 1875) - Deed Book 40, page 216: James Snodgrass to Mary A. Snodgrass,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 8 Feb 1875.
(8 Feb 1875) - Deed Book 40, page 218: James Snodgrass to Agness Nesbitt,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 8 Feb 1875.
(8 Feb 1875) - Deed Book 40, page 220: James Snodgrass to Sam'l Snodgrass,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 8 Feb 1875.
(8 Feb 1875) - Deed Book 40, page 222: James Snodgrass to Elizabeth Snodgrass,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 8 Feb 1875.
(8 Feb 1875) - Deed Book 40, page 224: James Snodgrass to J. J. Snodgrass,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 8 Feb 1875.
(8 Feb 1875) - Deed Book 40, page 226: James Snodgrass to Thos. C. Snodgrass,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 8 Feb 1875.
(26 Jan 1875) Deed Book 41, page 474: John Snodgrass estate to James Rankin, Penn Twp.
Recorded 26 Jan 1875.
(18 Sep 1878) Deed Book 55, page 136: Cornelius Snodgrass & Susan Snodgrass
to Wm. R. Harbison, Jefferson Twp.
Recorded 18 Sep 1878.
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1880 Soundex
Connoquenesing Twp., 19-37-20-13:
J. T. Snodgrass 35-M-PA [John T. s/o Robert & Eliz.]
Jane Snodgrass 34-F-PA wife
Elmer Snodgrass 11-M-PA son
[vss - Robert Elmer - 1900 Leavenworth Co KS, m. Ernestine]
Mary Snodgrass 9-F-PA dau.
Melissa Snodgrass 5-F-PA dau.
Frank Snodgrass 2-M-PA son
Jefferson Twp., 19-44-5-14:
Susan Harbison
***
Cornelias Snodgrass 5-M-PA grandson [1900 Fayette Co PA]
[vss - from Gene Phillips ...
Jefferson, 19-44-5-14, T9-1109, p294-36/36
SNODGRASS CORNELIUS GS 1875 5 PA PA PA S
[vss - s/o Cornelius, s/o Robert ?]
[Gene's note - s/o Susan Harbison ?, 1900 Fayett Co]
HARBISON Susan GM 1810 70 PA PA PA Wid Keeps House
HARBISON Susan D 1854 26 PA PA PA Div [vss - m. Cornelius ?]
COOPER Harry GS 1880 PA PA PA S
COOPER William GS 1880 PA PA PA S
STEP Samuel GS 1880 PA PA PA S
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(13 Mar 1882) Deed Book 63, page, 514: James Snodgrass to Sam'l Snodgrass,
Center Twp.
Recorded 13 Mar 1882.
(12 Jun 1884) Deed Book 67, page 317: John J. Snodgrass & Eliza J. Snodgrass
et al to Nancy J. Kipages
Recorded 12 Jun 1884.
(4 Aug 1883) - Deed Book 69, page 64: Samuel Snodgrass & Emma Snodgrass et al
to Geo. Reno, Butler Borough.
Recorded 4 Aug 1883.
(19 Oct 1883) Deed Book 70, page 357: Samuel Snodgrass & Emma Snodgrass et al
to Lydia J. Convery, Center Twp.
Recorded 19 Oct 1883.
(4 Dec 1884) - Deed Book 75, page 120: Robert Snodgrass & Elizabeth Snodgrass
et al to Cornelius Snodgrass, Penn Twp.
Recorded 4 Dec 1884.
(26 Jun 1885) Deed Book 80, page 52: Mary A. Snodgrass et al to John F. Shaffer,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 26 Jun 1885.
(16 Mar 1887) Deed Book 90, page 55: Cornelius Snodgrass to F. A. Conkle,
lease, Penn. Twp.
Recorded 16 Mar 1887.
(16 Sep 1889) Deed Book 106, page 358: John T. Snodgrass to John A. Steel,
lease. Recorded 16 Sep 1889.
(28 Apr 1892) Deed Book 130, page 364: C. Snodgras to Thos. W. Phillips,
lease, Penn. Twp.
Recorded 28 Apr 1892.
(2 Jul 1892) - Deed Book 132, page 230: Thomas C. Snodgrass to L. R. McAboy,
Butler Borough.
Recorded 2 Jul 1892.
(26 Aug 1892) Deed Book 132, page 435: Cornelius Snodgrass, Catharine A.
Snodgrass, et al to Sarah J. Barrickman, Butler Borough.
Recorded 26 Aug 1892.
(25 Sep 1896) Deed Book 164, page 328: Cornelius Snodgrass by Admr., to
Catharine Snodgrass, Butler Borough.
Recorded 25 Sep 1896.
[the book number may be wrong on this one>
(21 Sep 1896) Deed Book 166, page 313: Cornelius Snodgrass by Administrator
to A. H. Behm, Penn Twp.
Recorded 21 Sep 1896.
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1900 Soundex
Middlesex Twp., 30-82-16-8:
John W. Snodgrass 47-M-PA Jan 1853
Bell Snodgrass 43-F-PA Dec 1856 wife
Harry Snodgrass 18-M-PA Feb 1882 son
Roy Snodgrass 16-M-PA Aug 1883 son
Earl Snodgrass 9-M-PA Mar 1891 son
Butler, West North St., Hse #240, 49-59-11-74:
Catherine A. Snodgrass 44-F-PA Jul 1855 [vss - m. Cornelius s/o Robt.]
John Snodgrass 16-M-PA May 1884 son
Harvey Snodgrass 12-M-PA Oct 1887 son
James Snodgrass 8-M-PA Jul 1891 son
Edith E. Snodgrass 6-F-PA Dec 1893 dau.
Sarah J. Snodgrass 52-F-KY Dec 1847 sister-in-law [vss - d/o Robert & Eliz. on 1860
Butler Co PA]
Connoquenesing Twp., 49-68-3-56:
John T. Snodgrass 55-M-PA Jan 1845 [vss - d. 1923; s/o Robert & Eliz.]
Jane E. Snodgrass 54-F-PA Oct 1845 wife [d. 1918]
Frank Snodgrass 22-M-PA Feb 1878 son
Flora J. Snodgrass 19-F-PA Nov 1880 dau.
Margaret Snodgrass 14-F-PA May 1886 dau. [m. Snow]
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(27 Dec 1901) Deed Book 202, page 198: J. T. & Jane E. Snodgrass to Henry H. Hall,
Butler Borough & Twp.
Recorded 27 Dec 1901.
(28 Oct 1908) Deed Book 263, page 237: Eliza M. Snodgrass to Adam J. Miller, Rel.
Recorded 28 Oct 1908.
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1910 Miracode
66-63-285:
Robert K. Cooper
***
Lee Snodgrass 62-M-PA brother-in-law
Butler, 66-70-38:
Catherine Snodgrass 54-F-PA
Harvey Snodgrass 21-M-PA son
Edith Snodgrass 15-F-PA dau.
+ 1 non-relative
Butler, 66-71-403:
John Snodgrass 26-M-PA
Eliza M. Snodgrass 27-F-PA wife
67-80-40:
Ernie G. Snodgrass 36-M-PA
Berrie M. Snodgrass 27-F-PA wife
Clara B. Snodgrass 7-F-PA dau.
Elry L. Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Susie J. Snodgrass 3-F-PA dau.
Olive E. Campbell 1-F-PA adopted dau.
+ 1 non-relative
67-83-210:
John T. Snodgrass 65-M-PA
Jane E. Snodgrass 64-F-PA
Margaret Snow 3x-F- dau. [abt 34]
Ellen E. Snow -F-PA granddau.
Mary M. Snow -F-PA granddau.
67-83-228:
Frank Snodgrass 32-M-PA [s/o John T. & Jane]
Margaret L. Snodgrass 26-F-PA wife
Mabel Snodgrass 5-F-PA dau.
Martha Snodgrass 4-F-PA dau.
Thomas E. Snodgrass 2-M-PA son
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(24 Apr 1911) -- Deed Book 287, page 453: John F. Snodgrass & Eliza M.
Snodgrass et al to Louise M. Sherman, 5th Ward Butler.
Recorded 24 Apr 1911.
(1 Sep 1911) -- Deed Book 289, page 345: John F. & Eliza M. Snodgrass et al to
J. Campbell Brandon, 5th Ward Butler.
Recorded 1 Sep 1911.
(13 Nov 1914) -- Deed Book 313, page 108: Frank Snodgrass & Margaret
Snodgrass to Martha J. Wilson, Connog Twp.
Recorded 13 Nov 1914.
(12 Dec 1914) -- Deed Book 316, page 146: Susan Snodgrass estate, Cornelius G.
Snodgrass, Bessie M. Snodgrass et al to Adam Miniger, Jefferson Twp.
Recorded 12 Dec 1914.
(24 Dec 1915) -- Deed Book 325, page 410: John T. & Jane E. Snodgrass to Frank
Styskala, Connqg. Twp.
Recorded 24 Dec 1915.
30 Jan 1916 -- Baptisms in East Butler Presbyterian Church:
Kenneth Braden Snodgrass, b. 18 Apr 1907.
Alice Maud Snodgrass, b. 19 Jan 1907.
Benjamin Franklin Snodgrass, b. 5 Jul 1911.
Katherine Louise Snodgrass, b. 22 Sep 1913.
1918 -- Jane E. Snodgrass, b. 1845, d. 1918, buried White Oak Springs United
Presbyterian Cemetery, Connoquenessing Twp. (with John T. Snodgrass, d. 1923).
(16 Sep 1918) -- Deed Book 353, page 22: John T. Snodgrass to Mary Summers,
Butler Twp.
Recorded 16 Sep 1918.
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1920 Soundex
Butler, 74-18-3-68:
Harry A. Snodgrass 31-M-PA
Alice A. Snodgrass 19-F-PA wife
Elizabeth Snodgrass 1y7m-F-PA dau.
James A. Snodgrass 3m-M-PA son
74-22-2-10:
Catherine Snodgrass 62-F-PA
Daniel Aldihold 46-M-PA son
Harly Swaney 23-M-PA lodger
Bruin, 75-4-1-69:
William Snodgrass 50-M-WV
Gussie S. Snodgrass 39-F-WV wife
Callery, 75-32-18-24:
Alla M. Snodgrass 33-M-OH
Cora E. Snodgrass 33-F-PA wife
Anna L. Snodgrass 12-F-PA dau.
Frank M. Snodgrass 10-M-WV son
Virginia M. Snodgrass 7-F-WV dau.
John J. Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Robert E. Snodgrass 8m-M-PA son
75-36-5-42:
C. G. Snodgrass 45-M-PA [Cornelius, s/o Cornelius & Susan, s/o
Robert]
Bessie Snodgrass 37-F-PA wife
Clara Snodgrass 18-F-PA dau.
Elery Snodgrass 16-M-PA son
Susie Snodgrass 13-F-PA dau.
Mabel Snodgrass 9-F-PA dau.
Thomas Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Connoquenessin, 75-39-9-65:
Frank Snodgrass 41-M-PA [d. 1955]
Margaret L. Snodgrass 35-F-PA wife [d.1936]
Mabel Snodgrass 15-F-PA dau.
Martha Snodgrass 14-F-PA dau.
Thomas E. Snodgrass 12-M-PA son
Mildred Snodgrass 8-F-PA dau.
John T. Snodgrass 75-M-PA father [d. 1923]
76-61-15-67:
Frank Snodgrass 37-M-PA
Zenella Snodgrass 36-F-PA wife
Kennith B. Snodgrass 12-M-PA son
Alice M. Snodgrass 10-F-PA dau.
Frank B. Snodgrass 8-M-PA son
Catherine L. Snodgrass 7-F-PA dau.
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(11 Oct 1920) -- Deed Book 371, page 476: John F. & Eliza M. Snodgrass et al
to Harry Gluckman, 5th Ward Butler.
Recorded 11 Oct 1920.
(8 Jun 1921) -- Deed Book 383, page 471: John F. & Eliza M. Snodgrass et al to
Chalmers C. Miller, 5th Ward Butler.
Recorded 8 Jun 1921.
1923 -- John T. Snodgrass, b. 1845, d. 1923, buried White Oak Springs United
Presbyterian Cemetery (with Jane E. Snodgrass, d. 1918).
10 May 1924 -- See Brooke Co., WV: Anna Snodgrass, res. of Callery, PA,
married Fred Gibson.
14 Mar 1927 -- See Brooke Co., WV: Virginia Snodgrass, res. of Callery, PA,
married Carl B. Sharrer.
16 Mar 1930 -- Marjorie Zouella Snodgrass was baptised in the East Butler
Presby. Church; born 28 May 1928.
5 Apr 1931 -- Elva Marie (Mrs. Kenneth) Snodgrass was baptised in the East
Butler Presby. Church.
12 Apr 1931 -- Robert James Snodgrass was baptised in the East Butler Presby.
Church; born 26 Mar 1930.
21 Apr 1935 -- Baptised in the East Butler Presby. Church:
Donald Gorden Snodgrass, s/o Kenneth B. & Elva M. Snodgrass; b. 27 Feb 1932.
Arthur Maxwell Snodgrass, s/o Kenneth B. & Elva M. Snodgrass; b. 12 Jan 1934.
1936 -- Margaret Snodgrass, b. 1883, d. 1936, buried White Oak Spring United
Presbyterian Cemetery (with Frank Snodgrass, d. 1955).
12 Apr 1936 -- Alice Vivian Snodgrass, d/o Kenneth B. & Elva M. Snodgrass, was
baptised in the East Butler Presby. Church; b. 24 Jan 1936.
17 Apr 1938 -- Sara Louise Snodgrass, d/o Kenneth B. & Elva M. Snodgrass, was
baptised in the East Butler Presby. Church; b. 3 Feb 1938.
22 Mar 1940 -- R. Frank Snodgrass Jr., b. 5 Jul 1912, d. 22 Mar 1940, bur.
Butler Co. Memorial Cemetery, Butler Twp. (with Myrtle Z. Snodgrass, d. 1948 &
Robert F. Snodgrass, d. 1966).
5 Feb 1942 -- Eliza M. Snodgrass, b. 26 Sep 1882, d. 5 Feb 1942, buried St.
Mark's Lutheran Cemetery (with John F. Snodgrass, d. 1953).
1943 -- Alla M. Snodgrass, b. 1886, d. 1943, bur. Butler Co. Memorial Cemetery
(with Coral W. Snodgrass, d. 1953).
19 Nov 1948 -- Myrtle Z. Snodgrass, b. 26 Jan 1884, d. 19 Nov 1948, buried
Butler Co. Memorial Cemetery (with R. Frank Snodgras, d. 1940 & Robert F.
Snodgrass, d. 1966).
1953 -- Coral W. Snodgrass, b. 1953, d. 1953; buried Butler Co. Memorial
Cemetery (with Alla M. Snodgrass, d. 1943).
24 Feb 1953 -- John F. Snodgrass, b. 14 May 1884, d. 24 Feb 1953, buried St.
Mark's Lutheran Cemetery (with Eliza M. Snodgrass, d. 1942).
1955 -- Frank Snodgrass, b. 1878, d. 1955, buried White Oak Springs United
Presbyterian Cemetery (with Margaret Snodgrass, d. 1936).
2 Jan 1966 -- Robert F. Snodgrass, b. 29 Jan 1882, d. 2 Jan 1966, buried
Butler Co. Memorial Cemetery (with Myrtle Z. Snodgrass, d. 1948, & R. Frank
Snodgrass, d. 1940).
3 Apr 1966 -- Kathleen Virginia Snodgrass was baptised in the East Butler
Prespby. Church; b. 18 Feb 1951.
1969 -- Catherine Snodgrass, b. 1912, d. 1969, buried Butler Co. Memorial Cemetery.
1969 -- Kenneth B. Snodgrass, b. 1902, d. 1969, buried Greenlawn Burial
Estates, Franklin Twp. (with Elva M. Snodgrass, b. 1910, d. ___).
24 Jul 1974 -- C. Leroy Snodgrass, b. 20 May 1912, d. 24 Jul 1974, buried West
Sunbury Union II Cemetery, Clay Twp. (with M. Genevieve Snodgrass, b. 9 Jan 1913, d. ___).
1976 -- Maude Kennedy Snodgrass, b. 1900, d. 1976, buried Butler Co. Memorial Cemetery.
1978 -- Carl M. Snodgrass, b. 1938, d. 1978, buried Greenlawn Burial Estates
(with Ilene E. Snodgrass, b. 1938, d. ___).
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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PENSION APPLICATION
James E. Snodgrass [I do not have the application & certificate ##, but one of
them appears to be #1,419,716.]
Questionnaire dated 10 Jun 1915
... born 24 Jul 1887... born Butler, PA... enlisted 18 Jun 1909... in
Toledo, OH... res. before enlistment in Butler, PA... occupation at enlistment
Machinist... discharged 21 Jun 1913... at Charleston, SC... res. since
discharge Pottsville, PA... present occupation policeman; height, 5' 8 1/2";
weight 150 lbs.; eyes, blue-gray; hair, brown; complexion, ruddy; permanent
marks or scars, sailor's head on inside of right arm, initials J.E.S. on left arm...
- - - - - - - - - -
Military History of James E. Snodgrass, private, who enlisted 18 Jun 1909 at
Toledo, OH, to serve four years... next of kin, mother. Katherine Snodgrass,
240 W. North St., Butler, Pa...
1909
18 Jun -- Transferred to M.B. Mare Island, CA.
5 Aug -- Transferred to the Philippine Islands.
1912
6 May -- Transferred to M.B. Mare Island, CA, via BUFFALO.
7 Jun -- Transferred to M.B. Philadelphia, PA.
15 Jun -- Transferred to M.B. Norfolk, VA.
24 Aug -- Joined Co. B, 1st Exp. Regt., on the PRAIRIE.
31 Aug -- Ashore at Panama.
1 Sep -- On board the CALIFORNIA en route.
5 Sep -- Ashore at Nicaragua.
21 Nov -- on the BUFFALO en route.
28 Nov -- Ashore at Panama.
27 Dec -- On the PRAIRIE en route.
1913
6 Jan -- Transferred to M.B. Charleston, SC.
19 Feb -- Embarked on the PRIAIRE with Co. M, 2d Exp. Regt.
27 Feb -- Ashore at Guantanamo, Cuba.
27 May -- On the PRAIRIE en route.
1 Jun -- Transferred to M.B. Charleston, SC.
21 Jun -- Honorably discharged at M.B. Charleston, SC, upon expiration of enlistment.
- - - - - - - - - -
Westmoreland Co., PA, 29 Sep 1916, personally appeared... Anthony Graham...
that he has known James E. Snodgrass, of Troop "C" Pennsylvania State Police
since childhood, that he was in the United States Marine Corps at the time
that the said James E. Snodgrass was wounded, also that he has been with the
said James E. Snodgrass almost continuously since the time mentioned, and that
he verily believes that the hearing of the said James E. Snodgrass was
affected by the concussion at the time that he was wounded.
Anthony Graham
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CAMBRIA COUNTY (974.877)
CEMETERY RECORDS
The History of the Evangelical Church Cemetery (Probert--1980) NS
Sandyvale Cemetery, Johnstown, PA: A Recreation of Burials, 1850-1906
(Oyler) NS
CENSUS RECORDS
1920 soundex - yes
CHURCH RECORDS
Dunmyer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elton, Adams Twp., Cambria Co.,
PA;
Parish Registers, 1850-1948 (Waiser--1970) NS
St. Michael's, Loretto, Cambria Co., PA, Baptisms and Burials
(O'Keefe--1986) NS
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sidman, Cambria Co., PA: Parish
Register, 1902-1960 - NS
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Fork, Cambria Co., PA:
Parish
Registers, 1906-1967 - NS
COURT RECORDS
Cambria Co., PA, Willbook Index, 1804-1900 (Collins) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Bicentennial Commemorative History of Loretto, PA (Bentivegna--1976)
(unindexed)
Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Cambria Co., PA (Union Pub.
Co.--1896) NS
Cambria Co. Pioneers (Swank--1910) (unindexed)
Conemaugh Country: The History & Genealogy of Cambria Co., PA, vol.
1 #1
(SW PA Gen. Services) NS
Delano's Domain: A History of Warren Delano's Mining Towns of
Vintondale, Wehrum, & Claghorn (Weber--1991) (unindexed)
For Bread with Butter: The Life-Worlds of East Central Europeans in
Johnstown, PA, 1890-1940 (Morawska) NS
Founding Families of Loretto (Adams) NS
History of Cambria Co., PA (Storey--1907) yes
History of Cambria Co., PA (Gable--1926) [partial index] NS
The Johnstown Flood Story (Core--1968) (unindexed)
LAND RECORDS
Land Atlas & Plat Book, Cambria Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1985)
NS
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
Marriages and Deaths from the Cambria Tribune, Johnstown, PA, vols. 1-5
(Collins) yes (vol. 3)
Marriages & Deaths from the Ebensburg Sky, Cambria Co., PA,
1831-1837
(McGuillis & Iscrupe) NS
VITAL RECORDS
Births, marriages, & Death Certificates, Cambria Co., PA, 1850-1855
(Mulhollen) NS
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RECORDS
10 Jun 1870 -- Cambria Tribune: Married on the 9th by Rev. William Reeves at
Houston House, Mr. William Snodgrass and Miss Louisa Win, both of
Westmoreland Co.
1907 -- Hist. of Cambria Co., vol. 3, pages 128-129:
John W. Tittle, chief draughtsman of the Gautier department of Cambria Steel Company,
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is a descendant of some of the oldest families of the state, and
among his ancestors were soldiers of the French and Indian wars, the Revolution, Pontiac's war,
and of the late Civil war. The dau. of one of his ancestors became the mother of one of the
most distinguished men of Pennsylvania--William Freame Johnston, governor of the commonwealth
from 1847 to 1853.
In the paternal line Mr. Tittle traces his ancestry back through several generations to
Peter Tittle, of Westmoreland county, whose settlement in that part of the state was made about
the year 1760. But Peter Tittle's son James married Ann Freame, who was a dau. of William and
Elizabeth (Johnston) Freame, and Elizabeth Johnston was a dau. of James Johnston, of county
Derry, Ireland, who immigrated to America about the year 1750, and with whom, therefore, this
narrative properly begins. Previous to about the middle of the eighteenth century James
Johnston was a farmer on leased land in county Derry, Ireland, on the river Derg. His lease of
the land expired about 1750, and in the same year he left Ireland with his wife and two sons
Edward and Christie--and one dau., Elizabeth. They landed at Baltimore, and from there are
believed to have gone direct to the Scotch-Irish settlement on Coneacheague creek, in what is
now Franklin county, Pennsylvania, where James Johnston took up land and began farming.
Several years before the immigration of the family England and France had been at war both
in Europe and their American colonies, but at the time of James Johnston's settlement in
Westmoreland county peace prevailed, and the pioneers were gradually working their way into the
frontier regions of Pennsylvania, where land was cheap, the soil rich, and a comfortable home
was assured the industrious settler in return for a few years of patient labor. However, in the
course of a few more years England and France were again at war, and their American colonies
soon became involved in the struggle, one of the principal objects of which was supremacy in
America; and the territory of Westmoreland county was not far from the line between the
possessions of the French and the territory of the English. In May, 1756, Edward Johnston
joined a party of pioneers bound for the country farther west. He never came back, and is
believed to have been killed by the Indian allies of France. Charlie Johnston joined a company
to fight against the Indians during Pontiac's war (1763-1766) and was slain in battle.
Elizabeth Johnston married William Freame, who had been a private in an Irish regiment
raised in Belfast to serve in America during the French and Indian war. He served under Wolfe,
and took part in the capture of Quebec, Canada, in 1759. After peace was declared in 1763 he
returned with the regiment to Belfast, and afterward came back to America, landed at Baltimore
and went from thence to the Conencheague settlement near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, where he
married. After marriage they lived at the Johnston home until after the death of the pioneer
and his wife, and afterward until the time of the Revolution, when they took up land on
Crabtree creek, in Westmoreland county, near the site of the present town of New Alexandria,
where they ever afterward lived.
William Freame was a member of the military company under Captain Bruce on the ill-fated
Sandusky expedition against the Indians in 1782. His wife outlived him several years and was
almost one hundred years old when she died. All her life from childhood she was a strict
Presbyterian, and entertained strong feelings of antipathy against the Roman Catholic church,
her grandmother having been among those in Londonderry who had been persecuted and besieged by
the Catholics in 1690. William and Elizabeth (Johnston) Freame had five daus.. One of them,
Elizabeth Freame, married Alexander Johnston, and their son William Freame Johnston, was
governor of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 1847 to 1853. Another dau., Ann Freame,
married James Tittle, who was a son of Peter Tittle the ancestor of John W. Tittle of Johnstown.
About the year 1760 Peter Tittle settled in the then wilderness region of Westmoreland
county, on the banks of a small creek known as Nine Mile Run, in what is now Unity township.
He was one of three brothers who came from England together, the others being George and Henry
Tittle. The family name of Peter's wife is unknown, but her christian name was Sarah. They
had four sons and one dau.: James, Jonathan, Jeremiah, John and Sarah Tittle. Peter Tittle was
a famous Indian fighter, and had reason for his hatred of the savages who devasted the country
around his home; and family tradition says he was a good shot with the rifle and was able to
count his scalps by the dozen. He was a member of Capt. John McClelland's Company of "Rangers
of the Frontier" of Westmoreland from 1778 to 1783. His house was an occasional stopping place
for soldiers during the latter part of the French and Indian war, and also during the
Revolution. In Pennsylvania Archives (vol. 11, p. 204), is found the following record:
"May 23, 1780, Capt. Isaac Craig, in command of a detachment of "Proctor's Artillery, left
Carlisle for Ft. Pitt... On the way they stopped over night at Peter Tittle's on the night of
Jun 10, 1780. Both Peter Tittle and his wife lived to ripe old age and both are buried in
Unity cemetery in Westmoreland county.
James Tittle, eldest son of Peter and Sarah Tittle, was born in 1775, and died at his farm
home in Unity township, September 17, 1843. In 1796 or 1797 he married Ann Fraeme, as
previously mentioned. She was born in 1779 and died October 5, 1850. Both she and her husband
are buried in the Presbyterian churchyard near New Alexandria. They had children, as follows:
Elizabeth Tittle, married William McKee; they lived at Stockton, California; Jeremiah Tittle,
married first, Dorcas Reed; married second, Sarah Ferguson; she died in 1906. Johnston Tittle,
married Margaret Montgomery; he is deceased. Jonathan Tittle, married Eliza Jackson and lived
at Kittanning, Pennsylvania; now dead. Washington Tittle, married Martha Hudson; deceased.
Hamilton Tittle, married Rachel Wibble; deceased. Andrew Jackson Tittle, married Florinda
Wallace, deceased. William Freame Tittle, died unmarried, October 18, 1801. John Tittle,
married Mary Snodgrass and had eight children; they are deceased.
John Tittle, second child of James and Ann (Freame) Tittle, was born in Unity township,
Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, on the 18th day of February, 1801, and was eleven years old
when his father's family removed to Salem township. In 1819 he went to Greensburg and served
an apprenticeship of three years at the cabinet and chair making trade, and then began business
for himself at New Alexandria. He lived in that town until 1826, at youngstown until 1832, and
in the year last mentioned moved to a point four miles east of Johnstown, and lived there
during the time the viaduct was being constructed. From 1837 to 1843 he kept a boarding house
on the line of the Allegheny Valley railroad, which then was in course of construction. John
Snodgrass, a brother of Mrs. Tittle, was superintendent of construction on the road, and
through him Mr. Tittle obtained the boarding house privilege. On completion of the railroad
Mr. Tittle returned to New Alexandria for a year, then came to Johnstown and worked as
patternmaker in the shops of the old Portage railroad. He was an excellent mechanic, something
of a genius in that respect, and at one time constructed and patented a safety car designed to
obviate accidents on the road, and it was first used on the incline at the west end of the
tunnel. Later on the car was adopted by the State on its roads and was used extensively where
grades were the heaviest. The invention itself was a success, but Mr. Tittle as patentee
realized very little profit from his device. In 1858 he removed with his family to Kittanning,
and two years later returned to Johnstown. In that year (1860) he began the manufacture of a
patent feed cutter, a device of his own invention, and for some time carried on quite an
extensive business in a building formerly occupied by the Johnstown Mechanical Works, on the
site where the Gautier Steel Company built its wire mill in 1878. On the erection of the wire
mill the feed cutter works were removed to a building erected by Mr. Tittle on Portage street,
near Broad street, but the business was soon afterward discontinued and the proprietor returned
to his old trade of chair and cabinet making. He died in Johnstown, August 19, 1882. On the
16th day of December, 1824, John Tittle married Mary Snodgrass, dau. of William and Eleanor
(Beggs) Snodgrass. She was born April 15, 1805, and died January 25, 1875. Both she and her
husband were buried in Sandyvale cemetery, and after the flood of 1889 were removed to Grand
View cemetery.
John Snodgrass, [grand]father of Eleanor[should be Mary] Snodgrass who married John
Tittle, was of Scotch descent, by occupation a farmer, a devout member of the Presbyterian
church, and at the time referred to lived in Martic township in Lancaster county, PA. On the
15th of December 1774, immediately preceeding the Revolutionary war, he was elected a member of
the committee of safety for the borough of Lancaster, and inspector for Martic township. He
was an active member of the Lancaster County Associators, a famous military organization of
Pennsylvania during the war, and served in Captain Brown's company of Colonel Timothy Green's
battalion of Lancaster county militia. On 31 Aug 1776 he marched with the company into New
Jersey against the British, and returned in February of the following year.
William Snodgrass, son of John Snodgrass, was born in Martic township in 1758, and was a
farmer. He too was an Associator, and a member of Captain James Rogers' company of Colonel
Timothy Green's Hanover Rifles. About 1795 he married Eleanor Beggs, dau. of William Beggs,
who was born in Ireland. In 1800 Mr. Snodgrass sold his farm in Lancaster county and removed
to Westmoreland county, where in 1801 he purchased 102 acres from Samuel Ramsey in Unity
township, and at a later date added 130 acres more to his possessions. William and Eleanor
Snodgrass had five children: Elizabeth, John, Mary (married John Tittle), Sarah, and Margaret
Snodgrass.
Children of John and Mary (Snodgrass) Tittle: Ellen Tittle, born December 10, 1825; died
December 2, 1898; married William States, and removed to Missouri. James Tittle, born June 2,
1828; married Mary Ringler Orr; had six children. William Snodgrass Tittle, born March 27,
1831; married Maria Worthington, and lives at San Bernardino, California. Alexander Johnston
Tittle, born August 20, 1833; died unmarried, November 14, 1903. Sarah Ellen Tittle, born
May 7, 1836; married Philip Constable, and lost her life in the Johnstown flood, May 31, 1889.
John Snodgrass Tittle, born December 22, 1839; married Jane Maclay, and lives in Johnstown.
Cyrus Pershing Tittle, born April 28, 1843; unmarried, drowned in the Johnstown flood, May 31,
1889. Charles Lee Tittle, born October 18, 1845; married Ada Woodruff, and lives at
Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
James Tittle, second child and eldest son of John and Mary (Snodgrass) Tittle, was born in
Youngstown, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, on the 2d day of June, 1828, and after he was
six years old lived with his grandparents until the death of his grandfather, James Tittle, in
1843. In 1846 he started out to make his own way in life, and hired out as driver for Captain
George Cupp, of the boat "Naomi," of the Bingham line, on the old state canal between Johnstown
and Pittsburg. About harvest time of the same year he left the canal and worked for his uncle,
Hon. John Snodgrass, on his farm near New Alexandria, and after the crops were harvested he
went to Brady's Bend and found employment in the Great Western Iron Works. He worked for the
company, directly and indirectly, about six years, and late in 1851 came to Johnstown with a Mr.
Cox and helped to start the works which ultimately became the Cambria Iron Company.
On February 2, 1853, Mr. Tittle, in company with his brother Alexander, left Johnstown for
California, traveling by way of the Isthmus of Panama and thence up the coast to Sacramento,
arriving there on the 24th of the same month. He had been promised and expected a clerkship in
the Sacramento postoffice under his uncle, Jonathan Tittle, who was postmaster when the boys
left Johnstown, but who died before their arrival, hence no place was open to him. However, he
soon found work on a farm at five dollars per day and board, which more than kept him, and soon
afterward he took a ranch of one hundred and sixty acres in company with his brother, and
carried it on until 1857, then sold his share to his brother and bought about fifteen acres
across the river from Sacramento and began truck farming on his own account. This business
prospered well enough until the spring of 1859 when, just as the crops were all in, a
destructive flood swept over the tract and washed away everything he had, even to gardening
implements. As soon as possible after that he sold the land and worked as clerk in his
cousin's store at Stockton until June, 1860, when he returned to Johnstown and became
interested with his father in manufacturing the patent feed cutter.
In 1862 Mr. Tittle entered the Union army. He enlisted on August 27th in Company K, One
Hundred and Thirty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and shared in the hardships,
privations and successes incident to army life for one year. Among the more important battles
in which he took part were the Wilderness, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. He was
discharged from service May 29th, 1863, then came home and again associated with his father in
his business enterprises until 1878. In January of that year, when the Gautier works began
operations, he secured a position in the wire mill department, and he always claimed to be the
first man to work for the Cambria Iron Company. After a few months in the wire mill he was
transferred to the Gautier Steel mill and remained in that department as long as he continued
in active pursuits.
On one occasion Mr. Tittle narrowly escaped accidental death. On the 14th of September,
1866, Andrew Johnson and other notables visited Johnstown, and in order to obtain a good view
of the visitors such a great throng of people crowded upon the platform of the Pennsylvania
railroad station that the structure gave way, causing serious results. Among the injured was
Mr. Tittle, who at first was thought to have been killed, and he was confined to his house for
several weeks. On the occasion of the memorable Johnstown flood in 1889 he was at home and
barely escaped with his life. He died October 7, 1901, and is buried in Grand View cemetery.
He became a member of Cambria Lodge No. 278, F. and A. M., in 1867, and of Portage Chapter No.
195, R. A.M., in 1868, and was a member of Emory Fisher Post No. 30, G. A. R., from 1888 to the
time of his death. On the 2d day of April, 1868, James Tittle married Mrs. Mary Ringler Orr,
by whom he had six children, of whom four are living: John W. Tittle, a graduate of the
American School of Correspondence at Chicago; now chief draughtsman in the Gautier department
of Cambria Steel Company; married Sarah Elizabeth Custer, and has three children. Mary Ellen
Tittle, a stenographer, living with her mother in Johnstown. Alexander Dix Tittle, son of
James and Mary (Ringler) Tittle, was born November 24, 1873, at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Educated in common schools, and when but a lad sold the daily papers. He sold the first copy
of the Johnstown daily DEMOCRAT ever put out in the city. Leaving school he entered the office
of the DEMOCRAT to learn the printer's trade, was there seven years, covering the business
thoroughly from "devil" to office. Leaving there on account of his health, he entered the
employ of the Cambria Steel Company, in the works order office, where he remained six years,
thence went to the Penn Traffic Company, to take charge of their advertising--two years. His
eyes failing, he left and on March 26, 1906, started a printing establishment under his own
name. This was merged, on November 1, 1906, with the Conemaugh Publishing Company, of
Johnstown, doing a general engraving and printing business. He occupies the position of
vice-president of this company. On June 26, 1901, he married Alice Bertram Cover, dau. of
Charles B. Cover (see Cover sketch). No issue. Member Lutheran church, of which Sunday school
he has been treasurer for a number of years. Member Linton Lodge No. 451, K. P.; Speer Orr
Camp No. 14, Sons of Veterans. Ann Josephine Tittle, a graduate of Johnstown High School and
Indiana State Normal School; now a teacher in Johnstown public schools.
John W. Tittle received his early education in the schools of Conemaugh borough, and also
attended night school after he had gone to work in the Gautier department of Cambria Steel
Company. He also received further education in special branches by a course with the American
School of Correspondence at Armour Institute, Chicago, and holds the diploma of that
institution. When he was fifteen years old Mr. Tittle began working in the nail factory of the
Cambria Steel Company, and in a few months was transferred to the position of office boy. On
the 16th of October, 1889, he was given work on a drawing table with a view of becoming a
professional mechanical draughtsman, all of which in due time was accomplished, and that almost
wholly through his own persistent effort. In 1899 he was appointed assistant master mechanic,
and served in that capacity until 1903, when he was advanced to the position of chief
draughtsman of the Gautier department of Cambria Steel Company's vast works in Johnstown. Mr.
Tittle has been a member of Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal church and Sunday school since
July 23, 1899, and of Speer Orr Camp No. 14, Sons of Veterans, since May 16, 1887. He was
elected camp commander 1892, and has filled every offive in that organization and served as its
delegate to the national encampment. He is a charter member of Alga Commandery No. 218,
Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta.
On November 2, 1892, John W. Tittle married Sara Elizabeth Custer, dau. of Jacob P. and
Amanda (Masters) Custer. Mr. Custer was a soldier of the Civil war, having enlisted September
12, 1864, as a private in Company F, One Hundred and Ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry, and
received his discharge June 12, 1865. He was in battle at Pebble's Farm, September 30, 1864;
Hatcher's Run, February 6 and 7, 1865; Lewis' Farm, March 29, 1865; White Oak Swamp, March 31,
1865, and joined in pursuit of Lee's retreating army to the final surrender at Appomattox.
Children of John W. and Sara Elizabeth (Custer) Tittle: James Custer Tittle, born August 4,
1894. Charles Jacob Tittle, born June 16, 1897. Sara Amanda Tittle, born February 7, 1903.
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1920 Soundex
Johnstown, 80-182-20-71:
J. Luther Snodgrass 37-M-PA
Bessie Snodgrass 35-F-PA wife
Hulda Hood 28-F-PA sister-in-law
Johnstown, 81-190-2-19:
Henry R. Samuels
***
Dewey Snodgrass 27-M-GA boarder
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CAMERON COUNTY (974.866)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Cemeteries and Burial Plots of Cameron Co., PA (Caskey & Caskey) NS
COURT RECORDS
Naturalization Records of Cameron Co., PA, 1850 through 1906 (Dunbar) NS
LAND RECORDS
Land Atlas & Plat Book, Cameron Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1989) NS
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CARBON COUNTY (974.826)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Burials at Ben Salem Church, East Penn Twp., Carbon Co.
(Hoolenbach--1976) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
History of Carbon Co., PA (Brenckman--1913) NS
An Index to the Subscribers to I. Daniel Rupp's 1845 History of
Northampton, Lehigh, Montore, Carbon, & Schuylkill Cos. (Hawbaker)
NS
MILITARY RECORDS
Patriotism of Carbon Co., PA, and What Her People Contributed During the
War for the Preservation of the Union (Laciar--1867) (unindexed)
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Birthplaces of 470 Early Residents, Carbon Co., PA (Rupp--1845) NS
VITAL RECORDS
Private Records of Rev. William Mendsen, 1810-1831, Marriages (Mendsen) NS
Shellhammer Daybook [Marriages, Deaths, & Baptisms for 1842-1854] NS
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CENTRE COUNTY (974.853)
CEMETERY RECORDS
The Cemeteries of Penn Twp., Centre Co., PA (Centre Co., Gen. Soc.) NS
A History of Funeral Directors & Undertakers of Centre Co., PA,
1813-1989 (Westgard) NS
Tombstone Inscriptions of Centre Co., PA (Lontz) NS
Tombstone Listing of Persons Buried in the Boalsburg Cemetery, Centre
Co., PA, 1830-1960 (Smith & Bordner) NS
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 census transcription -- NS
1860 census transcription - NS
CHURCH RECORDS
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA, Evangelical Lutheran Church Protocol &
Baptism Record, 1794-1854 (Shannon) NS
Brush Valley Names: The Matricul, or Birth and Baptism Register, Brush
Valley Union Church, Rebersburg, PA, 1792-1855 (Umberger &
Umberger) MS
Howard United Methodist Church, 100th Anniversary, 1875-1975
(unindexed)
Records of the Penns Creek Lutheran Church, Gregg Twp., Centre Co., PA,
1802-1980 (Weiser) NS
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Rebersburg, Centre Co., PA, Records,
1871-1943 -NS
COURT RECORDS
Wills of Centre Co., PA [dates?] (Fravel) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Centre County Heritage, vols. 1-11 (Centre Co. Hist. Soc.) (unindexed)
Haines Twp. Live and Tradition (Anderson--1976) NS
History of Centre & Clinton Cos., PA (Linn--1883) yes (see Clinton Co.) yes
LAND RECORDS
Triennial Atlas & Plat Book, Centre Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1969) NS
VITAL RECORDS
Marriage & Death Records of Centre Co., PA, 1853-1913; Justice of the
Peace Records of D. H. Yeager (Bishara) NS
Marriages, 1800-1885, Centre Co., PA, vols. 1-3 (Thomen & Stover) yes
Marriages [by] Rev. James Linn, D.D., the Presbyterian Church of
Bellefonte, PA (Hoenstine) NS
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RECORDS
16 Sep 1837 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 25, page 805:
John Snodgrass was a warrantee of land in Centre Co., 16 Sep 1837 - 50 acres.
19 Dec 1878 -- Centre Reporter: On 6 Dec 1878 Callie Snodgras married Joseph
H. Eckley, both of Mill Hall, Clinton Co.
4 May 1882 -- Centre Democrat, Bellefonte: On 25 Apr 1882 Mrs. Mattie
(McCallion) Snodgrass of Howard, d/o J. C. McCallion, married B. B. Bryant of
Odessa, NY; m. by Rev. Fr. McIlneney at home of bride (or bride's father).
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CHESTER COUNTY (974.813)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Abstract of Tombstone Inscriptions, East Vincent Reformed Church,
Brownback's
Reformed Church, Northern Chester Co., PA (no author given--ca. 1940) NS
Great Valley Baptist Churchyard, Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., PA
(Will-Britt Books--1987) NS
Vincent Mennonite Church & Record of Gravestone Inscriptions
(Hunsicker & Hollenbach--1961) NS
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 census - yes
1842 state census index - NS
1857 state census - yes
1860 census - yes
1880 soundex - yes
1900 soundex - yes
1910 miracode - yes
1920 soundex - yes
CHURCH RECORDS
Bi-Centennial of Old Kennett Meeting House, Kennett Twp., Chester Co.,
PA (Jenkins--when?) (unindexed)
The Church of St. Peter in the Great Valley, 1700-1940: The Story of a Colonial Country
Parish in PA (Eberlein & Hubbard--1944) NS
A History of the Coventry Brethern Church in Chester Co., PA
(Urner--1898) NS
History of the Presbyterian Church in the Forks of Brandywine, Chester
Co., PA (M'Clune--1885) (unindexed)
A History of the Reformed Churches in Chester Co. (Fluck--1892) (unindexed)
History of Zion's or Old Organ Church: With a Record of Baptisms and Biographical
Sketches of Former Pastors, Founded by Muhlenberg in 1743 (Dapp--1919) NS
Marriage Record of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chester, 1704-1753
(SW PA Gen. Services) NS
The New London Presbyterian Church, 1726-1976 (Historical Committee) (unindexed)
Quaker Marriage Certificates, New Garden Monthly Meeting, Chester Co.,
PA, 1704-1799 (Bjorkman) NS
St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Lionville, PA): Cemetery Records
Located on Highway Route #100 in the Township of Uwchlan, County of Chester,
State of PA (Matthews) NS
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley, Devault,, PA: A Modern Program of an Ancient
Parish; A brief Record 1944-1958, Supplementing the History 1700-1943
(Eberlein & Hubbard--1957) (unindexed)
75th Anniversary History of the 1st United Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg,
1906-1981 (The Church--1981) (unindexed)
200th Anniversary, Oxford Presbyterian Church, Oxford, PA, 1954 (unindexed)
200 Years of Church History: The History of St. John's Pequea Protestant Episcopal
Church Located at Compass, Chester Co., PA (Ross--1929) (unindexed)
The Union, a History of Union United Presbyterian Church, 1816-1980
(Union Hist. Committee--1980) (unindexed)
COURT RECORDS
Abstract of Wills of Chester Co., PA: 1714-1825, 4 vols. (Martin & Cope)
yes
vol. 1, 1714-1758 - yes [page 422]
vol. 2, 1758-1777 - NS
vol. 3, 1777-1800 - NS
vol. 4, 1801-1825 - yes [pages 129, 185]
Family File, Vault (Chester Co. Hist. Soc.) yes
Index to Chester Co., PA, Wills & Intestate Records, 1713-1850
(Anderson, Lapp, & Darlington) NS
Records of the Courts of Chester Co., PA (Lapp (or) Lapp & Dunlap)
vol. 1 (missing)
vol. 2, 1697-1710 - NS
vol. 3, 1716-1730, 1732-1734 - NS
vol. 4, 1734-1746/7 - NS
vol. 5 & 6, 1747-1761 - NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
An Account of 21 Citizens of West Chester,, PA, Now Living, Who Are More
Than 90 Years Old (Philips--1919) (unindexed)
Chester Co. & Its Day (Ball--1970) (unindexed)
Chester Co. (PA) Legal Practitioners to 1960 (Carlson & Carlson) NS
Chester Co. (PA) Medical Practitioners to 1940 (Carlson & Carlson) NS
A Documentary History of the Paoli "Massacre" [1777]
(Brownlow--1952) (unindexed)
Historic Homes & Institutions & Genealogical & Personal Memories of
Chester & Delaware Cos., PA (Cope & Ashmead--1904) NS
History of Chester Co., PA, 1881 (indexed) NS
The History of the Old Eagle School, Tredyffrin, in Chester Co, PA: with
Alphabetical Lists of Interments in the Graveyard and of German
Settlers in Chester Co... (Pleasants--1909) (unindexed)
A History of Uwchlan Twp., 1682-1782 (Brody--1983) NS
The History of Valley Forge (Woodman--1922) NS
"If Thee Must Fight": A Civil War History of Chester Co., PA
(Harper--1990) (unindexed)
Index to Chester Co. Biography (Carlson--1983) NS
Index to Chester Co. Collections, no. 1-8 (LDS) NS
Index to Families and Persons [from the] History of Chester Co., PA:
with Genealogical and Biographical Sketches (Smedley & Cleveland) NS
Kennett Square, Yesterday and Today (Bastalick, Taylor, & Taylor--1982) (unindexed)
The Potters and Potteries of Chester Co., PA (James--1945) NS
Side Lights on the Bench and Bar of Chester Co. (MacElree--1918) (unindexed)
Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge,
Membership Roster, 1984 (The Society) NS
30,000 Acres: Vincent and Pikeland Twps., 1686-1860 (Cremers) (unindexed)
The Trackless Trail: The Story of the Underground Railroad in Kennett Square,
Chester Co., PA, and the Surrounding Community (Taylor) (unindexed)
The Trackless Trail Leads on: An Exploration of Conductors and Their Stations
(Taylor--1995) (unindexed)
Two Centuries in Honey Brook Twp., 1789-1989: A Supplement to "Headwaters of the
Brandywine" (Eppihimer--1989) (unindexed)
Westtown through the Years, 1799-1942 (Hole--1942) NS
LAND RECORDS
Film #20,878 = Deed Index, grantors, 1688-1922, Chester Co., PA - yes
MILITARY RECORDS
Birthplace of an Army: A Study of the Valley Forge Encampment (Trussell--1976) NS
Index of Civil War Soldiers & Sailors from Chester Co., PA (Harper) yes
NEWSPAPERS
Film #561,023 -- Genealogical Clippings File, up to 1968 (Chester Co. Hist.Soc.) yes
[not finished copying]
TAX RECORDS
1833 Citizens of Chester Co., PA (Mountain Press) NS
The First Tax List for the Province of Pennsylvania & the Three Lower Counties, 1693
(Adams Apple Press) NS
Listing of Inhabitants in 1765, Chester Co., PA (McQuillis) NS
Tax List of Chester Co., 1768: Pertaining to the Inhabitants of Chester Co., Including
the Present-Day County of Delaware (from PA Archives) NS
Taxables of Chester Co., PA, 1753 (Will-Britt Books) NS
Transcript Tax of the 14th, 18th Pence Rate for the County of Chester, PA, 1771
(PA Archives) NS
VITAL RECORDS
Pennsylvania Births, Chester Co., 1682-1800 (Humphrey) NS
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RECORDS
1717 -- Records of the Goshen Monthly Meeting: Hannah Vernon born 16 6mo 1717,
d/o Isaac & Hannah Vernon. [Hannah Vernon m. Joseph Snodgrass of Tinker's Creek,
Botetourt Co., VA]
[vss - found at online Univ. Of PA Archives ....
18 Sep 1755 The Pennsylvania Gazette ....
Darby, August 25, 1755.
WHEREAS Joseph Snodgrass, late of the county of Chester, hath absconded from the usual place of
his abode, not having paid his just debts, and his goods and effects having been attached
at the suit of Richard Hall; these are therefore to desire all persons who have any just
demands against the said Joseph Snodgrass, to appear with their accounts proved at the house of
John Pearson in Darby, at the sign of the Mariner Compass, on the 29th Day of September next,
at eleven a clock in the forenoon; at which time and place attendance will be given for that
purpose. JOSEPH BONSALL. vss - end insert]
1756 -- Will Book D, page 81: I, Isaac Vernon, of West Bradford in the County of Chester and
Province of Pensilvania Yeoman, being weak of body, but of a sound mind and memory and
considering the uncertainty of human life, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testement
in manner and form following.
That is to say, Principally and First of All, I give and recommend my Soul into the
hands of God that give it, and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the
discretion of my Executrix and Executor herreafter named, and as for such Worldly Goods as it
hath pleased God to bestow upon me in this life, I give and dispose of in the following manner,
very Imprimus My Will is that my just debts and Funeral Expences be payed and dischaged of soon
as possible after my decease, by my hereafter named Executrix and Executor, and I
give and bequeth to my son Isaac the Sum of Five Shillings and no more.
Item, I give to my son Nehemiah the Sum of Five Shillings and no more. Item, I give
to my daughter Susannah, the wife of Henry Jackson, the sum of Five Shillings, and no more.
Item, I give to my daughter Rachel, the late wife of Felix Fitsimmons, the Sum of Five
Shillings and no more. Item, I give to my daughter Hannah, wife of Joseph Snodgrass, the Sum of
Five Shillings and no more. Item, I give to my daughter Lydia, the wife of James Walter, the
Sum of Five Shillings and no more. Item, I give to my daughter Prisscilla, the wife of James
Stephens, the Sum of five Shillings and no more, all which sums of Money shall be paid by my
Executrix and Executor hereafter named within twelve months after my decease if demanded.
Item I give and bequeth to my well beloved wife Mary Vernon two lotts of land in the
Burrough of Wilmongton in Christiana Hundred and County of Newcastle on the Delaware which I
purchased of Timothy Stedhan and also a lott of land containing about Ten Acres lying and being
in Blockley Township in the County of Philada all of which said Lotts of land I give and bequeth
to my said wife Mary her Heirs and assigned forever, together with all my Personal Estate and
Moveables towards her maintenance and towards the support and maintenance of my youngest
daughter Ruth Vernon, and my will that my said daughter Ruth shall be provided for and
maintained out of said estate both real and Personal during her natural life.
And lastly I Nominate, Constitute and Appoint my said wife Mary Vernon and my son
Isaac Vernon executrix and Executor of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all
former Wills and Testatments by me made. Ratifieing and Confirming this and only this and no
other to be my Last Will and Testament. As witness my Hand and Seal this Eighth day of the
fourth Month in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Six. Isaac Vernon
(SEAL)
Signed, Sealed, Published and Declared by the said Isaac Vernon to be the Last
Will and testament in the presence of John Battin, Hannah Wood, Richard
Vernon, Rich'd Baker.
12 May 1757 -- Chester May 12 1757
Then Personally appeared John Battin and Richard Baker (two of the
Witnesses to the aforegoing Will) and on their Solemn Affirmation according to
Law did Sincerely and Truly declare and Affirm that they were personally
present and did see and hear Isaac Vernon the Testator above named Sign, Seal,
Publish Pronounce and Declare the foregoing writeing to be his Last Will and
Testament, and that at the doing therefore he was of Sound Mind and Memory to
the best of their understanding. And that also their names subscribed thereunto as
witnesses were of their own proper handwriteing respectively.
Before J O Parker D Reg.
Be it remembered that on the Twelfth day may Anno Dom. 1757, the Last Will and
Testament of Isaac Vernon late of west Bradford in the County of Chester
Yeoman deceased was proven in due form of Law, and Probate and Letters
testamentary were granted unto his wife Mary Vernon and son Isaac Vernon sole
Executors in the Will names they bring first solemnly Affirme according to law
well and truly to Administer and bring in an Inventory of deceased's Estate
into the Register's Office of Chester on or before the Twelfth day of June next
insueing, and to render a true and just account of their said administration
in one year or when legally thereunto required. Given under the seal of the
said Office... J O Parker DReg.
1780 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 5, page 708: A Muster Roll of Capt.
James Clark's Company of the Sixth Battallion of and Fifth Class of
Pennsylvania Militia under the Command of Colonel James Taylor, Chester
County, 1780:
James Snodgrass - 4th Class.
Alexander Snodgrass - 8th Class.
## ### #### -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 5, page 728:
James Snodgrass [didn't find]
1781 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 5, page 648: A Return of Captain
Charles Reed's Class Role, Chester County:
James Snodgrass - 6th Class.
(ca. 1782) -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 5, page 769: Capt. James Clark's
Company, Chester Co., PA:
Alexandria Snodgrass - 3d Class. [Alexander Snodgrass]
James Snodgrass - 4th Class.
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1800 Census
WN. Twp., page 1138:
William Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 1 m 16-26, 1 m 26-45, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 16-26.
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4 Jul 1806 -- Will Book 11, page 156: Will of Elizabeth Colvin, Lower
Oxford.
to niece Elizabeth Taylor, household goods.
to gr.dau. Jennet Snodgrass, a god ring [gold ring?] and spinning wheel.
to gr.dau. Elizabeth Snodgrass, a heifer which is now on the plantation
of her father, Robert Snodgrass.
To gr.dau. Mary Colvin a calf.
To gr.son William Colvin a pocket Bible.
residue equally between John Colvin, dau. Elizabeth Snodgrass, and gr.son
William Colvin.
executor, George House
witnesses John Taylor, Isaac Rogers Jr.
will proved 4 Nov 1806.
10 Mar 1809 -- Will Book 11, page 267: Will of John Todd, West Nantmel:
to sons James and William my plantation with stock and utensils.
to dau. Margaret, wife of Wm. Snodgrass L10.
to dau. Mary, wife of Michael Essick, L30.
to son John's 3 children L30, to be divided.
provides for wife, unnamed.
executors: friends James McClure & Ephraim Allen.
witnesses: George Evans, Mary Child.
will proved 1 May 1809.
Letters to James & William Todd, executors and widow, Grizzel renouncing.
[see Descendants of William Snodgrass & Margaret Todd]
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1850 Chester Co PA Census
West Fellowfield Twp., page 770-771, #450/455:
Thomas P. Snodgrass 47-M-PA farmer, $12000/1500
Hannah B. Snodgrass 30-F-PA
Elida C. Snodgrass 2-F-PA
James F. Snodgrass 25-M-PA farm laborer
Phebe A. Sproats 21-F-PA domestic
Peter McChain 9-M-PA
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6 Jan 1857 -- Village Record (newspaper)
[Married] On 18 Nov 1856 by the Rev. Alfred Nevin, D.D.,
Thomas P. Snodgrass to Anna B. Ross, both of Chester Co.
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1857 State Census
West Fallowfield
J. F. Snodgrass
Thomas Snodgrass
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(1861-1865) -- Civil War Soldiers & Sailors from Chester Co.:
Franklin Snodgrass, Co. C, 10th PA Vol. Militia.
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1860 Chester Co PA Census
[where did this disappear to?]
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19 Apr 1862 -- Deed Book T-6, page 471: James F. Snodgrass to Thomas P.
Snodgrass, both of West Fallowfield Twp., Chester Co., PA... $5115.30... all
his interest in & claim to all that certain messuage plantation & tract of
land situate in West Fallowfield Twp.... containing 118 acres & 39 perches of
land... it being the same tract of land that James Love & Martha U. his wife
by their indenture bearing date 9 Apr 1856 & recorded... Book A-6 vol. 123,
page 513... did convey to the said parties hereto as tenants in common...
Witnesses: Wayne McUeagh? & James Ketzer.
Recorded 24 Sep 1862.
1 May 1867 -- Account of Robert S. McClellan, first date 1 May 1867:
guardian of Eva A. Snodgrass, minor child of Thomas P. Snodgrass late of
West Fallowfield Twp., deceased; final account 7 Apr 1882.
guardian of Elida C. Snodgrass (same); final date 27 May 1879.
guardian of Morison E. Snodgrass (same); final date 30 Jul 1884.
1 Apr 1867 -- Deed Book D-7, page 446: James F. Snodgrass M. D. of Colerain
Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, administrator of all & singular the goods &
chattels... which were of Thos. P. Snodgrass late of West Fallowfield Twp.,
Chester Co., PA, dec'd to William Dorman... it being the same piece of land
which James T. Snodgrass in his indenture dated 19 Apr 1862 granted and
confirmed the moiety or 1/2 part thereof unto the said Thomas T. Snodgrass...
and whereas Letters of Administration of all & singular the goods &
chattels... of the said Thomas P. Snodgrass at the time of his death were in
due form of law committed unto the said James T. Snodgrass M.D. And whereas
the said administrator at an Orphan's Court held at West Chester in and for
the said County of Chester, presented a petition setting forth the property &
profit to the said estate, of the sale of the said tract of land, for the
greater benefit of the heirs of the said deceased... whereupon it appearing
manifest unto the court aforesaid that the personal estate of the said Thomas
P. Snodgrass was not sufficient to pay the debts of said intestate, and to the
property maintainance of his minor children: it was considered & ordered by
the said court, on 31 Oct 1866, that the premises aforesaid should be sold at
public sale...
Witnesses: Wm. Whitehead & Geo. R. Hoopes.
Recorded 1 Apr 1867.
[see 1884 Hist. of Wyandot Co., OH]
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1880 Chester Co PA Census/Soundex
East Whiteland Twp., 23-83-2-22:
Samuel Snodgrass 28-M-PA
Mary A. Snodgrass 38-F-PA wife
Annie M. Workman 46-F-PA sister-in-law
Wm. Irwin Snodgrass 1m-M-PA son
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27 Dec 1888 -- Deed Book L-10, page 171: Morrison E. Snodgrass of the Borough
of Oxford, Chester Co., PA, to Samuel Ralston Dickey of Lower Oxford Twp.,
Chester Co., PA... $100... land situated in the Borough of Oxford... 8665
square feet... [purchased by Morrison E. Snodgrass from the National Bank of
Oxford, 26 Dec 1888]...
Witnesses: C. N. Lawrie & W. F. Brinton.
Recorded 11 Feb 1889.
18 Nov 1891 -- (newspaper) [Died] At Coatesville, on 17 Nov, of diptheria,
Lally B., daughter of James and Emma I. Snodgrass, in her 6th year. Interment
at Penn Hill, Lancaster Co., on Friday 20 Nov.
5 Apr 1899 -- Deed Book Z-11, page 74: Morrison E. Snodgrass one of the
administrators of... James Hamilton Ross late of West Fallowfield Twp.,
Chester Co., PA, dec'd... to Martha J. Ross.
Recorded 6 Apr 1899.
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1900 Chester Co PA Census/Soundex
W. Vincent Twp., 62-132-4-100:
Samuel Snodgrass 47-M-PA Nov 1852
Mary A. Snodgrass 50-F-PA Jun 1849 wife
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3 Dec 1906 -- (newspaper) Post Card Surprise
Katherine Snodgrass of Chester Springs was given a post card surprise on
Nov. 14th in honor of her birthday anniversary and also received two post card
albums. She received several beautiful cards from Plainsfield, NJ;
Phoenixvill, Chester Springs, Mathew's, Roxborough, Banking Ridge, NJ;
Whitford, & Philadelphia.
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1910 Chester Co PA Census/Miracode
Coatesville, 79-7-262:
James Bricker
***
Edward Snodgrass 19-M-OH boarder
81-43-308:
Morrison E. Snodgrass 46-M-PA
Helen W. Snodgrass 40-F-PA wife
Henry W. Snodgrass 15-M-PA son
T. Ross Snodgrass 9-M-PA son
Edward W. Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
83-88-205:
Samuel Snodgrofs 62-M-PA [Samuel Snodgrass]
Mary A. Snodgrofs 70-F-PA wife [Mary A. Snodgrass]
Catherine Snodgrofs 18-F-PA adopted dau. [Catherine Snodgrass]
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11 May 1917 -- Army File Card: Lieut. Henry Snodgrass, Oxford, age 23;
enlisted 11 May 1917; nearest relative, wife.
30 Aug 1917 -- (newspaper) Lieut. Henry Worth Snodgrass, eldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. M. E. Snodgrass, Pine St., and Miss May Frances, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John C. Borck, Market street, were married in Philadelphia, 24 Aug 1917
at high noon, by Rev. Samuel W. Purvis. They spent a short honeymoon at Ocean
City, returning to Oxford on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass entertained in
their honor, Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, Lieut. Snodgrass left for Camp
Meade, Admiral, MD, where he is stationed with the U.S. troops.
20 Sep 1919 -- T. Ross Snodgrass has resumed studies at Penn State.
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1920 Chester Co PA Census/Soundex
Oxford, 878-55-5-22:
Morrison E. Snodgrass 56-M-PA
Helen? W. Snodgrass 50-F-PA wife
T. Ross Snodgrass 19-M-PA son
Edward W. Snodgrass 16-M-PA son
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10 Sep 1925 -- Miss Frances Cleaver of near Washington, PA, and Mr. T. Ross
Snodgrass, son of Mr. and Mrs Morrison E. Snodgrass, Oxford, were married in
the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Pittsburg, last Saturday evening. Mr.
Everett Cox, Mr. Victor Noll, and Miss Betty Cleaver were in the marriage
party. Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass have taken apartments at 817 Ferry St., Easton,
PA. Mr. Snodgrass in in the employ of that city as assistant engineer.
4 Jun 1932 -- Will of Morrison E. Snodgrass, Oxford.
31 Dec 1952 -- (newspaper) Henry Worth Snodgrass, 57, 611 West Chestnut St.,
Lancaster, died at 9:05 A.M. Wednesday, 31 Dec, in Lancaster General hospital
after a brief illness.
He was a graduate of Penn State College, class of 1917, where he received
his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, and was employed as an electrical
engineer at Armstrong Cork Co. for 28 years.
He served in World War I with the Army Air Corps and was a pilot and air
observer with the Army in France. Born in Oxford, a son of the late Morrison
and Helen Worth Snodgrass, he was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and
Reformed Church, Lancaster; American Legion Post 34; and Oxford Lodge 353, F.
& A.M.
Surviving are his wife, Mae Brock Snodgrass; a daughter, Helen S., wife
of Richard H. McCauley, Philadelphia; a son, John B., Lancaster; also two
grandchildren and two brothers, T. Ross, Pittsburgh, and Edward Y., Yeadon.
Funeral services were held from the Charles F. Snyder funeral home,
Lancaster, Saturday afternoon, with interment in Riverview Burial Park.
4 Oct 1963 -- (newspaper) Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sargert Young of Chadis Ford
have announced the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Ann Meigs Young, to Earl
Robert Snodgrass.
The Rev. John L. O'Herr, rector of Christ Church, Christiana Hundred,
officiated at the ceremony, which took place 7 Sep at the home of the bride's
parents in the presence of the immediate families.
Mrs. Snodgrass attended the College of Wooster, OH, was graduated from
Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing, and received her bachelor's degree
from Johns Hopkins University. He [? She] is head nurse in pediatrics at Johns
Hopkins Hospital.
Mr. Snodgrass attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and was
graduated from Johns Hopkins University. He held a fellowship at the
[illegible] School of Tropical Medicine in Calcutta, Indian, in 1961 and 1962,
and is now a senior student at Johns Hopkins University Medical School.
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CLARION COUNTY (974.869)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Jefferson Cemetery, Beaver Twp., Clarion Co., PA (Hughes) NS
CHURCH RECORDS
Historical Sketch of St. Paul's Churches: Church Records of St. Paul's
Churches, 1813-1960 (Hollenbach) (unindexed)
St. Michael's Fryburg, PA, 1820-1974 - NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Callensburg, a Small Community: History of Callensburg and Licking Twp.
(Kepple--1991) NS
History of Armstrong Co.; History of Clarion Co., PA (Ruff--1847) (unindexed)
History of Salem Township from Ancient Times to 1976 (Kurtz--1976) NS
A Proud People, a Proud Heritage: The History of Clarion County's Knox
Twp. Area: Lucinda, Snydersburg, Huefner, & St. Joseph Parish
(Hist. Committee of St. Joseph Parish--1988) NS
LAND RECORDS
Land Atlas & Plat Book, Clarion Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1987) NS
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY (974.861)
CHURCH RECORDS
Gustavus Adolphus Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse, Clearfield Co., PA,
Parish Register, 1903-1963 (Weiser) NS
Lebanon Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winburne, Clearfield Co., PA; Parish
Register, 1902-1955 (Weiser) NS
Lebanon Lutheran Church, Du Bois, Clearfield Co., PA, Parish Register,
1896-1962 (Milne) NS
Nebo Evangelical Lutheran Church, Peale, Clearfield Co., PA, Parish
Registers, 1899-1964 - NS
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA, Parish
Registers, 1881-1942 - NS
West Branch Quakers, 1833-1983, West Branch Society of Friends, Grampian,
PA (Fry) (unindexed)
COURT RECORDS
Naturalizations Made in Clearfield Co., PA, 1800-1865: Recorded in the
Office of the Prothonotary, Clearfield, PA (Nagle) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Clearfield Co. Sesquicentennial, 1804-1954 (no author given) (unindexed)
Family Records, Clearfield Co., PA - NS
History of the French Settlers in Covington and Girard Twps., Clearfield
Co., PA (Mignot--1981) (unindexed)
LAND RECORDS
Land Atlas & Plat Book, Clearfield Co., PA (Rockfordl--1984) NS
NEWSPAPER RECORDS
The County Review [newspaper], Dec 1881-Sep 1883 (Clark) NS
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CLINTON COUNTY (974.854)
CENSUS RECORDS
1840 census - yes
1850 census - yes
1860 census - yes
1880 soundex - yes
1900 soundex - yes
1910 miracode - yes
1920 soundex - yes
CHURCH RECORDS
Church Records, Sugar Valley, Clinton Co., PA [and] Logan & Green Twps.,
PA, 1852-1956: Members, Marriages, Baptisms, Births (Hoffer/DAR) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
History of Centre & Clinton Cos., PA (Linn--1883) yes (see Clinton Co.)
yes
LAND RECORDS
Atlas & Plat Book, Clinton Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1973) NS
Film #963,879 = Deed Index, grantor, 1839-1916, Clinton Co., PA - yes
Film #963,956 = Deed Book L, 1855-1865 - yes
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RECORDS
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1840 Census
Bald Eagle Twp., page 342:
John Snodgrass = 1 m 30-40, 1 f 30-40.
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1850 Census
Borough of Mill Hall, page 23, #82/82:
John Snodgrass 40-M-PA wagon maker, $1275
Harriett Snodgrass 45-F-ENG
Harriett A. Frederick 15-F-PA
Porter Twp., page 24, #1/1:
James Snodgrass 35-M-PA farmer, $1000
Lavenia Snodgrass 25-F-PA
James Snodgrass 2-M-PA
Thomas Snodgrass 6m-M-PA
Alvinia Cottoman 19-F-PA
John Snodgrass 21-M-PA
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2 Jul 1851 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 26, page 13: John Snodgrass was a
warrantee of land in Clinton Co., 2 Jul 1851 - 82 acres.
16 May 1855 -- Deed Book F, page 484: John Snodgrass et al, trustee, to Alex.
Monroe. Recorded 25 May 1855.
[Apparenly this deed book has not been microfilmed.]
16 Dec 1856 -- Caroline Snodgrass, w/o John Snodgrass, d. 16 Dec 1856, aged
25y; buried Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Lamar Twp.
13 Mar 1857 -- Deed Book L, page 54: John Snodgrass & Harriet his wife of
Mill Hall Borough, Clinton Co., PA, to John Keener of the same... $250... lot
of ground situate in the borough of Mill Hall on the west side of Fishing
Creek... the said lot being part of a larger tract of land which Feronica
Bressler & Peter Bressler (executors of the last will & testament of George
Bressler late of the village of Strausburg dec'd) by deed dated 1 May 1812 &
entered in Deed Book D, page 224, sold & conveyed to Daniel Herrand, George
Bressler, & Rebecca Herr? who survived her husband the said Daniel G. deed
dated 27 Nov 1824 sold her whole [etc]... Andrew Murray who by his deed dated
1 Sep 1839 sold & conveyed the same to John Snodgrass...
Witnesses: S. R. Stover & Sarah E. Stover.
Recorded 24 Sep 1857.
[Note: Deed Books after Deed Book M are not microfilmed.]
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1860 Census
Mill Hall Twp., page 350, #1692/1683:
Elias Fair 61-M-PA carpenter, 0/$100
***
John Snodgrass 32-M-PA wagon maker
Mill Hall Twp., page 357, #1730/1731:
Geo. McDowel 47-M-PA gentleman, $15400/500
E. W. McDowel 35-F-PA
Margaret McDowel 8-F-PA
Caroline Snodgrass 3-F-PA
Abraham Kleckner 75-M-NY cooper
Porter Twp., page 399, #1435/1431:
John Snodgrass 77-M-PA farmer, $6000/200
Jane Snodgrass 76-F-PA
[1850 Dauphin Co., PA]
Porter Twp., page 415, #1346/1539:
James Snodgrass 47-M-PA farmer, $8000/1600
Lavinia Snodgrass 37-F-PA
John Snodgrass 12-M-PA
Thomas Snodgrass 10-M-PA
Robert Snodgrass 9-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 7-F-PA
George Snodgrass 4-M-PA
Lavinia Snodgrass 1m-F-PA
Elias Coble 18-M-PA laborer
Fanny Clock 16-F-PA laborer
Jacob Brown 40-M-PA laborer
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2 Dec 1862 -- John Snodgrass died 2 Dec 1862, aged 80; buried Cedar Hill
Cemetery, Lamar Twp. (with wife Jane, d. 1867).
3 Jun 1863 -- Deed Book 33, page 188: Jno. Snodgrass & wife to Bald Eagle
Val. R.R. Co. Recorded 24 Apr 1880.
24 May 1864 -- Deed Book R, page 179: Jas. Snodgrass & wife to Jos. Seyler.
Recorded 15 Jun 1867.
18 Sep 1867 -- Jane Snodgrass d. 18 Sep 1867, aged 83; buried Cedar Hill
Cemetery (with husband John, d. 1862).
1 Sep 1869 -- Deed Book W, page 86: Jno. Snodgrass & wife to Irvin
Schreffler. Recorded 4 Oct 1869.
1 Mar 1870 -- Deed Book V, page 342: Jno. Snodgrass & wife & Jas. Snodgrass &
wife & Wm. Snodgrass & wife to T. R. Stephenson. Recorded 15 Jan 1872.
16 Jan 1872 -- Deed Book W, page 443: Jas. Snodgrass, agreement with J. W.
Devling. Recorded 17 Jan 1872.
14 Dec 1873 -- Harriet Snodgrass, w/o John Snodgrass Jr., d. 14 Dec 1873, aged
69; buried Cedar Hill Cemetery.
1 Sep 1875 -- Deed Book L?/F?, page 802: Jno. Snodgrass to Freeman Brady.
Recorded 31 Mar 1877.
28 May 1877 -- Deed Book L./F., page 806: Wm. Snodgrass to Jno. Snodgrass.
Recorded 6 Jun 1877.
1 Feb 1878 -- Deed Book 29, page 167: Jas. Snodgrass to Saml. Krider.
Recorded 9 Mar 1878.
1 May 1878 -- Deed Book 31, page 37: Jas. Snodgrass & wife to Joel A. Herr.
Recorded 7 May 1878.
28 May 1878 -- Deed Book 31, page 86: Jas. Snodgrass & wife to Thos.Snodgrass.
Recorded 6 Jun 1879.
28 May 1878 -- Deed Book 31, page 87: Thos. S. Snodgrass to L. Snodgrass.
Recorded 6 Jun 1879.
16 Aug 1879 -- James Snodgrass died 16 Aug 1879, aged 65; buried Highland Cemetery.
1 Mar 1880 -- Deed Book 32, page 80: Lavina Snodgrass to J. W. McClintick.
Recorded 14 May 1880.
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1880 Soundex
Renovo, Erie Ave., 21-255-23-12:
Jno. Snodgrass 45-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 33-F-IRE wife
Harry Snodgrass 13-M-PA son
Harriett Snodgrass 11-F-PA dau.
Laura Snodgrass 9-F-PA dau.
Mary Snodgrass 7-F-PA dau.
Willie Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Annie Snodgrass 1-F-PA dau.
Jno. Williams 14-M-PA step-son
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17 Nov 1880 -- Deed Book 32, page 230: Jno. Snodgrass & wife to Margt. Beck.
Recorded 16 Jul 1881.
1883 -- Hist. of Centre & Clinton Cos., PA:
page 496: 11th Regt. PA Vol., Co. C - 3rd sergeant, John S. Snodgrass.
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page 506:
John S. Snodgrass, 2nd Lt.; mustered in 26 Oct 1861; promoted from sergeant to 1st
sergeant 5 Oct 1862; to 2nd Lieutenant, 30 Oct 1862; mustered out 14 Nov 1864.
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page 570:
Bald Eagle Twp.:
In 1840, Mr. John Snodgrass, who now lives a short distance below Mill
Hall, while cutting down a large oak-tree, found imbedded in the wood a leaden
bullet having 80 layers or growths over it, which would prove that the ball
had been shot into the tree about the year 1760. Whether it was done by a
white man or an Indian, it is impossible to say.
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page 573:
The only village in Bald Eagle Twp. is Mill Hall borough. A saw-mill was
built by Geo. Bressler about the year 1815, near the present residence of Mr.
John Snodgrass.
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page 575:
Mill Hall Borough Officers:
John Snodgrass, Burgess, 1850 & 1862.
John Snodgrass is "presently" a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Mill Hall. [xerox]
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page 600:
Soldiers of the Union who reside in Renovo Borough:
John S. Snodgrass, 2nd Lt., Co. E, 93rd PA Vols.
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page 662:
Porter Twp.:
The improvements on Fishing Creek include James Snodgrass's saw-mill, and
the Diamond Cement-works on Mr. Snodgrass's farm.
During the great flood of 1833 on Cedar Run, a small fulling-mill then
standing on the north side of Mr. Snodgrass's saw-mill dam was destroyed.
25 Apr 1883 -- Deed Book 43, page 595: Jno. Snodgrass & wife to Beech C. C.d.
& S. W. R. R. Co. Recorded 2 Jan 1886.
17 Nov 1883 -- Deed Book 61, page 474: Bell Snodgrass, John Snodgrass et al
to Jno. G. Hagon. Recorded 30 Dec 1899.
18 Jun 1887 -- Deed Book 42, page 396: Bella W. Snodgrass, Isabella W.
Snodgrass, Jno. Snodgrass, et al to Mary Stoner. Recorded 10 Mar 1888.
23 May 1887 -- Deed Book 55, page 430: Belle W. Snodgrass, Jno. Snodgrass, et
al to Caroliine Eckley. Recorded 29 Oct 1896.
13 Apr 1889 -- Deed Book 54, page 332: Isabella M. Snodgrass Extr. to S. E.
Walker. Recorded 17 Sep 1895.
8 Feb 1890 -- Deed Book 48, page 224: Isabella M. Snodgrass Ex., to S. R.
Peale. Recorded 1 Dec 1891.
13 Apr 1892 -- Deed Book 49, page 112: Isabella M. Snodgrass to Wm. A. Kenepp.
Recorded 19 Apr 1892.
12 May 1892 -- Deed Book 48, page 389: Isabella Snodgrass to Harriet A. Fredericks.
Recorded 12 May 1892.
30 Mar 1894 -- Deed Book 50, page 449: Robt. Snodgrass to Fredericks Moore.
Recorded 2 Apr 1894.
17 Aug 1899 -- (no book & page given) Robt. Snodgrass, Power of Attorney, to
William H. Brown. Recorded 19 Aug 1899.
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1900 Soundex
Porter Twp., 67-27-7-71:
Lavina Snodgrass 78-F-PA Oct 1821
Thomas S. Snodgrass 49-M-PA Dec 1850 son
George M. Snodgrass 43-M-PA May 1857 son
Nora C. Snodgrass 37-F-PA Jun 1862 dau.
Annie Strobert 13-F-PA Jul 1886 servant
Renovo, Erie Ave., 67-28-9-33:
Mary Snodgrass 56-F-IRE Jan 1844
Harry Snodgrass 33-M-PA Mar 1867 son
Willie Snodgrass 25-M-PA May 1875 son
Maggie Snodgrass 19-F-PA Nov 1880 dau.
Alice Snodgrass 17-F-PA Aug 1882 dau.
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13 Feb 1902 -- Delayed Birth Reports: (white male) Snodgrass born Renovo, s/o
Silig & Alice; parents reside Erie Ave.; father laborer.
15 Apr 1902 -- Benjamin Alexander Snodgrass, b. 29 Oct 1844, d. 15 Apr 1902, buried Muncy
Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 648 (lot owned by M. E. Snodgrass & Mary E. Snodgrass).
8 Sep 1903 -- Corrie L. Chambers, d. 8 Sep 1903, age 29y 8m 9d; buried in Muncy Cemetery, Sec.
A, Lot 648 (lot owned by M. E. Snodgrass & Mary E. Snodgrass).
21 Dec 1903 -- Frrederick W. Trumbauer, b. 8 Jul 1875, d. 21 Dec 1903, buried
Muncy Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 681 (lot owned by Louise Snodgrass).
16 Apr 1904 -- Robert A. Trumbauer, d. 16 Apr 1904, age 30y 11m 23d; buried
Muncy Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 681 (lot owned by Louise Snodgrass).
1 Nov 1904 -- Deed Book 72, page 49: George M. Snodgrass, Admr., to L. C. Furst et al.
Recorded 9 Nov 1904.
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1910 Miracode
89-23-30:
William J. Snodgrass 33-M-PA
Josephine Snodgrass 29-F-PA wife
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1920 Soundex
Renovo, 96-23-20-52:
William J. Snodgrass 44-M-PA
Catherine Snodgrass 31-F-PA wife
Marjorie Snodgrass 1y3m-F-PA dau.
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1921 -- Joseph Trumbauer Crist, b. 1890, d. 1921, buried Muncy Cemetery, Sec.
A, Lot 681 (lot owned by Louise Snodgrass).
1922 -- Harry A. Snodgrass, b. 1870, d. 1922, buried Muncy Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 681.
12 Aug 1927 -- Mary Elizabeth Snodgrass, b. 12 Jul 1843, d. 12 Aug 1927,
buried Muncy Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 648.
30 May 1929 -- Benjamin E. Snodgrass, b. 17 Jan 1868, d. 30 May 1929, buried
Muncy Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 648.
16 Feb 1935 -- Allen Cosper Crist, b. 6 Apr 1888, d. 16 Feb 1935, buried Muncy
Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 681 (lot owned by Louise Snodgrass).
22 May 1938 -- Mary Louise Snodgrass, b. 26 Jan 1932, d. 22 May 1938, buried
Lot 109, Sec. A, Muncy Cemetery.
8 Jul 1938 -- Louise B. Snodgrass, b. 6 Jul 1865, d. 8 Jul 1938, buried Muncy
Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 681.
18 May 1944 -- Lena Francis Snodgrass, b. 9 Feb 1895, d. 18 May 1944, buried
Muncy Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 648.
14 Jun 1966 -- Ida Louise Crist, b. 4 May 1885, d. 14 Jun 1966, buried Muncie
Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 681 (lot owned by Louise Snodgrass).
6 Mar 1967 -- Jacob Reber Snodgrass, b. 2 Jun 1878, d. 6 Mar 1967, buried
Muncy Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 648.
5 Sep 1972 -- Helen V. Winters, b. 33 May 1898, d. 5 Sep 1972, buried Muncy
Cemetery, Sec. A, Lot 648 (lot owned by M. E. Snodgrass & Mary E. Snodgrass).
23 Oct 1980 -- William H. Hamilton, b. 16 Mar 1926, d. 23 Oct 1980, buried Muncy Cemetery,
Sec. A, Lot 648 (lot owned by M. E. Snodgrass & Mary E. Snodgrass).
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CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
John S. Snodgrass
widow's application #552,730; certificate #419,920
Declaration for Widow's Pension
Clinton Co., PA
On this 14 Jun 1892, personally appeared... Mary Snodgrass, aged 45 years, a resident of
the Borough of Renovo, Clinton Co., PA... she is the widow of John S. Snodgrass, who enlisted...
in Clinton Co., PA, mustered in at Lebonan Pa on 14 Oct 1861, in Co. E, 93rd Pa Vol. Inftry. as
Sargent discharged 30 Oct 1862 by reason of promotion to 2nd Lieutant of Co. E 93rd P.V. Inft....
who was honorably discharged 14 Nov 1864 and died 11 Aug 1887. That she was married under the
name of Miss Mary Miney to said John S. Snodgrass on 10 May 1866 by Rev. S. Creighton, at Lock
Haven... that names and birth of all the children now living under 16 years of age of the
soldier are as follows:
Annie Snodgrass, born 2 Sep 1879
Maggie Snodgrass, born 27 Nov 1880
Alice Snodgrass, born 20 Aug 1883
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Record Proof of Marriages, Births and Deaths Lycoming Co., PA
On this 30 Sep 1892 personally appeared... Samuel Creighton... that when Pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in the City of Loch Haven, Clinton Co., PA, he joined in holy
Matrimony John S. Snodgrass and Mary Meney both of Clinton Co., PA; he further states that
after having made investigation, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the records of said
Church at Lock Haven Pa were lost in the great flood of 1 Jun 1889 and his memory of said
marriage is aided by the fact that he has this day seen the original marriage certificate,
given at the time of said marriage with his own signature attached thereto which he identifies
as his signature...
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Record Proof of Marriages, Births and Deaths Clinton Co., PA
On this 20 Oct 1892 personally appeared... F. B. Riddle... that he resides in Renovo,
Clinton Co., PA; and that he is the resident Pastor of the M. E. Church located in Renovo in
the last named county... that the following is a true copy of an extract from the record of
Baptism viz: name of parents date of baptism, 4 Oct 1887, Maggie Mindred John S. &
Mary Snodgrass Alice Maud
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Record Proof of Marriages, Births and Deaths.
Clinton Co., PA
On this 27 Oct 1892 personally appearerd... Rev. J. J. Gomley... that he is Rector of the
St. Joseph Catholic Church located in Renovo... Annie Snodgrass born 2 Sep 1878, baptized
1 Nov 1878, lawful child of John Snodgrass and Mary Minshaw.
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COLUMBIA COUNTY (974.838)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Cemeteries of Centralia, Columbia Co., PA (Rice--1989) NS
A Genealogist's Guide to Burials in Columbia and Montour Cos., PA (Meiser)
Miscellaneous Church & Cemetery Records from Columbia Co., PA (Schwalm--1990) NS
Record of Millville Cemetery: Millville, Columbia Co., PA (Wilkins) NS
CENSUS RECORDS
1870 census index - NS
CHURCH RECORDS
Book of Conyngham Charge, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA, 1881-1892 (Weiser) NS
Register of the Rev. Jacob H. Sandt While at St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA, 1900-1929 (Sandt) NS
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA, Parish
Register, 1796-1926, vols. 3 & 4 (Weiser) NS
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Espy, Columbia Co., PA, Records,
1847-1950 (Weiser) NS
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Aristes, Columbia Co., PA; Parish
Registers, 1907-1950 (Weiser) NS
The Lutheran Church, Fowlersville, Columbia Co., PA: Parish Register,
1839-1881 (Weiser) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Historical and Biographical Annals of Columbia and Montour Cos., PA:
Containing a Concise History of the Twp. Counties and a Genealogical
and Biographical Record of Representative Families (Beers--1915)
[partial index] NS
History of Columbia and Montour Cos., PA (Battle--1887) (unindexed)
History of Columbia Co., PA (Rupp--1847) (unindexed)
A History of Columbia Co., PA, from the Earliest Times (Freeze--1883)
(unindexed)
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CRAWFORD COUNTY (974.897)
CEMETERY RECORDS
Crawford Co. Cemetery REcords, 1800-1970
(Crawford Co. Hist. Soc.) yes
Crawford Co., PA, Cemetery Inscriptions, vol. 1 & 2
(Crawford Co. Gen. Soc.) yes
Excerpts from the Funeral Register, 1912-1918, of
Leon Welcome Aldrich, Mortician, Meadville, PA,
Crawford Co. (Ongley-Jennings & Foster) NS
Index to Burials in the St. Catherine's Cemetery, Hydetown,
Oil Creek Twp., PA (Ross) yes
CENSUS RECORDS
1810 - 1860 census - yes
1880 soundex - yes 1900 soundex - yes
1910 miracode - yes 1920 soundex - yes
COURT RECORDS
abstracts of probate records from the files of the
Snodgrass Clan Society (lunacy petitions)
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
The Baldwin-Reynolds House (Smith --1974) (unindexed)
Biographical Encyclopedia...
Genealogical & Personal History of Western PA (Jordan -1915) yes
History of Crawford Co. (Beers --1885) yes
A Manual of the United Presbyterian Church of North America,
1751-1881 (Scouller --1881) yes
Memorial Record of Crawford County, Pennsylvania (1899) yes
Our Country and Its People: A Historical and Memorial Record
of Crawford Co., PA (Bates -1899) [imperfect copy>
Pioneers of Crawford Co., PA, 1788-1800 (Ilisevich -1985) yes
LAND RECORDS
Land Atlas & Plat Book, Crawford Co., PA (Rockford Map Pub.--1987) yes
Film #857,360 = Deed Index, grantor, 1800-1925, Crawford Co., PA - yes
[This was a bad film.>
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Crawford Co. Genealogy (Crawford Co. Gen. Soc.) vol. 1 -
(a) Index to Civil War Discharges - NS
(b) 12 May 1888 Centenniel Edition of the
Meadville Tribune-Republican, "Our Old Citizens,
Residents of Crawford Co. Born Prior to 1820 - yes
(c) unprobated wills - yes
(d) Crawford Co. Deaths, 1852-1854 - NS
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RECORDS
(1794) -- Pioneers of Crawford Co., PA [publ. 1985]:
John Brooks was born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1765, the son of
William and Anna (Snodgrass) Brooks. At the age of 14 he was
apprenticed as a wheelwright. He came to this country in the early
1790s and remained in the New York City area for a brief time. About
1794 he moved to what became Greenwood twp., Crawford Co.; later he
opened a store in Meadville, which he operated for many years. His
mother and two brothers, Quenton and William, joined him. He
performed a number of civic duties: First Justice of the Peace in
the County; a State Commissioner to lay out and construct the
Susquehanna and Waterford turnpike; County Treasurer; Associate Judge
of the county, 1817-1830; commissioner of the Northwestern Bank of
Pennsylvania in Meadville, which was chartered in 1814; commander of
a company of soldiers which went to Erie in the War of 1812. His
first wife was Elizabeth Wright, daughter of Aaron Wright of York
County, by whom he had three children. His second wife was Susan
Nichols, daughter of Thomas Nichols of Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co.,
PA. He married her in 1810 and they had eight children --
three sons and five daughters. He died on 3 Jun 1831.
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1797 -- PA Population Co. Land Sales: William Snodgrass
(1798) -- Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly, vol. 7, Book 2, page 48:
Earliest settlers in South Shenango Twp. before 1798, William, John,
Thomas, & Jesse Snodgrass. In West Shenango Twp., Benjamin Snodgrass.
1798 -- Tax Assessments Mead Twp.:
William Snodgrass - 400 acres; value of land, L37/10;
37/10 total; 2/9 tax.
12 Jul 1803 -- Naturalization Records: William Snodgrass of Shenango
Twp., native of Ireland, was in United States before 29 Jan 1795,
petitioned court to be naturalized. John Brooks of Sandy Creek Twp.,
Mercer Co., PA, testified to court as to William's good character
and residence. [see bio sketch above; this John Brooks may be the
one married Anna Snodgrass in Ireland, which may make him the
brother-in-law of this William Snodgrass.>
6 Oct 1808 -- Naturalization Records: Benjamin Snodgrass of Shenango
Twp., native of Ireland, was in the United States before 14 Apr 1802,
petitioned court 6 Oct 1808.
[Benjamin b. ca 1755 Ireland, d. 1828 Crawford Co PA]
30 May 1810 -- Naturalization Records: John Snodgrass of Crawford Co.,
PA, native of Ireland, petitioned court for naturalization 30 May 1810,
and had been in the United States before 14 Apr 1802.
John Brooks testified for him.
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1810 Crawford Co PA Census
Shenango Twp.
page 418:
William Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 2 m 26-45,
1 f 0-10, 1 f 26-45, 1 f 45+.
page 419:
Benj. Snodgrass = 2 m 16-26, 1 m 45+, 1 f 0-10, 2 f 10-16, 1 f 45+.
Tho's Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 1 m 26-45, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 26-45.
[Thomas Snodgrass]
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20 Jan 1813 -- Register's Docket A, page 117: Estate of John Snodgrass.
Letters issued to William Snodgrass & D. Acheson;
inventory made 24 Feb 1813.
23 Dec 1814 -- Deed Book F1, page 166: William Griffith of Shenango
Twp. and John B. Wallace to William Snodgrass of Crawford Co., PA,
200 acres in tract no. 839, Shenango Twp.
31 Aug 1816 -- Deed Book H1, page 272: Jesse Snodgrass of Shenango
Twp. to Richard McKinly late of Lancaster Co., PA, 5 acres 135 perches
in South Shenango Twp., Crawford Co., PA.
[1820 Mercer Co., PA; 1830 Muskingum Co., OH; 1840 Guernsey Co., PA;
1850-1870 Monroe Co., IA>
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1820 Crawford Co PA Census
Shenango Twp.
page 55:
Thomas Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10, 1 m 10-16, 1 m 26-45,
1 f 0-10, 1 f 16-26.
Joseph Snodgrass = 2 m 0-10, 1 m 26-45, 2 f 0-10, 2 f 26-45.
John Snodgrass = 1 m 10-16, 1 m 16-26, 1 m 45+,
1 f 10-16, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.
page 56:
Mathew Snodgrass = 1 m 26-45.
Benjamine Snodgrass = 1 m 45+, 2 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.
[Benjamin Snodgrass abt 65; d. 1828]
John Snodgrass = 1 m 26-45, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 16-26.
[b. 1781 s/o Benjamin; m. Mary Ann Rankin]
William Snodgrass = 2 m 0-10, 1 m 16-26, 1 m 45+,
1 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 26-45.
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10 Apr 1822 -- Deed Book I1, page 154: William Griffith and John B.
Wallace to William Snodgrass of Crawford Co., PA, 200 acres in tract
no. 838, South Shenango Twp.
19 Apr 1828 -- Register's Docket A, page 117 [?>:
Estate of Margaret Snodgrass. Letters of administration issued
19 Apr 1828 [?> to Jacob Rogers & James Campbell;
inventory made 23 Mar 1826 [?>.
- - - - - - - - - -
Will Book A, page 233: Will of Margaret Snodgrass of Shenango Twp.
mentions the children of her deceased brother, Joseph Snodgrass,
namely Robert, William, John, Jeanny, Peggy Ann, & Isabella.
[Please check this: It seems unlikely that both John's & Margaret's
Letters of Admin. are recorded in the same docket on the same page.>
21/24 Oct 1828 -- Jane Snodgrass, w/o Rev. Mathew Snodgrass,
d. 21/24 Oct 1828 in the 25th year of her age, buried Row 14, South
Shenango Cemetery (beside Thomas Snodgrass).
27 Oct 1828 -- In memory of Benjamin Snodgrass, who d. 27 Oct 1828
in the 73 year of his age, buried Row 13, South Shenango Cemetery.
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1830 Crawford Co PA Census
South Shenango Twp.
page 93:
John Snodgrass Jr. = 1 m 0-5, 1 m 50-60, 2 f 0-5, 2 f 5-10,
1 f 10-15, 1 f 30-40, 1 f 70-80.
Thomas Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 40-50, 2 f 0-5,
2 f 5-10, 2 f 10-15, 1 f 20-30.
page 95:
William Snodgrass = 2 m 15-20, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 50-60,
1 f 5-10, 1 f 70-80.
Margaret Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10, 1 m 10-15, 1 f 0-5,
1 f 5-10, 1 f 15-20, 1 f 40-50.
page 97:
Quinton Snodgrass = 1 m 30-40, 3 f 0-5, 1 f 20-30
[Quinton Snodgrass abt 36, wife - Jane].
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8 Mar 1833 -- Deed Book O1, page 91: H. J. Juidekoper & wife
Rebecca to Thomas Snodgrass, 50 acres in tract no. 834,
South Shenango Twp.
1 Jun 1833 -- After Recess Session met and John Snodgrass, a member
of the Secession Church in Ireland, applied for membership.
His moral character being good, and his examination having been
sustained, he was received to the communion of the Church.
(Shenango Reformed Presbyterian Church).
21 Aug 1834 -- Deed Book V1, page 469: William Snodgrass & wife
Margaret of Crawford Co., PA, to Elizabeth Vinto of the same,
59 acres in South Shenango Twp.
17 Dec 1834 -- Deed Book W4, page 53: H. J. Huidekoper & wife
Rebecca to John & Thomas Snodgrass, 50 acres in tract no. 834,
South Shenango Twp.
1836 -- Children baptised at Crooked Creek from the year 1836:
Mary Snodgrass; Isabella Snodgrass; Margaret Snodgrass;
Elizabeth Snodgrass; Jane Martin Snodgrass
13 May 1837 -- Deed Book U1, page 631: H. J. Huidekoper & wife
Rebecca to Matthew Snodgrass, 100 acres in tract no. 87, Vernon Twp.
31 May 1837 -- Deed Book S1, page 450: H. J. Huidekoper & wife
Rebecca to Matthew Snodgrass, 20 acres in tract no. 832,
South Shenango Twp.
31 May 1837 -- Deed Book S1, page 461: Rev. Matthew Snodgrass &
wife Jennet of Vernon Twp., to William Eastlick of Crawford Co., PA.,
120 acres part of tract no. 832 in South Shenango Twp.
Recorded 19 Jul 1837.
4 Jan 1838 -- Deed Book S1, page 220: Franklin Buel of Fallowfield
Twp., to William Q. Snodgrass of Fallowfield Twp., a lot in
Adamsville, PA.
22 May 1838 -- Deed Book S1, page 384: William Snodgrass & wife
Margaret of Crawford Co., PA, and John Snodgrass & wife Esbel
[Isabel Leech] of Mercer Co., PA, to Robert Snodgrass of Crawford Co.,
PA, 85 acres & 65 acres, both tracts in South Shenango Twp.
Recorded 30 May 1837.
[John Snodgrass m. Isabella Lietch / Leech 1827 Jefferson Co OH]
25 Sep 1838 -- Deed Book T1, page 14: John Day of New York City and
William Meridith of Philadelphia, to William Snodgrass of Crawford Co.,
PA., 100 acres in tract no. 838 South Shenango Twp.
23 Oct 1838 -- Inquest at the house of William Q. Snodgrass of the
Village of Owrysvill... Fallowfield Twp. Jury finds William Richardson
"came to his death by some unknown caus and not otherwise."
26 Oct 1838 -- Deed Book V1, page 52: Daniel Williams of Vernon Twp.,
to Matthew Snodgrass of Vernon Twp., 6 acres in Vernon Twp.
12 Oct 1839 -- Quinton Snodgrass d. 12 Oct 1839, age 45y, buried
Hartstown Cemetery, West Fallowfield Twp.
(on stone with Jane Snodgrass, d. 1876).
18 Nov 1839 -- Register's Docket A, page 119:
Estate of Quinton Snodgrass. Letters issued 18 Nov 1839 to
[his father] William & [his widow] Jane Snodgrass.
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1840 Crawford Co PA Census
South Shenango Twp.
page 352:
Robert Snodgrass = 1 m 20-30, 2 f 0-5, 1 f 20-30.
James Snodgrass = 1 m 0-5, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 20-30, 1 f 20-30.
[James M. Snodgrass s/o William & Margaret,
wife Mary Ann Gamble]
Jane Snodgrass = 2 m 0-5, 1 m 60-70,
3 f 5-10, 2 f 10-15, 1 f 30-40, 1 f 60-70.
[vss - William Snodgrass abt 67 & Margaret abt 67 with
dau in law Jane, w/o Quinton]
Margaret Snodgrass = 1 m 20-30, 1 f 0-5, 2 f 15-20, 1 f 40-50.
Robert Snodgrass = 1 m 30-40, 1 f 0-5, 1 f 20-30.
page 354:
Thomas Snodgrass = 1 m 15-20, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 40-50, 1 f 0-5,
2 f 5-10, 2 f 10-15, 2 f 15-20, 1 f 20-30, 1 f 40-50.
John Snodgrass = 1 m 0-5, 1 m 5-10, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 50-60,
1 f 0-5, 2 f 5-10, 2 f 10-15, 2 f 15-20, 1 f 40-50.
Fallowfield Twp.
page 365:
Betsy Snodgrass = 1 f 60-70 [? Elizabeth Snodgrass]
page 368:
Wm. Q. Snodgrass = 1 m 20-30, 1 f 15-20 [wife Nancy]
Vernon Twp.
page 432:
Mathews Snodgrass = 1 m 0-5, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 40-50,
1 f 10-15, 1 f 20-30; 1 manufacturing
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22 Jun 1842 -- Deed Book W1, page 178: Myron Bailey, attorney for
William S. Brown of Sandy Creek Twp., Mercer Co., PA, to Matthew
Snodgrass, 100 acres in Fairfield Twp., Crawford Co., PA.
22 Mar 1843 -- Deed Book W1, page 279: William Rogers & wife
Ann of South Shenango Twp. to Robert Snodgrass, 25 acres in
South Shenango Twp.
23 Mar 1843 -- Deed Book W1, page 281: William Snodgrass of
South Shenango Twp. to William Q. Snodgrass, two tracts in South
Shenango Twp., 8 1/2 acres & 30 acres.
23 Mar 1843 -- Deed Book W1, page 282: William Snodgrass & wife
Margaret of South Shenango Twp. to James M. Snodgrass, 122 acres
in South Shenango Twp.
26 Mar 1843 -- Deed Book W1, page 284: William Snodgrass & wife
Margaret to John Ewing, 27 1/2 acres in South Shenango Twp.
25 Jul 1843 -- Deed Book W1, page 395: John P. Thompson to
William Q. Snodgrass & Robert Snodgrass, 35 acres in Fallowfield Twp.
16 Aug 1843 -- Deed Book W1, page 430: William Q. Snodgrass &
wife Nancy of South Shenango Twp., to David Rice of Fallowfield Twp.
... a lot in Adamsville, PA.
9 Apr 1844 -- Deed Book X1, page 175: Theophilis McDonald to
Robert Snodgrass & William Q. Snodgrass of South Shenango Twp.,
land in Fallowfield Twp.
26 Sep 1844 -- William J. Snodgrass, s/o James M. & Mary A.
Snodgrass, d. 26 Sep 1844, age 4y 10m 16d, buried Row 16, South
Shenango Cemetery (see also Jane, d. 1857; Milton P., d. 1857;
David M., d. 1850; Nancy E., d. 1847; R.A., d. 1890).
28 Sep 1846 -- Register's Docket 3, page 18:
Estate of John Snodgrass. Letters issued ...
Will Book C, page 655: Will of John Snodgrass of West Shenango
Twp., names children: Eliza (unmarried), Adaline, Martha, Emeline,
Eleanor, Jane Cole, Mary Ann Smith, Rebecca Burchfield, Matthew R.,
Benjamin, John W. [vss - check this! John d. 25 Oct 1865; these are
the children of John Snodgrass & Mary Ann Rankin, 1860 Crawford Co PA]
21 Oct 1846 -- In memory of Margaret, w/o Wm. Snodgrass,
d. 21 Oct 1846, aged 73y 2m, buried Row 16, South Shenango
Cemetery (on stone with William Snodgrass, d. 1850).
13 Apr 1847 -- Deed Book Z1, page 619: A. S. Ross of Adamsville,
PA, to Robert Snodgrass & William Q. Snodgrass of South Shenango
Twp., 125 acres in Cussawago Twp.
13 Jan/Dec 1850 -- In memory of Wm. Snodgrass, d. 13 Jan/Dec 1850,
aged 78y 4m/8m, buried Row 16, South Shenango Cemetery.
(War of 1812 veteran) (on stone with Margaret Snodgrass, d. 1846)
- - - - - - - - - -
Mortality Schedule: William Snodgrass, age 78; male; widower;
b. Ireland; d. Jan; farmer; cause of death, gravel; duration of
illness, 6 months.
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1850 Crawford Co PA Census
South Shenango Twp., #5/5:
Robert Snodgrass 38-M-IRE farmer, $2000
Jane Snodgrass 35-F-IRE
Elizabeth Snodgrass 12-F-PA
Margaret Snodgrass 9-F-PA
Wm. J. Snodgrass 6-M-PA
Joseph Patterson 50-M-IRE farmer, $1500
Richard Ewins?/Ewing? 44-M-NY
South Shenango Twp., page 231A, #44/44:
William Snodgrass 33-M-IRE
Rachel Snodgrass 26-F-IRE
Joseph G. Snodgrass 1m-M-PA
Margaret Snodgrass 63-F-IRE
Margaret A./H. Snodgrass 30-F-PA
Isabella Snodgrass 28-F-PA
South Shenango Twp., #45/45:
Wm. Q. Snodgrass 37-M-PA farmer, $2000
Nancy Snodgrass 27-F-PA
William A. Snodgrass 7-M-PA [William Austin Snodgrass>
John M. Snodgrass 5-M-PA [John Martin Snodgrass>
Foster Latta Snodgrass 2-M-PA [1900 Ogemaw Co., MI>
Mary Snodgrass 4m-F-PA
T. Kirby 27-M-ENG farm laborer, $400
[this needs to be re-checked>
South Shenango Twp., #47/47:
Robert Snodgrass 41-M-PA $2200
Eliza J. Snodgrass 34-F-PA
Nancy J. Snodgrass 10-F-PA
Margaret L./G. Snodgrass 8-F-PA
Mary J. Snodgrass 3-F-PA
South Shenango Twp., #48/48:
James M. Snodgrass 35-M-PA farmer, $2000
[s/o William Snodgrass d. 1850 & Margaret d. 1846]
Mary A. Snodgrass 32-F-IRE [Mary Ann Gamble]
Elizabeth Snodgrass 9-F-PA
William J. Snodgrass 5-M-PA
Margaret E. Snodgrass 3-F-PA
Hugh H. Snodgrass 1-M-PA
David McL. Snodgrass 2m-M-PA [d. 5 Nov 1850>
South Shenango Twp., #55/55:
Robert Snodgrass 40-M-IRE farmer
Jane Snodgrass 50-F-IRE
South Shenango Twp., #59/59:
Samuel Snodgrass 50-M-IRE farmer, $700
Mary Snodgrass 45-F-IRE
[Mary Chambers - 1880 McDonough Co IL; d. 1882]
William Snodgrass 20-M-PA
[m. Agnes __ - they 1860 McDonough Co IL]
Margaret Snodgrass 16-F-PA [1880 McDonough Co IL]
Robert Snodgrass 11-M-PA
Elizabeth Snodgrass 9-F-PA
[? as Mary J. 1860 Crawford Co PA & 1880 McDonough Co IL ?]
Samuel Snodgrass 6-M-PA [1880 McDonough Co IL]
South Shenango Twp., #60/60:
Jane Snodgrass 42-F-PA $3000 [widow of Quinton Snodgrass>
Mary Snodgrass 24-F-PA
Margaret Snodgrass 18-F-PA
Eliza Snodgrass 16-F-PA
Jane Snodgrass 14-F-PA
William Snodgrass 12-M-PA
Robert Snodgrass 10-M-PA
Mary L. S. Snodgrass 7(1?)-F-PA
[age 1, she is age 11 as Mary Tolbert 1860 Crawford]
Isabella Snodgrass 4m-F-PA
[as Isabelle Tolbert age 9 on 1860 Crawford]
[see deed 3 Apr 1875 Mercer Co PA]
Vernon Twp., #154/161:
Matthew Snodgrass 31-M-PA farmer, $5000/410 [?>
Mary Snodgrass 29-F-PA
Addie Snodgrass 7-F-PA
Deely Snodgrass 3-F-PA
Harry L. Snodgrass 1-M-PA
[need to recheck the property owned>
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5 Nov 1850 -- David M. Snodgrass, s/o James M. & Mary Snodgrass,
d. 5 Nov 1850, age 3m 5d, buried Row 16, South Shenango Cemetery.
21 Feb 1853 -- Will Book B, page 488: Will of Thomas Snodgrass
of South Shenango Twp., dated 21 Feb 1853, proved 3 Mar 1853.
Names children: Mary, Matilda, Marguerite, Sarah Caroline, Benjamin;
wife Jane.
[vss - Jane, Mary M., Margaretta & Sarah are on 1860 Crawford Co PA]
22 Feb 1853 -- Thomas Snodgrass, d. 22 Feb 1853, in the 70th year
of his age, buried Row 14, South Shenango Cemetery
(War of 1812 veteran) (on stone with Jane L. Snodgrass, d. 1878).
13 May 1853 -- Register's Docket 2, page 30:
Estate of Thomas Snodgrass. Letters issued 13 May 1853.
20 May 1853 -- John Snodgrass, s/o R. & E. J. Snodgrass,
d. 20 May 1853 age 1y 7m 5d, buried Row 5, South Shenango Cemetery
(on stone with Robert Snodgrass, d. 1887).
6 Mar 1854 -- Muskingum County, OH: Deed Book 26, page 292:
Jane Snodgrass of South Shenango Twp., Crawford Co., PA, and
Mary Johnston of Green Twp., Mercer Co., PA, heirs at law to the
estate of Ester Law, dec'd, of Muskingum Co., OH, to John M. Law
of Guernsey Co., Twp. 3, Ohio.
Witnessed by William McLean & Matthew G. Snodgrass,
Meadville, [Crawford Co] PA.
Recorded 6 Mar 1854.
1 Jul 1856 -- Eliza Snodgrass was a member of the North Shenango
United Presbyterian Church.
21/27 Feb 1857 -- Sara Ella Snodgrass, d/o R. & E. J., d. 27 Feb 1857,
age 5y 5m 26d, buried Row 5, South Shenango Cemetery (on stone with
Robert Snodgrass, d. 1887, & Eliza Jane).
[Note: If the dates and ages on this stone and the one for John
Snodgrass, d. 20 May 1853, are correct then the two children of
R. & E. J. Snodgrass were born about 6 weeks apart.>
[vss - math says Sara Ella b. ca 1 Sep 1851, and that John was
b. ca 15 Oct 1851 - since this cemetery reading is from a book,
there is probably a typo ... check the actual stone!]
17 Apr 1857 -- Gone Home, Nancy E. Snodgrass, d/o James M. &
Mary A. Snodgrass, d. 17 Apr 1857, age 2y 17d, buried Row 16,
South Shenango Cemetery.
20 Apr 1857 -- Jane A. Snodgrass, d. 20 Apr 1857, age 5y 5m 10d,
& Milton P. Snodgrass, d. 20 Apr 1857, age 1y 2m 20d, children of
James M. & Mary A. Snodgrass, buried Row 16, South Shenango Cemetery.
Nov 1859 -- Mortality schedule: Mary Ann Snodgrass died age 1m,
of a sore mouth; duration 3 weeks.
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1860 Crawford Co PA Census
Fairfield Twp., page 289, #647/632:
Mathew Snodgrass 66-M-IRE clergyman U.P., $2500/500
Jannet Snodgrass 49-F-PA
Matthew Snodgrass 21-M-PA (no occ. given)
Ebenezer Snodgrass 18-M-PA (no occ. given)
[Ebenezer Erskine Snodgrass]
John Snodgrass 15-M-PA
Rebecca Snodgrass 9-F-PA
David Snodgrass 5-M-PA
Meadville Twp., page 571, #681/660: [vss - ? daus. of Quinton & Jane]
Eliza Snodgrass 26-F-PA milliner
Adaline Snodgrass 24-F-PA dressmaker
South Shenango Twp., page 851, #902/887:
Wm. Q. Snodgrass 47-M-PA farmer, $9800/4515
Nancy Snodgrass 37-F-PA
Austin Snodgrass 18-M-PA
Martin Snodgrass 16-M-PA
Foster Snodgrass 12-M-PA
Ida Snodgrass 10-F-PA
Edgar Snodgrass 7-M-PA
Melvin Snodgrass 4-F-PA
James Snodgrass 8m-M-PA
Wm. Thompson 72-M-IRE
Mary Thompson 67-F-IRE
South Shenango Twp., page 860, #967/952:
Samuel Snodgrass 62-M-IRE farmer, $1400/810
Mary Snodgrass 54-F-IRE
Robert Snodgrass 20-M-PA
Margreta Snodgrass 24-F-PA [Margaret Snodgrass]
Mary J. Snodgrass 22-F-PA
[? m. David Stoneking - see 1880 McDonough Co IL]
Samuel Snodgrass 16-M-PA
[vss - widow Mary Snodgrass with children Margaret & Samuel
1880 McDonough Co IL]
South Shenango Twp., page 860, #968/953:
Robert Snodgrass 55-M-IRE farm laborer, 0/$250
South Shenango Twp., page 860, #971/956:
Robert Snodgrass 48-M-IRE farmer, $2500/820
Jane Snodgrass 45-F-IRE
Elizabeth Snodgrass 23-F-PA teach com. school
Margreta Snodgrass 19-F-PA
Wm. J. Snodgrass 16-M-PA
Mary G. Snodgrass 6-F-PA
Andrew J. Galbreth 28-M-NY farmer, $600/110
South Shenango Twp., page 860, #972/957:
James Snodgrass 45-M-PA farmer, $5500/1328
[James M. Snodgrass b. 1815]
Mary Snodgrass 43-F-IRE [Mary Gamble>
Elizabeth Snodgrass 19-F-PA
Robert Snodgrass 17-M-PA
Wm. J. Snodgrass 15-M-PA
Emiline Snodgrass 13-F-PA
Hugh H. Snodgrass 11-M-PA
David Snodgrass 3-M-PA
South Shenango Twp., page 861, #976/961:
Jane Snodgrass 52-F-PA farmer, $2500/784 [widow of Quinton>
Mary Snodgrass 34-F-PA
Margarette Snodgrass 28-F-PA
Robert Snodgrass 20-M-PA
Mary I. Tolbert 11-F-PA [as Mary Snodgrass on 1850 Crawford]
Isabelle Tolbert 9-F-PA
[as Isabella Snodgrass age 4 mo. on 1850 Crawford]
South Shenango Twp., page 861, #980/965:
Robert Snodgrass 52-M-PA farmer, $5000/2160
Eliza Snodgrass 45-F-PA
Nancy J. Snodgrass 20-F-PA teach com. school
Margrette Snodgrass 18-F-PA
Mary Jane Snodgrass 13-F-PA
Wm. Ewing 8-M-PA
James Janison 24-M-IRE farmer, $1000/200 [James Jamison]
South Shenango Twp., page 861, #981/866:
Wm. J. Snodgrass 44-M-IRE
Rachel Snodgrass 39-F-IRE
Joseph G. Snodgrass 9-M-PA
George Snodgrass 7-M-PA
Margrette Snodgrass 5-F-PA
Margrette Snodgrass 60-F-IRE
South Shenango Twp., page 868, #1027/1012:
Mathew H. Snodgrass 40-M-PA farmer, $2500/831
Jane Snodgrass 35-F-PA
Alfred Snodgrass 4-M-PA
James Snodgrass 2-M-PA
South Shenango Twp., page 868, #1028/1013:
Jane Snodgrass 60-F-PA farmer, $1875/327 [Jane Law]
[widow of Thomas d. 1853>
Mary M. Snodgrass 25-F-PA [Mary Matilda Snodgrass]
Margrette Snodgrass 22-F-PA [Margaretta Snodgrass]
Sarah Snodgrass 18-F-PA [Sarah Caroline Snodgrass]
[so where is son Benjamin Snodgrass ?]
South Shenango Twp., page 871, #1047/1032:
John Snodgrass 79-M-IRE farmer, $4700/1798
[s/o Benjamin Snodgrass (d. 1828); d. 1865; see 1885 Hist. of
Crawford & 1899 Memorial Record of Crawford Co PA]
Mary Ann Snodgrass 62-F-PA [Mary Ann Rankin>
Benjamin Snodgrass 30-M-PA farm laborer
Mathew Snodgrass 26-M-PA farm laborer
[Matthew R. Snodgrass m. Orpha E. Gregory]
Martha Snodgrass 24-F-PA teach com. school
Emaline Snodgrass 22-F-PA teach com. school [m. Fenton]
Elnor Snodgrass 21-F-PA teach com. school
[Eleanor Snodgrass m. John Ross]
John Snodgrass 20-M-PA (no occ. given)
[John W. Snodgrass m. Sarah C. Ross]
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Feb 1861 -- Lunacy petition (dated 10 Nov 1860) of Robert Snodgrass
of South Shenango Twp., a relative of Andrew Thompson of S. Shenango.
Robert's mother was a sister of the first wife of Andrew. Andrew is
a lunatic, has a wife and 3 children living with him, owns
considerable property. Andrew Bettes/Battes also attests.
Inquisition, 18 Dec 1860, at residence of Andrew Thompson at
S. Shenango, finds Andrew is 75, has been a lunatic for 3 years,
and more, owns 190 acres in S. Shenango. Has wife, Mary Jane,
and children, Nancy, about 12, and James C. and Sarah S.,
twins, age 10.
(Also inventory, bond of committee, account, & vouchers.)
1863 -- Draft List: South Shenango County and Turnersville,
143 liable, 43 drawn, including Robert A. Snodgrass.
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Draft Exemptions: South Shenango and Turnersville, List of persons
exempt on account of having paid $300: Robert A. Snodgrass.
29 Jan 1863 -- Erskine Snodgrass married Jane Dunn, b. 25 Mar 1839,
d/o John Dunn & Elizabeth Bean. [may be from a family history>
26 Jul 1864 -- Supplemental draft, South Shenango: Samuel Snodgrass
1866 -- Sarah (Snodgrass) Story, b. 1834, d. 1866,
buried South Shenango Cemetery.
25 Mar 1870 -- Rev. Matthew Snodgrass, d. 25 Mar 1870,
in the 78th year of his age, buried Row G, Munford Chapel Cemetery
(on stone with Jennett R. Shontz Snodgrass, wife, d. 1889).
Matthew Snodgrass, age 77; married; b. Ireland;
parents foreign born; clergyman; inflamation of the stomach.
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31 May 1870 -- Register's Docket 3, page 288:
Estate of Matthew Snodgrass. Letters issued 31 May 1870.
Will Book D, page 182: Will of Matthew Snodgrass of Fairfield Twp.,
names wife Jenette Rebecca and children: Jane M., Matthew A.,
John Spence, Ebenezer Erskin, David James, Rebecca Anna.
He left land in both Vernon Twp. and Fairfield Twp. to his heirs.
1 Nov 1871 -- PA Archives, 6th series, vol. 9, pages 395, 493, 590
(Misc. papers, 1812-1814): Mary Ann Snodgrass (applicant)
widow of John Snodgrass, private, Capt. McClelland
(name of company commander), Jamestown, Crawford Co..
Certificate #2525, issued 1 Nov 1871.
1 Dec 1872 -- Joseph Snodgrass, d. 1 Dec 1872, aged 68 years,
buried Row 6, South Shenango Cemetery, South Shenango Twp.
29 May 1875 -- Mary Snodgrass, d/o Q. & J., d. 29 May 1875,
age 48y 11m 3d, buried Hartstown Cemetery, West Fallowfield Twp.
(includes epitaph) (on stone with Quinton, d. 1839, & Jane, d. 1876)
6 Nov 1876 -- Jane Snodgrass, w/o Quinton, d. 6 Nov 1876,
age 68y 9m 8d, buried Hartstown Cemetery, West Fallowfield Twp.
(includes epitaph) (on stone with Quinton, d. 1839)
25 Jun 1878 -- Conneautville Courier:
Married, Snodgrass - Truesdale. At the residence of the bride's
parents, 25 Jun 1878, by Rev. W. B. Skinner, Mr. S. C. Snodgrass &
Miss Jennie B., d/o Mr. C. L. Truesdale, formerly of Conneautville,
all of Jamestown, PA (newspaper dated 27 Jun).
26 Aug 1878 -- Jane L. (Law) Snodgrass, w/o Thos. Snodgrass,
d. 26 Aug 1878 in the 81st year of her age, buried Row 14,
South Shenango Cemetery (includes epitaph) (see Thomas, d. 1853).
4 Nov 1879 -- Lorene M. Snodgrass, d. 4 Nov 1879 in the 22nd year
of her age, buried Row 14, South Shenango Cemetery (includes epitaph)
(on stone with Mary Snodgrass, d. 1886).
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1880 Crawford Co PA Census/Soundex
Fairfield East Twp., 27-94-5-12:
B. T./J. Snodgrass 23-M-PA
Ella Snodgrass 21-F-PA wife
Bertha Snodgrass 1-F-PA dau.
West Fairfield Twp., 27-96-16-15:
Spence Snodgrass 35-M-PA
Nancy Snodgrass 28-F-PA wife
Zellie B. Snodgrass 8-F-PA dau.
Hartstown, 27-99-9-28:
R. A. Snodgrass 36-M-PA
Lennie Snodgrass 30-F-OH wife
Emma L. Snodgrass 4-F-OH dau.
David G. Snodgrass 21-M-PA brother
South Shenango Twp., 28-118-1-1:
W. Joseph Snodgrass 35-M-PA
Rossanna Snodgrass 28-F-PA wife
Sabina J. Snodgrass 8-F-PA dau.
Lewis Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
Margaret Snodgrass 3-F-PA dau.
John Snodgrass 1-M-PA son
South Shenango Twp., 28-118-3-37:
Hugh H. Snodgrass 31-M-PA
Selina Snodgrass 26-F-PA wife
Audley Snodgrass 4-M-PA son
James H. Snodgrass 2-M-PA son
South Shenango Twp., 28-118-4-48:
Robert Q./O. Snodgrass 40-M-PA
Margret Snodgrass 48-F-PA sister
Robert Galbreath 9-M-PA nephew
South Shenango Twp., 28-118-18-28:
Austin Snodgrass 38-M-PA
Sarah J. Snodgrass 31-F-PA wife
Mary Snodgrass 10-F-PA dau.
Nancy Snodgrass 4-F-KS dau.
Grace Snodgrass 2-F-KS dau.
Alexander G. Snodgrass 7m-M-KS son
West Shenango Twp., 28-118-22-13:
John W. Snodgrass 41-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 38-F-PA wife
John Snodgrass 2-M-PA son
Vernon Twp., 28-130-24-12:
Mathew Snodgrass 35/38-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 33-F-PA wife
Addie Snodgrass 17-F-PA dau.
Jane Snodgrass 14-F-PA dau.
Adell Snodgrass 13-F-PA dau.
Linkin Snodgrass 11-M-PA son [Lincoln Snodgrass]
Lina Snodgrass 9-F-PA dau.
Jasper Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
Ettie Snodgrass 3-F-PA dau.
Maud Snodgrass 11m-F-PA dau.
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1881 -- A Manual of the United Presbyterian Church:
Matthew Snodgrass (A.) was born in 1792 in the Shenango
congregation, Crawford County, Pa.; was educated at Jefferson
College, and studied theology at Canonsburg; was licensed April 28,
1826, by the Ohio Presbytery, and ordained September 20, 1827, by
the same; was installed at ordination over Cherry Run and Coneaut,
in Crawford county, Pa.; resigned the former in January, 1838, and
retained the latter with Fairfield and French Creek until 1856,
when he was released from all except Fairfield, and from it on the
3rd of February, 1864. He remained without charge until his death
March 25, 1870.
William John Snodgrass was born March 4, 1845, in South
Shenango, Crawford county, Pa.; was graduated at Westminster College
in 1867, and studied theology at Allegheny; was licensed September 1,
1868, by the Lake Presbytery, and ordained August 24, 1869, by
Mercer; was installed at ordination over West Middlesex, in Mercer
county, and added Clarksville, for one-third time, December 27, 1878.
1885 -- Hist. of Crawford Co.:
page 1139: West Fallowfield Twp.
W. S. Andrews, farmer, P.O. Adamsville, was born in July 1815
in this county, and is a son of Joseph and Esther (Snodgrass) Andrews.
Joseph Andrews came from the north of Ireland, and settled in East
Fallowfield in 1802; had nine children, of whom two are yet living:
John, a resident of Wisconsin, and W. S. Our subject was married in
1837, to Jane H., daughter of Hugh B. Andrews, who held the office
of Justice of the Peace, under the appointment law, for many years,
and which was then the law of the land. His wife was a cousin.
Our subject had a family of eight children; the living are: Mary,
Margaret, Jane, Esther, and James. Mr. Andrews occupies a part of
400 acres of land, which was his father's or wife's father's near
Adamsville. He is of a quiet disposition, and is now retired in
good circumstances, having resided here 68 years, and having been
one of the leading farmers of the township.
His father-in-law was for many years Assessor, and used to
make his own returns to Harrisburg on foot, bringing back such
things as his friends required. Mr. Andrews has taken a deep
interest in education, and has served as School Director.
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page 1141: [we need the twp.>
R. A. Snodgrass [Robert A. Snodgrass], physician and surgeon,
Hartstown, was born in South Shenango Twp., 20 Mar 1843, and is a
son of James M. and Mary A. (Gamble) Snodgrass. His father was a
native of this county, and his family contained four sons and two
daughters: Elizabeth P. (now Mrs. J. McFeeters), R. A. (our subject),
Rev. William J. (Pastor of the United Presbyterian Church at West
Middlesex, PA, married Mattie Herrick), Emeline (Now Mrs. Robert
Royer), Henry H. (married Selina Edibenru), Dr. David J. (married
LidaTemple and resides at West Middlesex, PA). Our subject was
married 5 Sep 1867 to Sennie, daughter of Charles Root, now of
Nebraska, and who is the father of six children, of whom Mrs.
Snodgrass is the youngest. The result of this union has been three
children, of whom one -- Emma -- survives. The doctor received
his early education in the schools his native township; attended
the Jamestown Academy, and commenced the study of materia medica
in 1864 at Buffalo Medical College, and graduated 22 Feb 1870. He
practiced for four years with Dr. W. J. Gamble, of Mosiertown,
and in 1874 he came to Hartstown, where he has been engaged in the
practice of his profession ever since. He has been School Director
for seven years, and is now Burgess of the village. In political
views he is a Republican, and is a much esteemed member
of the community.
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page 1142: West Shenango Twp.
John W. Snodgrass, farmer, P.O. Jamestown, Mercer Co., PA,
was born in South Shenango, now West Shenango, Twp., 15 Feb 1839,
and is a son of John and Mary (Rankin) Snodgrass. The father came
from Ireland in 1800, stopping for a few months in Virginia before
coming to this county; the mother was born in this country; they
passed the remainder of their days in Crawford Co., the former
dying in 1865 and the latter following soon after. John Snodgrass
was a member of the Seceder Church, and, after the union, of the
United Presbyterian Church, of North Shenango. His children were
twelve in number, as follows: Rebecca (Mrs. Birchfield), deceased;
Jane (Mrs. Cole), deceased; Mary Ann (Mrs. Smith), deceased;
Eliza, unmarried; Adeline, unmarried; Benjamin, unmarried;
Martha (Mrs. DeCamp); Matthew R., married 29 Dec 1860 Orpha,
daughter of William Gregory; Emeline, widow of Mr. Fenton;
Eleanor (Mrs. John Ross); John W.; and Ebenezer, youngest, deceased.
Our subject was married 5 Nov 1874 to Sarah C., daughter of
John Ross, of Mercer Co., PA. They have had four children, two
deceased: Eddie, born 19 Oct 1875 and died 4 Dec 1878, and Minnie M.,
born 1 Jan 1883. The living children are John Elmer, born 13 Feb 1878;
Orr Carle, born 10 Jun 1880. Mrs. Snodgrass was one of three children
in her father's family, and the youngest of those living.
Mr. Snodgrass has a finely located farm of 109 acres near
Jamestown, and has been Auditor, Supervisor, Collector, and held
other township offices. He is a member of the United Presbyterian
Church. The father served in the war of 1812, and our subject
served in the war of 1861 and 1865; one year and a half in the
cavalry service; sworn in 10 Feb 1864, mustered out 22 Jul 1865
at Cloud's Mills, VA.
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5 May 1886 -- Mr. Samuel R. Snodgrass was a member of the North
Shenango United Presbyterian Church.
8 May 1886 -- Mary Snodgrass, d. 8 May 1886, age 50y,
buried Row 14, South Shenango Cemetery (includes epitaph)
(on stone with Lorene M. Snodgrass, d. 1879).
2 Apr 1887 -- R. A. Snodgrass witnessed the will (unprobated) of
Susannah Frame, dated 2 Apr 1887.
30 Apr 1887 -- Mr. William Q. Snodgrass & Mr. Henry R. Snodgrass
were members of the North Shenango United Presbyterian Church.
19 Nov 1887 -- Robert Snodgrass, d. 19 Nov 1887, in his 79th year,
buried Row 5, South Shenango Cemetery (on same stone: Eliza Jane,
his wife [no dates>; Sara Ella, d. 1857; & John, d. 1853).
12 May 1888 -- Centenniel Edition of the Meadville Tribune-Republican:
"Our Old Citizens, Residents of Crawford Co. Born Prior to 1820":
James M. Snodgrass, b. South Shenango, Crawford Co., PA, 29 Jun 1815;
has always resided in the township where born.
[vss - James M. Snodgrass m. Mary Gamble]
26 Oct 1888 -- Emma E. Snodgrass, d/o Dr. R. A. & Sennie Snodgrass,
d. 26 Oct 1888, age 13y 13d, buried Lakeview Cemetery, Conneaut Lake,
Sadsbury Twp. (see Dr. R. A. Snodgrass, d. 1890).
26 Jun 1889 -- Jennett R. Shontz Snodgrass, w/o Rev. Matthew Snodgrass,
d. 26 Jun 1889, age 78y, 4m 24d, buried Row G, Munford Chapel Cemetery.
18 Aug 1890 -- Dr. R. A. Snodgrass, b. 20 Mar 1843, d. 18 Aug 1890,
buried Lakeview Cemetery, Sadsbury Twp. (s/o James M. & Mary Ann
Gamble Snodgrass; Wife Asenath Sennie Root Snodgrass reportedly also
buried here, but there is no stone for her.)
13 Dec 1892 -- William Q. Snodgrass, b. 30 Jun 1813, d. 13 Dec 1892,
buried Row 7, South Shenango Cemetery, South Shenango Twp.
(on stone with Nancy R. Snodgrass, d. 1897).
16 Dec 1893 -- Miss Grettie Snodgrass - member of North Shenango
United Presby. Church.
1894 -- Bessie N. Snodgrass, b. 1893, d. 1894, buried Row 10,
South Shenango Cemetery (stone next to that of Edgar R. &
Eliza A. Snodgrass).
1895 -- infant dau. (Snodgrass), b. & d. 1895, buried Row 10,
South Shenango Cemetery (stone next to that of Edgar R. &
Eliza A. Snodgrass).
1895 -- Mary T. Snodgrass, b. 1869, d. 1895, buried Row 9,
South Shenango Cemetery
(on stone with Nancy R. Snodgrass, d. 1898).
26 Jul 1895 -- Mary Snodgrass, d/o Austin W. (d. 1922) &
Sarah J. (d. 1929), b. 1870, d. 26 Jul 1895;
reportedly buried with her parents, but there is no stone.
1896 -- H. Jeanne Snodgrass, w/o James M. Snodgrass (d. 1904),
b. 1870, d. 1896, buried
Row S, Munford Chapel Cemetery (also stone for infant
s/o James M. & H. Jeanne Snodgrass, no name or dates).
10 Feb 1897 -- Nancy R. Snodgrass, w/o William Q., b. 9 Dec 1822,
d. 10 Feb 1897, buried Row 7, South Shenango Cemetery, South
Shenango Twp. (on stone with William Q. Snodgrass, d. 1892).
1898 -- Nancy R. Snodgrass, b. 1875, d. 1898, buried Row 9, South
Shenango Cemetery (on stone with Mary T. Snodgrass, d. 1895).
1899 -- Memorial Record of Crawford Co., PA:
pages 878-880:
Matthew R. Snodgrass.--Sixty-five years ago Matthew R. Snodgrass
was born on the old homestead in West Shenango township, Crawford
county, where he is still living. This property has been in the
possession of his family for almost a century, and thus it may be
seen that they were numbered among the early pioneers of this
locality. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Benjamin Snodgrass,
and his son John, the father of our subject, came to this vicinity
in 1800 and took up land which, after they had assisted in clearing
and improving it, rightfully enough fell to the three sons of John
Snodgrass, - Benjamin, Matthew R. and J. W. Matthew R., who is
the subject of this biographical notice, has greatly improved his
homestead since it came into his possession and has made of his
eighty-three acres a most desirable country place, furnished with
substantial buildings, neat fences and well-kept orchard and shade
trees. He purchased the interest of his brother, J. W. Snodgrass,
who now lives on the farm just east of that owned by our subject,
who is a thorough, practical farmer, making a success of most of
his undertakings, and enjoying an excellent reputation for business,
honor and fairness in all his transactions.
The son of John and Mary (Rankin) Snodgrass, Matthew R.
Snodgrass was born December 11, 1833. His boyhood was spent on the
farm where he has always resided, and such education as fell to his
share was that gained in the district schools of the vicinity.
By judicious study and reading he has added to the knowledge thus
acquired and is now well posted on the great events of the past and
contemporaneous history. In the school of practical experience he
has also necessarily had his mental horizon broadened and his
sympathies with his fellow men deepened and strengthened. In
religion and politics he strives to keep his mind free from strong
bias, that he may be able to judge fairly the merits of every
question coming beneath his notice.
December 29, 1880, Mr. Snodgrass married Miss Orpha Gregory,
dau. of William and Lottie (Lafferty) Gregory. The father was a
well known farmer of this county and for years successfully
conducted a tannery business at Turnersville. The mother, a lady
of rare culture and ability, was for some time engaged in teaching
school and was a popular and successful educator. Mr. and Mrs.
Snodgrass are the parents of one son, Lloyd, born October 24, 1885.
When the war of the Rebellion was being waged M. R. Snodgrass
offered his service and fought under and for the flag of his country
more than three years. Enlisting September 5, 1861, he was
faithfully at his post of duty during the weary years up to the time
of his honorable discharge, November 4, 1864. He took part in
numerous skirmishes and minor encounters with the enemy and, among
others, was actively engaged in the battles of Antietam, Cedar
Mountain, Resaca, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. He was a private
in Company G, One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment of Pennsylvania
Infantry, which was a part of the Third Brigade, Second Division,
Twelfth and Twentieth Army Corps, under command of Generals Hooker
and Slocum. Much of the time Mr. Snodgrass was detailed to duty with
the wagon train, but wherever his place was assigned there he was
always to be found, prompt, obedient, faithful and cheerful. At the
battle of Antietam he was struck in the left arm by a fragment of
shell, but he did not leave the ranks and only fought the harder.
The principles for which he was then ready to sacrifice his
life he has always abided by, and has endeavored to do his whole
duty as a citizen of this great republic. At present he is in
favor of free silver. For the long period of forty years he has
been a member of the United Presbyterian church of Shenango, and
has freely contributed of his means to worthy religious and
benevolent enterprises.
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1900 Crawford Co PA Census/Soundex
Conneaut Lake, 2nd St., 70-11-10-98:
David G. Snodgrass 43-M-PA Feb 1857
Mary E. Snodgrass 39-F-PA Sep 1860 wife
John D. Snodgrass 9-M-PA Jun 1890 son
Conneautville Twp., 70-13-1-71:
Judson T. Snodgrass 33-M-PA May 1868 [s/o James & Susan]
Susan Snodgrass 68-F-PA Jul 1831 mother
[b. 25 Jul 1831, d. 14 Jul 1901;
w/o James Snodgrass (s/o Solomon) - Mercer Co PA]
Grace A. Royal 20-F-PA Aug 1879 niece
Conneautville, Water St., 70-13-2-43:
Charles W. Snodgrass 42-M-PA May 1857
[son of James Snodgrass (1814-1894) & Susan M. Clark]
Ella W. Snodgrass 38-F-PA May 1852 wife [Eleanor Mary Hughes]
Mable M. Snodgrass 15-F-OH Jul 1884 dau.
Grace G. Snodgrass 14-F-OH Apr 1886 dau.
[vss - Grace Gladys Snodgrass m. 30 Sep 1906 John W. Warden, II;
info from their son John William Warden, III, b. 1917 Elyria OH]
East Fallowfield Twp., 70-15-5-24:
Sarah Snodgrass 51-F-PA Aug 1839 [sic>
Mattie Snodgrass 25-F-PA Apr 1874 dau.
Preston Snodgrass 18-M-PA Jul 1881 son
East Fallowfield Twp., 70-15-5-29:
John Snodgrass 31-M-PA Dec 1868 (living alone)
Fairfield Twp., 70-17-5-29:
David J. Snodgrass 45-M-PA Nov 1854 (living alone)
Fairfield Twp., 70-17-4-26:
E. E. Snodgrass 58-M-PA May 1842
Jane Snodgrass 61-F-PA Mar 1839 wife
Richard S. Snodgrass 3-M-PA Oct 1896 grandson
Meadville, Linden St., House 246, 71-31-13-12:
Carrie J. Smith
***
Etta Snodgrass 22-F-PA Oct 1877 servant
West Shenango Twp., 71-37-2-84:
Martin J. Snodgrass 55-M-PA Dec 1844
Osee E. Snodgrass 46-F-PA Nov 1853 wife
Earl L. Snodgrass 13-M-PA Oct 1886 son
West Shenango Twp., 71-37-3-7:
John W. Snodgrass 61-M-PA Feb 1839
Sarah E. Snodgrass 53-F-PA Nov 1846 wife
John E. Snodgrass 22-M-PA Feb 1878 son
Orr C. Snodgrass 19-M-PA Jun 1880 son
Arthur H. Snodgrass 11-M-PA Jul 1888 son
West Shenango Twp., 71-37-3-12:
Leander Snodgrass 38-M-PA Nov 1861
Mary Snodgrass 28-F-PA Sep 1871 wife
Hazel A. Snodgrass 9-F-PA May 1891 dau.
Ray L. Snodgrass 5-M-PA Jan 1895 son
Laura M. Snodgrass 3-F-PA Apr 1897 dau.
Matthew H. Snodgrass 79-M-PA Nov 1820 father
Jane M. Snodgrass 68-F-PA Mar 1832 mother
West Shenango Twp., 71-37-3-55:
Benj. Snodgrass 70-M-PA Jun 1829
Eliza Snodgrass 74-F-PA Nov 1825 sister
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-5-73:
Wm. M. Cathcart
***
Robert Q. Snodgrass 60-M-PA Feb 1840 boarder
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-5-77:
Rachel Snodgrass 76-F-IRE Apr 1824
George Mc. Snodgrass 47-M-PA Feb 1853 son
Joseph Snodgrass 49-M-PA Aug 1850 son
Nancy Snodgrass 39-F-PA Aug 1860 dau.
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-6-4:
William J. Snodgrass 55-M-PA Dec 1844
Rosanna A. Snodgrass 48-F-PA Aug 1851 wife
Margaret H. Snodgrass 23-F-PA Aug 1876 dau.
John W. Snodgrass 21-M-Pa Mar 1879 son
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-6-8:
James A. Snodgrass 21-M-PA Jul 1878
Clara Snodgrass 21-F-PA Nov 1878 wife
William F. Snodgrass 19-M-PA Jul 1880 brother
Winnifred S. Snodgrass 15-F-PA Nov 1884 sister
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-6-16:
John G. McFeters
[m. Elizabeth Snodgrass, d/o James M. Snodgrass & Mary Ann Gamble]
***
Harry H. Snodgrass 7-M-PA Dec 1892 boarder
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-6?-72:
Thomas A. Snodgrass 42-M-PA Sep 1857
Anna P. Snodgrass 42-F-PA Dec 1857 wife
William P. Snodgrass 13-M-PA Sep 1886 son
George H. Snodgrass 11-F-PA Dec 1888 son
Grace M. Snodgrass 8-F-PA Nov 1891 dau.
West Shenango Twp., 71-37-7-52:
Matthew R. Snodgrass 66-M-PA Dec 1834
Orpha E. Snodgrass 46-F-PA May 1854 wife
Lidy J. Snodgrass 14-M-PA Oct 1885 son
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-8-65:
Andrew J. Blair
***
Margaretta Snodgrass 53-F-PA Mar 1837 aunt
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-9-91:
Edward R. Snodgrass 46-M-PA Jun 1853
Eliza A. Snodgrass 30-F-IRE Oct 1869 wife
Erwin T. Snodgrass 2-M-PA Oct 1897 son
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-9-97:
Austin W. Snodgrass 55-M-PA Jul 1844
Sarah J. Snodgrass 52-F-PA Dec 1847 wife
Hattie M. Snodgrass 17-F-PA Nov 1882 dau.
South Shenango Twp., 71-37-10-73:
Samuel R. Snodgrass 26-M-PA Oct 1863[sic>
Florence M. Snodgrass 30-F-PA Feb 1870 wife
William Q. Snodgrass 5-M-PA Nov 1894 son
Atlee B. Snodgrass 4-M-PA Dec 1895 son
Vernon Twp., 72-53-11-90:
Mathew A. Snodgrass 61-M-PA
Mary Snodgrass 58-F-PA Jul 1841
Maud L. Snodgrass 20-F-PA Jul 1879 dau.
Charles L. Snodgrass 17-F-PA Nov 1882 son
Florence Snodgrass 12-F-PA Sep 1887 dau.
Vernon Twp., 72-53-13-16:
Wm. T. Myers
***
Lincoln N. Snodgrass 29-M-PA Jan 1871 brother-in-law
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18 Nov 1900 -- Jane Snodgrass, d. 18 Nov 1900, age 63y,
buried Row S, Munford Chapel Cemetery, Fairfield Twp.
(w/o E. E. Snodgrass, d. 1914).
14 Jul 1901 -- Susan M. Snodgrass, b. 25 Jul 1831, d. 14 Jul 1901,
buried Section D, Row 3, Lot E, Conneautville Cemetery
(lot owned by J. T. Snodgrass)
[James Snodgrass (s/o Solomon & Sarah) and wife Susan M.
had a son Judson T. Snodgrass]
1904 -- David J. Snodgrass, b. 1855, d. 1904, buried Row G,
Munford Chapel Cemetery.
1904 -- James M. Snodgrass (s/o E. E. & J. Snodgrass),
b. 1863, d. 1904, buried Row S, Munford Chapel Cemetery.
3 Feb 1908 -- J. Spence Snodgrass, b. 1845, d. 3 Feb 1908,
age 63y, buried Row D, Munford Chapel Cemetery
[on same stone, Nancy U. (Peterson) Snodgrass, b. 1850, d. 19-->.
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1910 Crawford Co PA Census/Miracode
89-9-190:
Judson J. Snodgrass 40-M-PA
Correll A. Snodgrass 36-F-PA wife
Limmie A. Snodgrass 23-F-OH wife [sic>
Philip A. Snodgrass 12-M-OH son
90-11-10:
John Smock
***
Mrs. Jane Snodgrass 35-F-PA sister
90-11-34:
Mary J. Lauderbaugh
***
Erskine Snodgrass 67-M-PA uncle
90-11-46:
William Nelson
***
Stanley Snodgrass 13-M-PA nephew
90-11-153:
Arden Snodgrass 20-M-PA
Hazel Snodgrass 17-F-PA wife
90-12-3:
K. W. Snodgrass 45- -PA (living alone)
90-12-4:
W. P. Snodgrass 29- -PA
Sarah Snodgrass 72-F-PA mother
Mattie Snodgrass 38-F-PA sister
Meadville, 90-24-28:
Vaucy Snodgrass 55- -PA (living alone)
Meadville, 90-24-56:
David G. Snodgrass 52-M-PA
Pauline Snodgrass 35-F-PA wife
+ 1 non-relative
Meadville, 90-24-57:
John D. Snodgrass 20-M-PA
Florence Snodgrass 20-F-PA wife
John D. Snodgrass -M-PA son
Meadville, 90-24-90:
Frank G. Wasson
***
Mary Snodgrass 68-F-PA mother-in-law
Meadville, 90-24-413:
George B. Hart
***
Ora C. Snodgrass 19-M-PA brother-in-law
91-37-4:
Edgar R. Snodgrass 55-M-PA
Eliza A. Snodgrass 43-F-IRE wife
Erwin T. Snodgrass 12-M-PA son
91-37-6:
Glenn A. Snodgrass 30-M-KS
Pearl D. Snodgrass 26-F-PA wife
Methel H. Snodgrass 6-F-PA dau.
Clifford M. Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Josephine P. Snodgrass 2-F-PA dau. [d. 1910>
91-37-7:
Austin Snodgrass 67-M-PA
Sarah J. Snodgrass 62-F-PA wife
91-37-135:
Andrew J. Blair
***
Gretta Snodgrass 77-F-PA aunt [Margaretta Snodgrass]
91-37-169:
Rachel Snodgrass 86-F-IRE
George M. Snodgrass 57-M-PA son
Nany J. Snodgrass 49-F-PA dau.
[note: The census worker responsible for entering the following
families into the miracode obviously had a typing problem.>
91-37-183:
Au&l&y E. Snodgrass 33-M-PA
-earl A. Snodgrass 26-F-PA wife
H&nry H. Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
Pearl A. Snodgrass 26-F-PA wife
H&n-y H. Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
H&zel E- Snodgrass 5-F-PA dau.
M&bel W. Snodgrass 3-F-PA dau.
A&lma P. Snodgrass 2-F-PA dau.
Fulton A Snodgrass -M-PA son
91-37-190:
James A. Snodgrass 31-M-PA
Ethel M. Snodgrass 24-F-PA wife [Mary E. Snodgrass]
Miedred E. Snodgrass 6-F-PA dau. [Mildred E. Snodgrass]
Jose-h&ne R. Snodgrass 3-F-PA dau. [Josephine R. Snodgrass]
91-37-193:
Joseph W. Snodgrass 65-M-PA
-ose A. Snodgrass 58-F-PA wife
H&lena M. Wier 33-F-PA dau.
91-37-255:
John W. Snodgrass 71-M-PA
Sarah C. Snodgrass 62-F-PA wife
91-37-256:
Orr C. Snodgrass 29-M-PA
Osa B. Snodgrass 28-F-PA wife
91-37-261:
L&ande- L. Snodgrass 48-M-PA
M&ry E. Snodgrass 38-F-PA wife
Hazel A. Snodgrass 18-F-PA dau.
-ay L. Snodgrass 15-M-PA son
Loie M. Snodgrass 12-F-PA dau.
Bernie G. Snodgrass 6-F-PA dau.
J&ne E. Snodgrass 78-F-PA mother
Asenath French 86-F-NY grandmother
--------------------------
1910 -- Sarah Josephine Snodgrass, b. 1907, d. 1910,
d/o Glenn (d. 1965) & Pearl (d. 1967) Snodgrass;
bur. South Shenango Cemetery.
17 May 1913 -- Matthew A. Snodgrass Jr., b. 2 Jul 1839,
d. 17 May 1913, buried Row C, Munford Chapel Cemetery
(on same stone, wife Mary Mallory Snodgrass, d. 1930).
1914 -- Eliza A. Snodgrass, w/o Edgar R., b. 1867, d. 1914,
buried Row 10, South Shenango Cemetery
(on stone with Edgar R. Snodgrass, d. 1933).
1914 -- E. E. Snodgrass, b. 1842, d. 1914, buried Row S,
Munford Chapel Cemetery (with Jane Snodgrass, d. 1900).
1915 -- Gen. & Per. Hist. of Western PA, pages 1356-7:
SNODGRASS. Robert Snodgrass was born in Ireland and in early
manhood emigrated to the United States, locating near Jamestown,
Pennsylvania. At that time the section between Jamestown and
Meadville was entirely unsettled, and the pioneers of this region
were called upon to endure innumerable hardships and dangers.
Mr. Snodgrass purchased a farm, and this he cleared and cultivated
until his death. He married Margaret McMaster, also a native of
Ireland and they became the parents of children, all born in South
Shenango twp., Crawford county, Pennsylvania: Robert, William,
James M., of further mention; Jane.
(II) James M. Snodgrass, son of Robert and Margaret (McMaster)
Snodgrass, was born in South Shenango township, Crawford county,
Pennsylvania, in 1815, and died there in 1888. He was educated in
the common schools and like his father was a farmer all the active
years of his life. He gave his political support to the Republican
party from the time of its organization until his death, and was a
strong Abolitionist, taking an active part in the conduct of the
"underground railway," which was of such material assistance to the
negroes in attaining freedom. He married Mary Ann Gamble, born in
county Down, Ireland, in 1818, a dau. of the Rev. John and Elizabeth
(Parr) Gamble, the latter of Philadelphia. Rev. John Gamble was born
in county Down, Ireland, received his education there and was a
prominent teacher. He was still young when he emigrated to America,
taught in Philadelphia and elsewhere, and then entered the ministry.
He finally settled at Jamestown where his death occurred. He had
children: Dr. William J., of Mosiertown; Dr. David, of Jamestown;
John of Shenango township; Martha; Caroline; Mary Ann, mentioned
above.
Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass had children: 1. Robert A., was a
physician of Hartstown and Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, and died
in 1890. 2. Rev. William J., D.D., was a pastor in West Middlesex,
Pennsylvania, for a period of forty years; died there at Christmas,
1912. 3. Henry, lived and died on the homestead farm. 4. Emeline,
married Robert Royer, of Jamestown, Pennsylvania. 5. Elizabeth,
married John G. McFeeters, of Jamestown, Pennsylvania. 6. David G.,
of further mention.
(III) Dr. David G. Snodgrass, son of James M. and Mary Ann
(Gamble) Snodgrass, was born in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, in 1857.
After a preparatory course at Jamestown Seminary, he became a
student at Westminster College, and after his graduation from this
institution entered the Ohio Medical College, from which he was
graduated in the class of 1882 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
He took a post-graduate course at the Jefferson Medical College the
following year, served as intern at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus,
Ohio, and has taken an additional short summer course ever since
that time. He commenced the practice of his profession at West
Middlesesx, then practiced in Conneaut Lake for a time, and
finally settled permanently at Meadville, Pennsylvania, where he
now has a large and lucrative practice, and has won a reputation
for skill in his profession. He has been engaged in polyclinic
work at the Chicago University, the Polyclinic Medical School of
New York, Johns Hopkins, of Baltimore, Maryland, and other
institutions of equal note.
He is the medical examiner for a number of the life insurance
companies. His affiliation with professional and other organizations
is as follows: County, State and American Medical associations;
Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Knights of Maccabees; Knights of
Pythias. Dr. Snodgrass married E. Pauline Van Horn, in 1908, and
has one child, John D. (includes picture)
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1917 -- Erwin T. Snodgrass, s/o E. R. & E. A., b. 1897, d. 1917,
buried Row 10, South Shenango Cemetery
(with Edgar R., d. 1933, & Eliza A., d. 1914).
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1920 Crawford Co PA Census/Soundex
Conneautville, 98-13-4-89:
J. T. Snodgrass 51-M-PA
[Judson T. Snodgrass s/o James & Susan M.]
Correll Snodgrass 40-F-PA wife
Florence Snodgrass 15-F-PA dau.
Elizabeth Snodgrass 13-F-PA dau.
98-15-8-98:
John W. Snodgrass 55-M-PA (living alone)
98-17-5-75:
John Smock
***
Mary J. Snodgrass 45-F-PA sister
98-18-6-45:
Harden Snodgrass 29-M-PA
Hazel Snodgrass 27-F-PA wife
Alice Snodgrass 9-F-PA dau.
Geraldine Snodgrass 5-F-PA dau.
98-38-1-37:
Martin J. Snodgrass 74-M-PA
Opie? E. Snodgrass 67-F-PA wife
Earl L. Snodgrass 33-M-PA son
Bessie M. Snodgrass 31-F-OH dau.-in-law
98-38-2-43:
Leander L. Snodgrass 58-M-PA
Mary E. Snodgrass 48-F-PA wife
Love M. Snodgrass 22-F-PA dau.
Bemnie G. Snodgrass 15-F-PA dau.
John R. Fry 32-M-PA son-in-law
Hazel A. Fry 28-F-PA dau.
98-38-2-49:
Ray L. Snodgrass 24-M-PA
Marie M. Snodgrass 24-F-PA wife
98-38-2-67:
Orr C. Snodgrass 39-M-PA
Ora B. Snodgrass 37-F-PA wife
Neva B. Snodgrass 4-F-PA dau.
Delma M. Snodgrass 1y1m-F-PA dau.
98-38-7-36:
William A. Snodgrass 77-M-PA
Sarah J. Snodgrass 72-F-PA wife
98-38-7-38:
Glenn A. Snodgrass 40-M-PA
Pearl D. Snodgrass 36-F-PA wife
Methyl H. Snodgrass 16-F-PA dau.
Clifford M. Snodgrass 14-M-PA son
Vera M. Snodgrass 8-F-PA dau.
Gladys B. Snodgrass 1y9m-F-PA dau.
Edward Snodgrass 66-M-PA uncle
98-38-9-4:
Nannie Snodgrass 59-F-PA
Joseph A. Nevin 33-M-PA nephew
Harld H. Nevin 4y10m-M-PA grandnephew
Olive E. Nevin 1y10m- -PA grandn??
98-38-9-34:
Frank L. Snodgrass 34-M-PA
William C. Snodgrass 6-M-PA son
Joseph F. Snodgrass 5-M-PA son
Rose A. Snodgrass 68-F-PA mother
Margaret H. Weir 43-F-PA sister-in-law
98-38-11-47:
James A. Snodgrass 48-M-PA
Mary E. Snodgrass 34-F-PA wife
Mildred E. Snodgrass 16-F-PA dau.
Josephine R. Snodgrass 12-F-PA dau.
Meadville, 99-29-8-10:
Fred Snodgrass 26-M-PA
Della Snodgrass 27-F-PA wife
Marion Snodgrass 3y6m-F-PA dau.
Eileen Snodgrass 1y7m-F-PA dau.
Meadville, 99-31-1-53:
D. G. Snodgrass 62-M-PA
[Dr. David G. Snodgrass s/o James M. & Mary A. Gamble]
E. Pauline Snodgrass 42-F-PA wife [Pauline Vanhorn]
Meadville, 99-31-1-55:
John D. Snodgrass 28-M-PA
J. D. Snodgrass Jr. 9-M-PA son
99-55-2-14:
Harry L. Snodgrass 48-M-PA
Sophia L. Snodgrass 38-F-PA wife
--------------------------
1 Feb 1922 -- Austin W. Snodgrass, b. 1842, d. 1 Feb 1922,
Civil War Veteran, buried New Section, Row 7, South Shenango Cemetery
(with wife Sarah J./H. Snodgrass, d. 1929).
1929 -- Sarah J./H. Snodgrass, b. 1847, d. 1929, buried New Section,
Row 7, South Shenango Cemetery
(with husband Austin W. Snodgrass, d. 1922).
1929 -- D. G. Snodgrass, b. 1857, d. 1929, buried Sec. C, Row 33,
Denny Cemetery, Hayfield Twp. [David G. Snodgrass]
1930 -- Mary Mallory Snodgrass, w/o Matthew A. Snodgrass Jr.,
b. 1841, d. 1930, buried Row C, Munford Chapel Cemetery.
13 Jul 1931 -- Mary Ida (Snodgrass) Martin, b. 21 Apr 1850,
d. 13 Jul 1931, buried South Shenango Cemetery
(with husband DeWitt Clinton Martin, b. 1839, d. 1919, bur. B-Plot 9).
1933 -- Edgar R. Snodgrass, b. 1853, d. 1933, buried Row 10, South
Shenango Cemetery (on stone with Eliza A. Snodgrass, d. 1914;
Bessie N. Snodgrass, d. 1894; infant dau., d. 1895;
Erwin T. Snodgrass, d. 1917).
1943 -- Jennie Snodgrass (d/o E. E. & Jane Snodgrass),
b. 1874, d. 1943, buried Row S, Munford Chapel Cemetery.
8 Jun 1951 -- Newman S. Phillips, b. 1872, Steuben Twp.,
s/o Joseph Edward Phillips & Anne Boyer; d. 8 Jun 1951;
bur. Greendale Cemetery; m. 25 Dec 1895 Lulina Snodgrass.
1952 -- Sister M. Rasalia (Mercy) Snodgrass, b. 1880, d. 1952,
buried Sec. A, St. Catherine's Cemetery.
1958 -- Frederick A. Snodgrass, b. 1893, d. 1958, buried Roselawn
Memorial Gardens, Vernon Twp. (with wife Lela K., d. 1959).
6 Sep 1958 -- Rose J. Snodgrass, b. 23 Feb 1884, d. 6 Sep 1958,
buried Roselawn Memorial Gardens (with Jasper M. Snodgrass, no dates).
1959 -- Lela K. Snodgrass, b. 1901, d. 1959, buried Roselawn Memorial
Gardens (with Frederick A., d. 1958).
1963 -- Ruth E. Coupland Snodgrass, b. 1892, d. 1963, buried new
section, South Shenango Cemetery
(on same stone with McLean Snodgrass, d. 1978).
1965 -- Glenn Snodgrass, b. 1879, d. 1965, bur. South Shenango
Cemetery (with Pearl Snodgrass, d. 1967).
1967 -- Pearl Snodgrass, b. 1883, d. 1967,
w/o Glenn Snodgrass (d. 1965), buried South Shenango Cemetery
(m. 20 Aug 1902).
5 Aug 1972 -- Lee E. Snodgrass, b. 24 Jul 1920, d. 5 Aug 1972, buried
Roselawn Memorial Gardens (with Doris (Wright) Snodgrass, no dates).
1978 -- McLean "Mac L." Q. Snodgrass, b. 1893, d. 1978, buried new
section, South Shenango Cemetery
(on same stone, Ruth E. Coupland Snodgrass, b. 1892, d. 1963).
2 Oct 1978 -- Harry E. Shimmell, b. 9 Jul 1904, d. 2 Oct 1978
(h/o Methel Snodgrass Shimmell, who survived her husband);
buried Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, PA.
17 Jul 1981 -- James H. Blackhurst, b. 11 Sep 1923, d. 17 Jul 1981,
buried Roselawn Memorial Gardens (with Daisy (Snodgrass) Blackhurst,
who survived him).
1985 -- Pioneers of Crawford Co., PA, page 4:
John Brooks was born in County Donegal, IRE, in 1765, the son
of William & Anna Snodgrass Brooks. At the age of 14 he was apprenticed
as a wheelwright. He came to this country in the early 1790's and
remained in the New York City area for a brief time.
About 1794 he moved to what became Greenwood Twp. Crawford Co,
later he opened a store in Meadville, which he operated for many years.
His mother & 2 brothers, Quenton & William, joined him.
He performed a number of civic duties: first Justice of the
Peace in the County; a State Commissioner to lay out & construct the
Susquehanna & Waterford Turnpike; County Treasurer; Associate Judge of
the County, 1817-1830; commissioner of the Northwestern Bank of
Pennsylvania in Meadville, which was chartered in 1814; commander of
a company of soldiers which went to Erie in the War of 1812.
His first wife was Elizabeth Wright, dau. of Aaron Wright of
York County, by whom he had three children. His second wife was
Susan Nichols, dau. of Thomas Nichols of Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co.,
PA. He married her in 1810 and they had 8 children --
3 sons & 5 daus.. He died on 3 Jun 1831.
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1987 -- Land Atlas & Plat Book:
Raymond L. Snodgrass Jr. & Betty Snodgrass own 58.5 acres
in West Shenango Twp.
Nyla Ann Snodgrass et al own 100 acres in Richmond Twp.
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PROBATE INDEX
Register's Docket B, page 397:
Estate of Quinton Snodgrass. Account of Ex'r, Adm'r, or guardian.
Register's Docket H, page 169: Estate of John T. Snodgrass,
Green Twp., Mercer Co., PA. Sale or mortgage of real estate.
Register's Docket P, page 584: Estate of John L. Snodgrass,
East Fallowfield Twp. Appointment of Guardian.
Register's Docket P, page 584: William Snodgrass, Mercer Co.
Appointment of guardian.
Register's Docket 4, page 462: William Snodgrass, Mercer Co.
Account of guardian.
Register's Docket R, page 432: R. A. Snodgrass, Evansburg.
Appointment of guardian.
Register's Docket Y, pages 572 & 574: R. A. Snodgrass, Evansburg.
Sale or mortgage of real estate.
Register's Docket R, page 453: R. A. Snodgrass, Evansburg.
Allowance for support etc. of minors.
Register's Docket 9, page 198: R. A. Snodgrass, Evansburg.
Account of guardian.
Register's Docket 11, page 547: R. A. Snodgrass, Evansburg.
Account of guardian.
Register's Docket 9, page 499: Estate of William Q. Snodgrass,
South Shenango Twp. Account of Ex'r, Adm'r, or Guardian.
Register's Docket U, page 141: Estate of William Snodgrass,
Sugar Grove Twp. Appointment of Guardian.
Partition 1, page 406: Robert Snodgrass, South Shenango Twp.,
partition of real estate.
[pooped out; more to do>
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Deed Index:
(11 Oct 1865) -- Deed Book G3, page 654: James M. Snodgrass to
John Rodgers. Recorded 11 Oct 1865.
(17 Apr 1865) -- Deed Book H3, page 11: Jane Snodgrass to
A. J. Galbreath. Recorded 17 Apr 1865.
(12 Feb 1866) -- Deed Book K3, page 30: James M. Snodgrass to
David McKinley. Recorded 12 Feb 1866.
(11 Nov 1871) -- Deed Book X3, page 149: J. W. Snoddgrass ? to
S. W. Cole. Recorded 11 Nov 1871.
(6 Apr 1872) -- Deed Book ?4, page 257: Benjamin Snodgrass to
John W. Snodgrass. Recorded 6 Apr 1872.
(5 Apr 1872) -- Deed Book ?4, page 259: J. W. Snodgrass to
M. R. Snodgrass. Recorded 6 Apr 1872.
(4 Jun 1872) -- Deed Book ?4, page 641: Benjamin Snodgrass to
Central Trunk Ry Co. Recorded 4 Jun 1872.
(4 Jun 1872) -- Deed Book ?4, page 643: Benjamin Snodgrass to
Peter H. Watson. Recorded 4 Jun 1872.
(19 Aug 1877) -- Deed Book ?4, page 198: Benjamin Snodgrass to
Joseph McMunigel. Recorded 19 Aug 1877.
[Note: We need to recheck the index for the above 5 deeds.>
(13 Oct 1876/7?) -- Deed Book Q4, page 91: E. S. Snodgrass to
Jennette R. Snodgrass. Recorded 13 Oct 1876/77?
(10 Oct 1883) -- Deed Book H5, page 11: Benjamin Snodgrass to
Mathew R. Snodgrass. Recorded 10 Oct 1883.
(6 Feb 1892) -- Deed Book E6, page 330: Eliza J. Snodgrass et al
to Wm. S. Hanna. Recorded 6 Feb 1892.
(20 Jun 1893) -- Deed Book F6, page 696: Eliza Snodgrass et al to
Mary J. Anderson. Recorded 20 Jun 1893.
(20 Jun 1893) -- Deed Book G6, page 307: Austin Snodgrass to
Clint Glenn. Recorded 20 Jun 1893.
(15 Jul 1893) -- Deed Book G6, page 372: D. J. Snodgrass to
J. M. Snodgrass. Recorded 15 Jul 1893.
(5 Jul 1894) -- Deed Book N6, page 79: D. G. Snodgrass to
T. Morrow McLenahan. Recorded 5 Jul 1894.
(1 Jul 1897) -- Deed Book S6, page 579: D. G. Snodgrass to
Methodist Episcopal Church, Conneaut Lake. Recorded 1 Jul 1897.
(6 Nov 1897) -- Deed Book W6, page 128: David J. Snodgrass to
James M. Snodgrass. Recorded 6 Nov 1897.
[Quit for the day on page 116--too many names faded out totally.>
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CIVIL WAR PENSIONN APPLICATION
Austin W. Snodgrass: application #273,471; certificate #234,944.
widow's application #1,185,003; certificate #916,019.
Marriage Certificate.
This certifies that Mr. Austin W. Snodgrass of Westford, PA, and
Miss Sarah J. Glenn of Westford, PA, were by me united in Holy
Matrimony according to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the
State of Pennsylvania, at Hartstown on the 25th day of June in
the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight.
H. H. Hervey, Minister of the Gospel.
witness: Mrs. Jane M. Hervey.
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(Questionaire)
15 Jan 1898... Have you any children living? Answer, yes:
Nannie R. Snodgrass, born 5 Aug 1875
Mrs. Grace M. McCormick, born 15 Oct 1877
Glenn A. Snodgrass, born 26 Sep 1879
Hattie M., born 7 Nov 1882.
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Declaration for Pension.
State of Ohio, County of Trumbull.
On this 26th day of June 1912, personally appeared...
Austin Snodgrass ... that he is 70 years of age, and a resident of
South Shenango, county of Crawford, State of Pa... enrolled at South
Shenango, Pa, under the name of Austin Snodgrass, on the 15th day
of August 1862, as a private in Co. H, 145th Pa. Vols... discharged
at Washington, D.C., on the 26th day of March 1863.
Claim is made for thirty dollars per month under this laws
provision for those totally disabled from a disability due to the
U.S.Service. That he is totally disabled... That his personal
description at enlistment was as follows: Height, 5 feet 6 inches;
complexion, light; color of eyes, hazel; color of hair, brown;
that his occupation was farmer; that he was born 12 Jul 1842 at
Adamsville Pa, as near as his memory serves him; that his memory is
deficient; very weak heart action; that his several places of
residence since leaving the service have been as follows: Penna.,
and nine years in Kansas; that he is a pensioner under certificate
No. 234,9044 ... that his post-office address is Westford, County
of Crawford, State of Penn.
Austin Snodgrass
witnesses: Fay F. Root, Sletta? M. Root.
subscribed & sworn to before me this 26th day of June 1912.
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Austin Snodgrass, Westford, Pa., 234944.
...born July 12th 1842 at Adamsville, Penn; served as Private of Co. H of the 145th
Regiment, Penna. Volunteers; post office at time of enlistment, Espryville & South Shenango, I
think ... maiden name of wife, Sarah Jane Glenn ... married 25 Jun 1868 at Hartstown, by
Rev. H. H. Hervy ... I have an official record made by Rev. H. H. Hervey ... not previously
married ... wife not previously married ... now living with wife, no separation ... names and
dates of birth of children, living or dead:
Mary T. Snodgrass, born 17 Jul 1869, died 26 Jul 1885.
William J. Snodgrass, born 6 Apr 1872, died 2 Aug 1873.
Nancy R. Snodgrass, born 5 Aug 1875, died 21 Oct 1898.
Grace M. Snodgrass, born 15 Oct 1877.
Glenn A. Snodgrass, born 26 Sep 1879.
Hattie M. Snodgrass, born 7 Nov 1882.
Date, 23 Mar 1915; signed, Austin Snodgrass
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Declaration for Widow's Pension
Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.
9 Feb 1922 ... Mrs. Sarah Jane Snodgrass, aged 74 years, a resident of Westford, Crawford Co.,
PA... that the soldier died 1 Feb 1922 at Westford, PA ... that there are no children of the
soldier now living and under 16 years of age at the date of the soldier's death ... that the
soldier was an Invalid pensioner by certificate no. 234,944 to which reference is hereby made
in this case. Accrued pension due the soldier at death is hereby claimed at the rate of $72
per month from date of last payment...
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CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
John W. Snodgrass: application #1,015,261; certificate #811,624
[see also pension application of brother Matthew R. Snodgrass>
Questionaire, 27 Jun 1898
...married, wife's maiden name Sarah Corintha Ross; m. near Sharpesville, Pa., 5 Nov 1874
by Cyrus Cummings; marriage certificate & living witnesses; not previous married; children
living John Elmer & Orr Carle and Arthur Herman.
John Elmer born Feb 13 1878
Orr Carle born June 10 1880
Arthur Herman born July 3 1888
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General Affidavit Mercer Co., PA
On this 16 Feb 1907 personally appeared... Eliza Snodgrass, aged 81 years, a resident of
West Shenango Twp., Crawford Co., PA, whose post-office address is Jamestown, Mercer
Co., PA, and Emiline Fenton, aged 71 years, a resident of (ditto) ... that they are sisters of
the claimant and their parents are dead. That their fathers family Bible is in the possession
of
affiant Eliza Snodgrass and it contains the family record of births and deaths in their fathers
hand writing. That they both have many times seen said Bible and read the records therein,
and the records in same were made many years ago. The record of the birth of claimant is
"John W. Snodgrass was born Feby 9, 1839" and was probably made shortly after his birth.
We have examined the record at this time to be sure of its exactness and we know from family
traditions that that is claimants age.
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Declaration for Pension
Mercer Co., PA
On this 10 Feb 1909 personally appeared ... John W. Snodgrass ... he is 70 years of age,
and a resident of West Shenango Twp., Crawford Co., PA ... who was enrolled at Meadville, Pa
16 Feb 1864 as a private in Co. B, 2 Reg't Penn. Vol. Cav., afterwards private Co. B, 1 Reg't
Penn. Prov. Vol. Cav .... and was honorably discharged at Clouds Mills on 13 Jul 1865...
That his personal description at enlistment was as follows: height, 6 feet; complexion, light,
color of eyes, blue; color of hair, light; occupation farmer; that he was born 9 Feb 1839 in
South Shenango Twp., PA; that his several places of residence since leaving the service have
been as follows: West Shenango Twp., Crawford Co., PA ...
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Questionaire, 19 Mar 1915
Born Crawford Co., PA; served in Second Pa. Cavalry; Post Office at enlistment,
Jamestown, Pa.; wife's name Sarah C. Snodgrass, maiden name Sarah C. Ross; m. 5 Nov 1874
near Sharpsville, Pa., Mercer Co., Pa., Rev. Cyrus Cummins; do not know if there is record of
marriage; this is my first marriage my wife is still living with me; my present wife was not
married before I married her; I am now living with my present wife and have been since my
marriage; names and dates of birth of all children, living or dead:
Odrrin Rankin born Oct 19 1875
John Elmer born Feb 13 1878
Orr Carle born June 10 1880
Minna Melvine born June 1st 1883
Arthur Hermon born July 3rd 1888
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CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
Mathew R. Snodgrass: application #759, certificate # ?????????
widow's application #1,014,518; certificate #766,874
[see also pension application of brother, John W. Snodgrass>
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, D.C., 12 Apr 1890
It is alleged that Matthew R. Snodgrass enlisted 5 Sep 1861... it is also alleged that
while on duty at Maryland Heights, MD, on or about 25 Sep 1862, he was disabled by general
disability, piles and rheumatism, and was treated in hospitals of which the names, locations,
and dates of treatment are as follows: Regimental, and at Harpers Ferry, Va, in Sep 1862.
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Declaration for Invalid Pension.
State of Pennsylvania, County of Mercer.
On this 13th day of Aug. 1890 personally appeared... Mathew R. Snodgrass aged 56
years, a resident of the Twp. of West Shenango County of Crawford, state of Pennsylvania, who
was enrolled on 5 Sep 1861 in Co. G 111th Reg Penna Vol Inf in the war of the rebellion... and
was honorably discharged at Atlanta Georgia on 4 Nov 1864 that he is unable to earn a support
by reason of Rheumatism, chronic diahrea and piles... that he has applied for pension under
application no. 759,899 ...
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General Affidavit
Crawford Co., PA
...On this 31 Jan 1891 personally appeared... Mathew R. Snodgrass, aged 56 years, a
resident of West Shenango, Crawford Co., PA, whose postoffice address is Jamestown, Mercer
Co., PA... that he did contract piles and diahrea while in the service of the United States and
in line of duty at Cedar Creek, Va, in the summer of 1862, and that cannot remember whether he
received medical treatment for the same or not. That he contracted rheumatism... in the line of
duty in the fall of 1862, by fording the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry and other exposures that
same fall... It happened they were crossing the Potomac soon after the Battle of Antietam in
which battle he was slightly wounded, and the water was very cold and the River somewhat
swollen and he with the others of his company waded over, and went into camp at Boliver
Heights, a very exposed position. That after his service in the fall of 1862, he has had
Rheumatism seated in his system. That he is unable to furnish the affidavit of an army surgeon
as to treatment for Rheumatism, because he was prejudiced against the use of quinine at that
time, and it was only an attack of Rheumatism at time. But he has been disabled from manual
labor ever since his discharge by reason of piles and rheumatism, and whatever medicine he has
taken ... he has bought and paid for it at the time of purchase, and the doctors have no charges
on their books, therefore they cannot swear to treatment.
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Questionaire, 9 Jul 1898:
Wife's name Orpha Snodgrass, maiden name Orpha Gregory; m. 29 Dec 1880
by Rev. Skinner; record of marriage, certificate;
one child living: Lloid, b. 24 Oct 1885.
(signed) Matthew R. Snodgrass
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Declaration for Pension.
Mercer Co., PA
On this 6 Mar 1907 personally appeared... Mathew R. Snodgrass, who... declares that
he is 73 years of age, and a resident of West Shenango Twp, Crawford Co., PA; and that he
was enrolled at Erie Pa ... 5 Sep 1861 ... that his personal description at enlistment was as
follows: Height, 6 feet 1 inch; complexion fair; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, sandy;
that his occupation was a farmer; that he was born 11 Dec 1833 at West Shenango Twp., PA.
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: has been in
West Shenango Twp., Crawford Co., PA ... that he has heretofore applied for pension,
Pension Cert. No. 798,447...
witnesses: J. H. Cain & M. D. Fox.
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Bible Record:
John Snodgrass born May 12, 1781.
Mary Ann Snodgrass born Sept 20, 1798
Rebecka born April 25, 1820
Jane born June 10, 1822.
Mary Ann born March 2, 1824.
Eliza born Nov. 1, 1825.
Adaline born March 13, 1827.
Benjamin born June 4, 1829.
Martha born Dec 15, 1831
Mathew R. born Dec 11, 1833.
Emaline born May 5, 1835.
Eleanor B. born June 17, 1837.
John W. born Feb. 9, 1839
Ebenezer E. born May 7, 1841. [vss - Ebenezer Erskin]
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State of Penna.
Mercer County
Before me a Justice of the Peace Personally came Emaline Fenten formerly Snodgrass who
being duly sworn saith that the foregoing is true and correct copy of the family record of her
fathers family which was made in the old family Bible at the time the children were born and
shows that Mathew R. Snodgrass who is a pensioner Cert. no. 798447 and served in
Co. G., III Regiment P Inft ... was born Dec. 11, 1833.
Emaline Fenton
Sworn and subscribed on this Sept 14th 1909.
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Certificate of Death
Matthew R. Snodgrass; d. Jamestown Borough, Mercer Co., PA; male; white; married;
born 11 Dec 1833; age 79y 8m 26d; retired farmer; b. Penna.; father Jno. W. Snodgrass,
b. Ireland; mother Mary Ann Rankin, b. Ireland; informant Miss Ell T. Smith, Jamestown,
PA; date of death 7 Sep 1913; cause of death senile heart dilation & suppression of urine;
place of burial Jamestown, PA; undertaker S. W. Clark; date of Burial, 9 Sep 1913.
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Declaration for Widow's Pension.
Mercer Co., PA.
On this 17 Sep 1913 personally appeared... Mrs. Orpha E. Snodgrass aged 59 years, a
resident of Jamestown, Mercer Co., PA... that she is the widow of Mathew R. Snodgrass ...
that she was married under the name of Miss Orpha E. Gregory to said soldier at Hartstown on
29 Dec 1880 by Rev. W. B. Skinner ...
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General Affidavit, 4 Oct 1913.
State of Pennsylvania, County of Mercer.
In the matter of pension of Orpha E. Snodgrass wid. of Mathew R. Snodgrass ...
Personally came before me... John W. Snodgrass, aged 74 years, and Sarah C. Snodgrass,
age 66 years, citizens of the town of Jamestown R.F.D. 41, County of Crawford, State of
Pennsylvania. This is to certify that we, the undersigned have been personally acquainted with
Mathew R. Snodgrass and Orpha E. his wife for 33 years. We are positive that as Miss Orpha E.
Gregory she was married to Mathew R. Snodgrass Dec. 29th 1880.
We are certain that Mathew R. and Orpha E. Snodgrass lived together as man and wife
from the day of their marriage till the day of his death (Sept. 7th 1913) without separation or
divorce. Mathew R. Snodgrass was married once only. Orpha E. Snodgrass was married once
only. We are positive that Orpha E. Snodgrass is the identical person she represents herself to
be. We have live[d] near the above named family for many years and are certain that the above
statements are correct...
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CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
Robert Quinton Snodgrass: application #4,818; certificate #75,704
Certificate of Disability for Discharge
Robert Quinton Snodgrass a private of Captain D. C. McCoys Company F, of the 83rd Regt.
of United States Penn'a Vols. was enlisted... at Meadville Penn'a on 19 Aug 1861, to serve 3
years; he was born in Crawford Co., PA, is 21 years of age, 5 feet 7 1'2 inches high, fair
complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enlisted a farmer. During the last
two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 120 days by reason of a gunshot wound in his
right shoulder received at Gaines Mills, Va., 29 Jun 1862...
Station: Camp near Warrenton, Va.
Date: November 10th, 1862...
Discharged 17 Nov 1862 at Warrenton, Va.
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Application for Increase of Invalid Pension
Mercer Co., PA
28 Dec 1867
...The ball entered in front of right shoulder breaking the collarbone and passed backward
and downward through the body going out through the shoulder blade. That his disability
continues the same it was when his present pension certificate was granted ...
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Letter, Jamestown, Pa., 28 Oct 1905
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Please find enclosed papers of Robert Q. Snodgrass, who died 8 Oct 1905. He
left
neither widow nor minor children...
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY (974.843)
(made 1750 from Lancaster Co.)
CENSUS RECORDS
1810 census - yes
1820 census - yes
1830 census - NS [is this right?>
1840 census - yes
1850 census - yes
1860 census - yes
1900 soundex - yes
1920 soundex - yes
CEMETERY RECORDS
Abstracts of the Inscriptions in Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland
Co., PA (Young) NS
Cumberland Co., PA, Cemetery Records Collected by Jeremiah Zeamer
(McElwain) yes
Cumberland Co., PA, Tombstone Inscriptions (Fox--1976) NS
Memories of Carlisle's Old Graveyard: Containing a List of the
Inscriptions on All Stones in the Enclosure in 1898 and Describing a
Walk through Part of the Graveyard (Parkinson--1930) NS
Film #1,298,604 item 5 = Cumberland Co., Silver Spring Twp., Longsdorf
Cemetery Records - NS
CHURCH RECORDS
Cumberland Co., PA, Church Records of the 18th Century (Wright) yes
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, Parish
Register, 1788-1923 - NS
Genealogical Data Extracted from History of the Big Spring Presbyterian
Church (McElwain) yes
History of the Big Spring Presbyterian Church, Newville, PA, 1737-1898
(Swope--1898) (unindexed)
A History of the First Presbyterian Church of Carlisle, PA (Wing--1877) NS
History of the First United Presbyterian Church of Newville: Formerly the
Seceder Church, The Associate Reformed Church, and the United
Presbyterian Church of Big Spring, 1764 through 1977 (Rife) (unindexed)
History of the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church, Middle Spring, PA,
1738-1900 (Swope--1900) yes
Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Churchtown; Allen, Monroe Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA; Parish Registers, 1854-1960 (Weiser) NS
Records of Memorial Lutheran Church, Shippensburg, PA, 1775-1847 (Weiser) NS
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shiremanstown, Cumberland Co., PA - NS
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Pennsboro Twp., Cumberland
Co., PA, Parish Registers, 1871-1955 - NS
St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Kingston, Silver Spring
Twp., Cumberland Co., PA, Parish Register, 1789-1852, 1903-1960
(Hutchinson) NS
200th Anniversary of the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 1934 (unindexed)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Once Known as the Lantz's Schoolhouse
Church, Enola, Cumberland Co., PA, Parish Registers, 1816-1915 (Weiser) NS
Film #1,298,604 item 2 = Cumberland Co., Mifflin Twp., Ziegler's Church
Record: Births, Baptisms, Marriages, Confirmations, Communions - NS
COURT RECORDS
Abstracts of Cumberland Co. Wills, 1750-1785 (Wright) yes
Abstracts of the Naturalization Papers of Cumberland Co., 1798-1906 (Young)
Cumberland Co. Oaths of Allegiance, 1761, 1777-1778 (Fralish) NS
Cumberland Co., PA, Abstracts of Wills, 1750-1825 (Watts)
Cumberland Co., PA, Divorces, 1789-1860 (Throop) yes
Indictments, 1750-1800, Cumberland Co., PA (Schaumann) NS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Biographical Annals of Cumberland Co., PA (Gen. Pub. Co.--1905) yes
Book of the Centuries: Official Publication of the Cumberland-Carlisle
Bicentennial Celebration, held at Carlisle, PA, 1951 (Carriere--1951) NS
Carlisle Old and New (Civic Club of Carlisle--1907) NS
Cumberland Co. History, vols. 1, #2; 2, #2; 3; 5 (Cumberland Co. Hist.
Soc. & Hamilton Lib. Assoc.) (unindexed)
Historical Address: The Meeting House Springs Graveyard (Thompson--1926) NS
History & Genealogy of Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, 1751-1835
(Schaumann--1987) yes
History of Cumberland and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania (1886) yes
page 136 -- Robert Snodgrass (Cumberland Co.)
Men of Mark of Cumberland Valley, PA (Nevin--1876) yes
This is Carlisle: A History of a Pennsylvania Town (Flower & Flower--1944)
(unindexed)
Two Hundred Years in Cumberland Co. (Hamilton Lib. & Hist. Assoc. of
Cumberland Co.--1951) NS
Washington Twp.,, 200th Anniversary, 1779-1979 - (unindexed)
Film #511,846 = Sophie Seldon Rogers Collection - yes
LAND RECORDS
Cumberland Co. Archives: Series 1: Records of the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds: vol. 1, Deed Abstracts, Books A, 2A, B through G (Fralish) NS
Film #21,035 = Deed Index, grantors, 1750-1950 - yes
Film #21,044 = Deed Index, grantees, 1750-1950 - yes
Film #21,056 = Deed Book B - yes
Film #1,003,197 = Register of Warrants - NS
[checked both warrantees & patentees>
Film #1,011,058 = Grantor index to misc. records, 1750-1954 - yes
Film #1,011,062 = Grantee index to misc. records, 1750-1964 - yes
MILITARY RECORDS
Cumberland Co. Militia Rolls, 1792-1794 (SW Pa Gen. Services) NS
TAX RECORDS
The James F. P. Lamberton Collection: Tax Roll of 1763 (Smith) NS
Listing of Inhabitants in 1778, Cumberland Co., PA (Appleby) yes
VITAL RECORDS
Cumberland Co., PA, Marriages, 1761-1800, from the Collection of J. Zeamer - yes
Cumberland Co., PA, Marriages, 1761-1817 (Penrod) yes
Marriages & Deaths of Cumberland Co., 1821-1830 (Wright) yes
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RECORDS
2 May 1765 -- James Snotgrass [James Snodgrass] married Jane Brown; by Rev. J. C. Bucher;
Big Spring Presbyterian Church.
1770 -- Tax list, Guilford Twp.:
Samuel Snodgrass - 1 horse, 1 cow, 170 woods, 12 cleared.
28 Jul 1777 -- PA Archives, 2nd series, vol. 15 (The Pennsylvania Line), pages 568, 571, 579:
Cumberland County Militia: Battalions Called out by an order from Council dated 28 Jul 1777:
First Battalion, Capt. Samuel Royer's Co.:
Ensign: Robert Snodgrass
Second Battalion, Capt. John Trindel's Co.:
Private: Alexander Snodgrass
Second Battalion, Capt. James Poe's Co.:
Private: Samuel Snodgrass
31 Jul 1777 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 23, page 613, & 5th series, vol. 6,
pages 512, 514, 516: Cumberland Co. Militia, Eighth Battalion, Col. Abraham Smith;
4th Co., Capt. William Long:
Robert Snodgrass, Ensign, 31 Jul 1777
1st Co., Capt. Samuel Rogers:
Robt. Snodgrass, Ensign
Wm. Snodgrass, Sergeant
Sep 1777 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 245: A Muster Roll of
Captain James Gibson's Company of Militia of the Fourth Battalion, Cumberland
Co., commanded by Colonel James Wilson; Capt. James Gibson; 2nd Class, in
service Sept. 1777:
Alex. Snodgrass, private
23 Oct 1777 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 23, page 616, & 5th series, vol.
6, page 521 & 523: Cumberland Co. Militia, Captain James Poe's Company, 8th
Battalion, Third Co., first call, October 23, 1777:
Samuel Snodgrass, 4th Class/private
8 Jan 1778 -- Will Book C, pages 142-3: Will of James McElheny, dated 8 Jan 1778,
proved 22 Oct 1778; letters issued 17 Feb 1779.
to Agnes & Margaret Andrews.
brother Samuel McElhenny in Ralsmillain, Co. Donegal, Kingdom of Ireland.
brother John, in ditto.
Executors: John Andrews & Robert Snodgrass.
witnesses: William Logan & Mary Welch.
28 Mar 1778 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 23, page 635: Cumberland Co.,
Penn., Militia, Capt. Charles Maclay's Co., 1st Battalion, 8th Co., Eighth
Class, called March 28, 1778:
Tho's Snodgrass
Mar 1778 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, pages 40, 149, 151: Cumberland
Co. Militia, First Battalion, Eighth Class, in service Mar, 1778; Col Abraham
Smith; Capt. Charles Maclay:
Thomas Snodgrass, private/8th Class
14 May 1778 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 533: Cumberland Co.
Militia, 8th Battalion, 4th Co., Capt. William Long:
Robert Snodgrass, Ensign, May 14, 1778
22 May 1778 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 537-8: Capt. Adam Harmony's Company.
Roll of the 4th Co., 8th Battalion of Cumberland County Militia, Commanded by Colonel Smith,
May 22, 1778:
Robt. Snodgrass, Ensign
Wm. Snodgrass, 1st Class
Samuel Snodgrass, Third Class
Jul 1778 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 535: Cumberland Co.
Militia, 8th Battalion, 1st Class, in service Jul 1778:
Robert Snodgrass, Ensign
1778 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 23, pages 640, 647 & 5th series, vol. 6,
page 580: Cumberland Co., Penn., Militia:
Lt. James Brotherton's Co., 8th Battalion, 1st Class, Second Call:
Robert Snodgrass, Ensign
Samuel Snodgrass, fourth Class
2nd Battalion, Capt. John Jack's Co.:
Rob't Snodgrass, Ensign
1778 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 169: Second Battalion, Cumberland Co. Militia,
Captain John Jack's Co.:
Robt. Snodgrass, ensign
1778 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 20, pages 48, 49, 64, 70: first state tax:
Guilford Twp.:
Samuel Snodgrass, 61 acres, 1 horse, 1 cow, tax L5.5.0
Robert Snodgrass, a freeman, L1.10.0
Lurgon Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, 11 acres, 2 horses, 1 cattle, L3.17.8
Letterkenny Twp.:
James Snodgrass, freeman, L1.10.0 tax
22 May 1779 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 23, pages 655, 656, 659-661:
Cumberland Co., Penn., Militia, Capt. Adam Harmony's Co., a List of Officers,
Court Martial Men, Privates and Their Classes (Roll) of the 4th Co., 8th
Battalion, commanded by Col. Smith, first called 22 May 1779.
Ensign - Robert Snodgrass
First Class - Wm. Snodgrass
Third Class - Samuel Snodgrass
1779 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 545: Capt. William Long's
Company. A List of Officers, Court Martial Men, Privates and Their Classes,
of the Fourth Co., 8th Battalion of Cumberland Co. Militia, Commanded by
Abraham Smith, 1779.
Robt. Snodgrass, Ensign
Wm. Snodgrass, Fourth Sergeant
Sam'l. Snodgrass, 3rd Class
1779 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 20, pages 169, 170, 183, 216: supply rates:
Guilford Twp.:
Samuel Snodgrass, 100 acres, 2 horses, 4 cows
Robert Snodgrass, a freeman, L3.0.0
Lurgon Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, 100 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle
Peters Twp.:
William Snodgrass, 200 acres rented
3 Dec 1779 -- Deed Book 2, page 217, #311: Benj. Chambers of Gilford Township,
Cumberland Co., PA, and Jean his wife to Samuel Snodgrass junr. of the county
& province aforesaid, Lot #261 in Chambersburg.
Recorded 14 Oct 1790.
3 Dec 1779 -- Deed Book 2, page 219: Benjamin Chambers of Guilford Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, yeoman, and Jane his wife to Samuel Snodgrass junr. of the
County and province aforesaid ... Lot #261 [sic> in the town of Chambersburgh ...
Recorded 14 Oct 1790.
[Normally the deed of purchase is recorded before the deed of sale, but in this case, the deed of
purchase follows immediately after the deed of sale in the deed book.>
10 May 1780 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 70: Cumberland Co.
Militia, First Battalion, Fourth Co., Capt. Conrad Snider:
Robert Snodgrass, Lieutenant, May 10, 1780
16 Aug 1780 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 86-87: A Class roll of
the Fourth Co. of the First Battalion of Cumberland Co. Militia commanded by
Col. Jas. Johnston; Capt. Conrad Snider:
Robert Snodgress, Lieutenant
William Snodgrass, Sergeant
Samuel Snodgrass, 3rd Class
Jas. Snodgrass, 4th Class
1780 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 20, pages 300, 309, 320, 328: Supply rates:
Guilford Twp.:
Samuel Snodgrass, 173 acres, 1 horse, 7 cattle
Hopewell Twp.:
John Snodgrass, 150 acres
Lurgon Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, 146 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle
Letterkenny Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, no land, 2 horses, 2 cattle
1781 -- Thomas Snodgrass was a subscriber to the Old Stone Church, built in
1781 (from Hist. of Middle Spring Presby. Church).
1781 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 23, page 754, & 5th series, vol. 6, page 303:
Class Roll of the First Co., 4th Battalion of Cumberland County Militia, commanded by
Colonel Samuel Culbertson, 1781; Capt. John McConnel:
Thomas Snodgrass, 8th Class
17 Apr 1781 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 406: An account of the 8th Class of
the 6th Battalion of Cumberland Co. Militia called upon to perform a tour of duty by an
Order of Council bearing date 14th March, 1781, and they marched April 17th; 4th Co.:
Thomas Snodgress, 8th Class
6 Aug 1781 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, page 118-119: A List of the
Commissioned, non Commissioned Officers & Privates in Their Respective Classes
of the Fourth Co. of the 1st Battalion Cumberland Co. Militia Commanded by
Lieut. Col. Jas. Johnston; Capt. Conrod Snider:
Robt. Snodgrass, lieutenant
Wm. Snodgrass, serjent [sic>
Samuel Snodgrass, 3rd Class
James Snodgrass, 4th Class
1781 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 20, pages 429, 431, 436, 446, 454:
transcript of taxables:
Guilford Twp.:
Samuel Snodgrass, 183 acres, 3 horses, 6 cattle
Robert Snodgrass, a freeman, L60.0.0
Samuel Snodgrass, a freeman, L40.0.0
Hopewell Twp., (page 436)
John Snodgrass [we still need this one>
Lurgon Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, 146 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle
Letterkenny Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, no land, 2 horses, 3 cattle
1 Aug 1782 -- PA Archives, 5th series, vol. 6, pages 435 & 450: A correct class roll of
the 4th Comp'y of Militia belonging to Cumberland county and the 6th Betalion [sic>
commanded by Colo. James Dunlap Aug 1st, 1782; Capt. Js. Miller:
Thomas Snodgress, 8th Class
1782 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 20, page 577, 578, 600, 605: transcript of taxables:
Guilford Twp.:
Samuel Snodgrass, 183 acres, 3 horses, 6 cattle
Robert Snodgrass, a freeman, L3.0.0
Lurgon Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, 140 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle
Letterkenny Twp.:
Thomas Snodgrass, no land, 2 horses, 3 cattle
1782 -- PA Archives, 3rd series, vol. 23, page 786 & 5th series, vol. 6, page 572:
Cumberland Co. Militia, Capt. James Poe's Co., a return of the Third
Class, 8th Battn., that marched to camp and served two months:
Fourth Company - Samuel Snodgrass
27 Nov 1786 -- Middle Spring Presbyterian Church, receipts:
Thomas Snodgrass - L2.18.9
27 Nov 1787 -- Thomas Snodgrass paid L2.18.9 (Hist. of Middle Spring Presby. Church).
21 Dec 1809 -- William Snodgrass married Jean Henderson; by Rev. John Moody,
Middle Spring Presbyterian Church.
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1810 Census
Shippensberg Twp., page 367 or 93:
William Snodgrass = 1 m 10-16, 1 m 26-45, 1 f 26-45.
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3 Jan 1811 -- Mary Snodgrass married the Rev. Samuel Bell; by Rev. Moody,
Middle Spring Presbyterian Church.
23 Mar 1811 -- Deed Book 1-U, page 254: David McClure to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 13 Apr 1911.
9 Apr 1811 -- James Henderson Snodgrass, s/o William Snodgrass, was baptised
by the Rev. John Moody, Middle Spring Presbyterian Church; reported to Presbytery.
9 Apr 1811 -- Deed Book 1-U, page 233: William Snodgrass to John McClay;
Shippensburg. Recorded 12 Apr 1811.
13 Apr 1813 -- Thomas William Snodgrass, s/o William Snodgrass, was baptised
by the Rev. John Moody, Middle Spring Presbytian Church.
11 Apr 1817 -- Deed Book 1-DD, page 42: John Rippey to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 18 May 1818.
29 Apr 1817 -- Deed Book 1-DD, page 37: Benjamin Reynolds to William
Snodgrass, Shippensburg. Recorded 18 May 1818.
10 Oct 1819 -- William Snodgrass and Jean Snodgrass were received into the
Middle Spring Presbyterian Church.
1 Apr 1820 -- Deed Book 1-FF, page 42: William Rippey's Exrs. to William
Snodgrass, Shippensburg.
Recorded 1 Aug 1820.
13 May 1820 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 239: David Nevin to William Snodgrass,Shippensburg.
Recorded 26 Jun 1828.
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1820 Census
Shippensberg Twp., page 37:
William Snodgrass = 3 m 0-10, 2 m 10-16, 2 m 26-45, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16,
1 f 16-26, 1 f 26-45.
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10 Dec 1821 -- Margaret Snodgrass, b. 30 Jul 1821, d. 10 Dec 1821, buried
Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg (on stone with William, d. 1843).
22 Mar 1826 -- The Rev. James Snodgrass performed a marriage.
15 May 1827 -- R. Snodgrass & Peter Lightner witnessed the marriage of John Cresler &
Mary Jones.
31 Aug 1827 -- Deed Book 1-KK, page 375: John Maclay to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 3 Sep 1827.
24 Oct 1827 -- Misc. Records 1-KK, page 392: William Snodgrass from Joseph Burd, release.
Recorded 5 Nov 1827.
3 Nov 1827 -- Deed Book 1-KK, page 390: John Maclay to William Snodgrass,
Southampton Twp. Recorded 5 Nov 1827.
30 Nov 1827 -- Deed Book 1-KK, page 459: Samuel Sturgeon to William
Snodgrass, Shippensburg. Recorded 12 Jan 1828.
5 Jan 1828 -- Deed Book 1-KK, page 466: Joseph Burd to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 12 Jan 1828.
5 Jan 1828 -- Misc. Records 1-KK, page 463: William Snodgrass from
Shippensborough Borough, water right. Recorded 12 Jan 1828.
5 Jan 1828 -- Misc. Records 1-KK, page 465: Shippensburg Borough to William
Snodgrass, agreement. Recorded 12 Jan 1828.
16 Feb 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 235: George Hamill to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 26 Jun 1828.
26 Feb 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 237: George Hamill to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 26 Jun 1828.
26 Feb 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 246: David McClure to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 26 Jun 1828.
4 Mar 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 2: William Snodgrass to George Butts;
Shippensburg. Recorded 17 Mar 1828.
4 Mar 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 242: Abraham Blymier to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 26 Jun 1828.
27 Mar 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 244: James Chichester to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 26 Jun 1828.
2 Apr 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 75: John Maclay to William Snodgrass,
Shippesnburg. Recorded 7 Apr 1828.
12 Apr 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 241: James Logan to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 28 Jun 1828.
12 Apr 1828 -- Deed Book 1-LL, page 249: John Dewalt to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 26 Jun 1828.
9 Sep 1828 -- Robert Snodgrass married Margaret Noble, Carlisle.
11 Sep 1828 -- (Thurs.) Married Tues. morning last by Rev. Geo. Duffield, Robert Snodgrass,
merchant, to Miss Margaret Noble, d/o Capt. James Noble, all of this borough.
2 Jan 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 110: Benjamin Reynolds to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 16 May 1829.
14 Apr 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 108: George Byerly to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 16 May 1829.
11 Jul 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 138: Mary Welch to William Snodgrass,
Shippensburg. Recorded 14 Jul 1829.
27 Aug 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 191: William Snodgrass to Jesse
Carothers; Shippensburg. Recorded 29 Aug 1829.
27 Aug 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 192: William Snodgrass to Jesse Carothers;
Shippensburg. Recorded 29 Aug 1829.
27 Aug 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 194: William Snodgrass to Jesse Carothers;
Shippensburg. Recorded 29 Aug 1829.
27 Aug 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 196: William Snodgrass to Jesse
Carothers; Shippensburg. Recorded 29 Aug 1829.
27 Aug 1829 -- Deed Book 1-MM, page 198: William Snodg