Adam H. Snyder
Adam H. Snyder is a son of George Snyder, Jr., and grandson of George Snyder, Sr., who was born in Pennsylvania March 7, 1778, and came to Holmes County, Ohio, in 1816, where he purchased 160 acres of timber land in Salt Creek Township, Holmes County, for $7 per acre, and the 190 acres now included in the farm of Adam H. for $15 per acre, and moved his family on the first farm in the spring of 1817. He died April 15, 1861. His wife, Margaret Miller, of Westmoreland County, Penn., died Janaury 20, 1846. He reared a family of ten children: Jacob, Annie, Isaac, George, Jr., Elizabeth, Catherine, James H., Peter M., Susan and Nancy. He had two brothers, soldiers in the War of 1812. He gave each of his children a home before his death; in politics he was a supporter of the Democratic party, and filled various township offices; was also a member of the Lutheran Church. His children who are living are James H., in Paint Township; Susan, widow of Michael Fry, in Paint Township; and Nancy, wife of Hezekiah Leeper, in Iowa.
George Snyder, Jr., was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., November 7, 1809, and came to Holmes County, Ohio, when seven years of age. He was reared on the homestead farm, and obtained but a limited education. In 1834 he married Miss Christina, daughter of Adam and Mary (Stiffler) Holderbaum. She was born near Bedford, Penn., July 22, 1811, and came to Coshocton County with her parents in 1821. After marriage they located on the present farm of Adam H., where they lived together over fifty years.
At the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of George Snyder, Jr., and wife their friends and relatives tendered them a surprise reception, where were gathered many of his early acquaintances and neighbors. They presented him with an elegant gold-headed cane, beautifully engraved, and other gifts, in token of their esteem and good wishes. Mr. Snyder died March 19, 1888; the widowed mother is still living with her son Adam H. Mr. Snyder was always an active Democrat, and filled the office of township trustee for twenty-one years. He was also a very prominent member of the Lutheran Church. Seven children were born to him and his wife, three of whom are still living: Mary, now Mrs. T.A. Mead, in Stuart, Iowa; Margaret, wife of Henry Kraus, in Salt Creek Township; Adam H.
Adam H. Snyder was born on his present homestead April 11, 1841. He attended the district schools, and became a great student at home, where he educated himself. November 12, 1867, he married Miss Nancy J., daughter of Benjamin Bevington, of Salt Creek Township. She died February 28, 1871, leaving two children: Ada S., wife of James Albert Myers, in Salt Creek Township, and Ida O., at home. He was again married November 18, 1872, Miss Catherine R., daughter of Leonard Stein, of Hardy Township, becoming his wife. By this union they have two children: Charles O., born October 2, 1873, and George A., born October 28, 1875. Mr. Snyder has done more to keep the Demcratic party together than any other man in Salt Creek Township. He has served as township treasurer for twelve years, has been re-elected for two years and five months longer since then, and when his term is filled he will have served as township treasurer fourteen years and five months continuously; school director for over fifteen years, and in other offices of trust. He and family are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a prosperous farmer, and now owns 206 acres of valuable land where he resides.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889