Henry D. Snyder
Henry D. Snyder is a son of Peter M. Snyder, who was born in Salt Creek Township, Holmes Co., Ohio, December 3, 1819. Peter M. Snyder obtained but a limited education, as he had to assist his parents clearing the homestead. In 1841 he began life for himself and rented his father's farm for six years. In 1847, after the death of his mother, he purchased the interest of the other heirs, and cared for his father until his death. In 1841 he married Miss Catherine, daughter of Henry Drushel, of Salt Creek Township, and eight children were born to them, all of whom are living, viz: Henry D.; George, of Madison County, Iowa; Nancy (wife of Charles F. Kochler, of Iowa); Mary (wife of Leonard Rottenson, of Benton); Edward, of Salt Creek Township; Louisa (wife of William M. Swartz, of Kansas City, Mo.); Emanuel, at home, and Leonora (wife of Rev. A. R. J. Greapp, of Elk County, Penn.). Mr. Snyder is one of the wealthy men in Salt Creek Township. He owns several fine farms, all of which are well improved, and for many years he has been engaged in raising and shipping fine horses. He is a member of the Democratic party, and has filled various township offices. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church.
Henry D. Snyder was born in Salt Creek Township, February 6, 1842. He received a common-school educaiton, and has always followed farming. February 27, 1866, he married Miss Sarah M., daughter of John Anderson, of Salt Creek Township, and eight children have been born to them: Flora, (wife of William Crutchley, living with her parents); Minnie, Barton, Vida, Walter, Orin, Frank and Bessie, all at home. Mr. Snyder is a Democrat in politics, and is an elder in the German Lutheran Church.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889