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John S. Snyder

Birth	:	13 Feb 1844 Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	19 Mar 1909 Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bjorketorps kyrkogard, Ravlanda, Härryda kommun, Sweden
Description	:	John S. Snyder married Ellender (sometimes listed as Elenor) Jenkins on Jan. 9, 1868 in Marion Co., Iowa. They had at least 3 children: Emma May, Cerrena Catherine, and Nancy Ann. ** John served in the Civil War. He enlisted as a Private in Company I of the 33rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He fought at the battle at Oskaloosa, IA; at the battle at Yazoo Pass, MS; at the battle at Helena, AR; at the battle at Prairie D'Anna, AR; at the battle at Camden, AR; and at the battle at Saline River, AR. John was severely wounded... Read More	John S. Snyder married Ellender (sometimes listed as Elenor) Jenkins on Jan. 9, 1868 in Marion Co., Iowa. They had at least 3 children: Emma May, Cerrena Catherine, and Nancy Ann. ** John served in the Civil War. He enlisted as a Private in Company I of the 33rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He fought at the battle at Oskaloosa, IA; at the battle at Yazoo Pass, MS; at the battle at Helena, AR; at the battle at Prairie D'Anna, AR; at the battle at Camden, AR; and at the battle at Saline River, AR. John was severely wounded at the battle at Saline River, AR. He was taken as prisoner of war during that time, also. John survived and mustered out in Davenport, Iowa (with distinguished service) on July 15, 1865. ================================================== Obituary: John S. Snyder, whose critical sickness with pneumonia was mentioned in The Journal's news items last week, died at his home in Washington township, Sunday evening March 28, 1909, at about 6:30 pm, aged 65 years, 1 month, 15 days. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania, Feb 13, 1844, and came to Iowa with his parents and settled in Marion county, in 1850. During the war of the Rebellion, he served his country faithfully for a period of three years in Co. I, 33rd Iowa Infantry under Captain Paris T. Totten. He was wounded and captured at Saline, Arkansas, but after all of his hardships, returned home and became one of Marion county's most prominent farmers and one of the best known citizens in the south part of the county. Mr. Snyder was first married in 1868, January 9, the bride being Elenor, daughter of Joshua Jenkins. To that union 3 children were born, all of whom still survive. The wife and mother died Nov. 7, 1877. On March 23d, 1880, Mr. Snyder was again joined in wedlock, the second wife and present widow being Miss H. Rettie York. To this union 7 children were born, 3 daughters, 4 sons. All still survive and were present at the time of their father's death. Deceased was converted in December 1871, and united with the Methodes Protestant church. Since that time he had lived a faithful and consistant Christian life and died respected by all. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Protestant church in Gosport Tuesday at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Tague, of Attica. Burial in Gosport cemetery. The widow and all of the ten children were present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Rena Metcalf, of Whitfish, Montana. *note: The obituary gives his date of death as March 28, 1909, while family sources give it as March 19, 1909.

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John S. Snyder's memorial is located at: Bjorketorps kyrkogard, Ravlanda, Härryda kommun, Sweden.
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John S. Snyder death on 19 Mar 1909 in Marion County, Iowa, USA