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Most of this came from a descendancy chart "Descendants of Adam Schneider" sent to me by Bill Snyder, who visited Gerhardsbrunn in the year 2000: Adam was born in the village of Gerhardsbrunn, Germany which is south of Landstuhl, northeast of Zweibrucken, lying between the Rhine River on the east and the Saar River on the west, less than twenty miles from the French border. It is situated on a hill with the surrounding area being flat land; the main occupation is farming. The village has shown evidence of Roman occupation and also suffered greatly during the Thirty Year War. The area has at times been part of France.
The houses in the eighteenth century were given letters of the alphabet instead of numbers, such as House "S" or House "MF". In Gerhardsbrunn, no other families could buy into the village, but the original settlers. Land was passed down through families or "houses". The original House "S" or Schneider house was replaced in the early eighteen hundreds on part of the original foundation, which had been built about 1726. Lambsborn, Langwieden and other villages to be mentioned are but a short distance from Gerhardsbrunn. The Labach Church, where many of our ancestors worshipped and were buried, is about two miles from Gerhardsbrunn at the bottom of the hill. The church was built in the fourteenth century, being both Catholic and Protestant, changing as the rulers or conquerers decided; the church is at present Catholic. The cemetery has been re-used as the scarcity of land dictates, so evidence of our ancestors has since vanished. There is a Protestant Church in Gerhardsbrunn built in 1825; the Schneiders were of the Lutheran faith upon coming to America. The village of Gerhardsbrunn lost numerous sons and daughters to emigration and many found their way to Somerset county, Philadelphia -- or passed through the area -- a few being Adam and Michael Mueller (Miller) of the house "D" and Adam, Henry and Jacob Schneider of house "S". Hearing wonderful tales of the new country across the sea, Adam Schneider (age 26) came to America from Germany and landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1773 on the ship "Britannia". (Source: "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" volume 1, 1727 - 1775, by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, LL.D. Published by Pennsylvania German Society, Norristown, Pennsylvania: 1934; pages 749-451. Also in "Names of German, Swiss and other Immigrants -- 1773, pg 408-409. Also recorded in the Family Bible belonging to Adam Schneider "the 17th September are I in Philadelphia arrived in America" Also recorded in "A Historical History of Washington County, Maryland" by Thomas J.C. Williams, 1968). Adam then went to Hagerstown, Maryland where he married Catherine Butmanin (Putman). It is believed that Adam knew Catherine in the old country of Germany--she being his great attraction for America. Catherine had come to America with her father's family (Andrew and Catherine Putman of Eakle's Mills, Maryland) some years before Adam migrated. Adam and Catherine were married on November 1, 1775, according to records of the Frederick county Evangelical Lutheran Church of Middletown, Maryland. They first lived with Catherine's parents at Eakle's Mills, and had a son born there. Then they moved to Baltimore, Maryland where Adam worked as a tailor for three years. When Catherine's father died in 1780, they returned to Pennsylvania and managed the Putman Homestead. Adam Schneider served in the Revolutionary War, as a private in the 2nd Battalion of the Washington County, Maryland militia. He is listed in the 8th Class of Captain Conrad Nichodemus' 6th Company (Washington county militia). In the 7th Class was his future brother-in-law, Henry Baker. The regiment was composed of four companies from Pennsylvania and four from Maryland. The 8th class in the 6th company was called upon for duty on the 14th of March 1781. Source: Sharon Kelso's DAR application, which references "Pennsylvania Archives, 5th series, Vol. 6, pages 229-233, edited by Thomas Lynch Montgomery under the direction of the Honorable Frank M. Fuller, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Harrisburg, PA 1906." Also, Clements, "MD Militia in Revolutionary War", page 237 and DAR, unpublished, "Revolutionary Records of Maryland" Vol. 3, page 48. Also see DAR applications #88865 and #97334; these state that Adam served as a private in Capt. Jacob Bruner's Company, Pennsylvania line (there may be a conflict in records here). There is a record at Washington Pension Bureau (file #S40477) of Adam Schneider applying for Revolutionary War pension. He received a pension from 1820 to 1825. In 1783 the Putman heirs sold the homestead to Christian Weyandt who had married Catherine's sister, Amelia Putman. After selling his share of the farm, Adam returned to Germany with fine accounts of the new country and induced his brothers Henry, age 21, and Jacob, age 15, to return with him to America, they arrived sometime in 1784. It is not known what influenced Adam to leave the fertile valley of Washington county, Maryland for the rugged plateau of Somerset county, Pennsylvania to make a permanent home, but it may have been through the influence of Magdalena Butman Bruner, Catherine's sister, who married Henry Bruner, the second son of Ulrich (Woolrich) Bruner. They were living in Bedford county, Pennsylvania. Adam must not only have been a brave and daring soul, but somewhat of a wanderlust. He again made another big move on September 24, 1787, buying 200 acres from Ulrich (Woolrick) Bruner (Adam's brother-in-law's father), which Bruner had previously bought from Harmon Husband. This is at present the square just north of the Somerset Court House (bordered by N. Center, East Catherine, North Kimberly and East Fairview streets). Ulrich Bruner was the first who laid out lots for the town of Somerset, Pennsylvania and he employed Harmon Husband as surveyor. Bruner also erected a cabin there for his family, several years prior to Adam buying the site in 1787. Adam's house stood in the center of this large lot. On the northwest corner stood a large barn and picturesque watering trough. The said Bruner had originally plotted out the land as Milford Town but it was known to the locals as Brunerstown; it was later changed to Somerset. The land sale agreement between Adam Schneider and Ulrich (Woolrick) Bruner can be found in "The History of Somerset, Bedford and Fulton Counties" by Waterman, Watkins and Company. For the 200 plus acres, Adam paid Ulrich (or Woolrick) the sum of one hundred pounds plus Adam's house and lot in Baltimore, Maryland, which was located on Howard Street. Adam made a second journey back to his hometown of Gerhardsbrunn, Germany at the time of his father's death, presumably to help settle the family estate. The old Schneider estate in Germany must have been substantial inasmuch as his daughter, Magdeline (Schneider) Lichtenberger told her granddaughter Mrs. W. P. Huston, how well she remembered her father when he returned home from Germany. She was a child, but remembered his horse and the huge saddle bags, which he threw into the corner of the room, filled with gold and silver he had brought back from Germany. This was most likely Adam's share of the estate, as well as shares for his brothers Henry and Jacob, who had not gone back to Germany with him. The county of Somerset was created by authority of the Pennsylvania State Assembly in April 1795. On September 12, 1795 a commission was appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania that selected Somerset Town, formerly known as Milfordtown (Brunerstown), to be fixed as the Seat of Justice. Adam was a man of enterprise and soon realized the need of four things necessary for a prosperous town: a church, a school, a place to dispense justice, and a burial ground. The same day, September 12, 1795, Adam Schneider and Peter Ankeny deeded land for the township of Somerset. Adam deeded lots on the west side of the Main Street (Great Road); he grounds he donated were part of his farm and were later occupied by the courthouse, jail, school and Lutheran (now Union) Cemetery. On the burial grounds southeast corner, that Adam gave, he with his brothers Jacob and Henry, George Corpenning and Frederick Neff Sr., acting as charter members, erected a log house which was used as a place of worship and as a schoolhouse. The Rev. Frederick Wiliam Range was the pastor. He is buried with the Schneider family in the old cemetery on the hill above where the old church stood. Adam was among the earliest settlers of Milfordtown (Somerset). Mrs. Susan Ferner once informed David Husband that she visited Milfordtown when there were but four cabins, these were the Armstrongs, Rickards, Schneiders and Weimers. In 1797 Rev. Heckwelder wrote in his journal, "a few miles further on we breakfasted at Snyder's Inn, Somerset, a new town two years old on a dry, elevated situation; there were twenty or thirty houses, mostly two stories." The settlers still needed to defend themselves and usually plowed their fields with a rifle strapped to their backs. On the tax list of the borough of Somerset, Adam is listed as a farmer and owner of an oil mill. He collected ground rents, as was customary in that time. These rents were entailed and collected for a long term of years upon all lots sold by the proprietors within the original limits of the town. As late as 1826, the heirs of Adam were collecting rents. In 1806 Adam Schneider was elected County Commissioner. In 1810 Adam gave a lot on Union Street for the building of a frame church. This church was destroyed by fire in 1824. This may account for the lack of baptismal and marriage records of the Schneider family and, of course, others. On August 28, 1825 the cornerstone was laid for the new brick church, but Adam did not live to see the completion of the new building. This church building was sold by the Lutheran denomination, with the consent of the Schneider heirs. In 1858 it became the property of Isaiah Pyle, then the Catholic Church and later of Neilan Engineering Firm; the address is 150 West Union Street in Somerset, Pa. In deed book 21, pages 274-277, at the courthouse in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the heirs of Adam Schneider are named, giving power of attorney to George Mowry to collect quit rents. At the time of Adam Schneider's death he was "seized" of four tracts of land situated in Richland Township, Cambria county, Pennsylvania. (1) one tract warranted in James Searight of James Dalton containing 439 1/2 acres; (2) one tract warranted in James Searight containing 439 1/4 acres; (3) one tract warranted in Jacob Nagle containing 439 1/4 acres; (4) one tract warranted in Henry Woods containing 439 1/4 acres, said tract adjoining heirs of the decedent and lands of the late Dr. William Smith and others. Information on Adam Schneider and his 11 children (another history reports he had twelve children) found in Cambria County Orphans Court Records for 1 April 1844(Vol. 1, Ebensburg, PA). Page 37 of book "Your Family Tree" in Logan Family History library (US/ Penn/ B2yft/ Vol. 27) !RESEARCH LEADS: There is a discrepancy between two lists of children for Adam and Catherine Schneider. The Laurel Messenger, Aug. 1971, page 8 lists twelve children. The Orphan's Court Will lists eleven children. But the names on the two lists differ. It is apparent that one child died in infancy (John) but that another child was also give the name of John later on. Some of the children may have two names and be listed under a different name on each list. Check this out before having the children sealed to the parents. A historical marker in the town of Somerset reads: "Adam Schneider laid out the north half of the settlement renamed Somerset in 1795. Schneider and his brother Jacob conducted the first store in Somerset. It stood on this site." BURIAL: The Union Cemetery is located on the hill just above where Adam's house and the old church stood. Family members descended from Adam Jr. say the family name is spelled SNYDER.

Adam Schneider (b. December 31, 1747, d. February 06, 1826)
Adam Schneider (son of Michael Schneider, Jr and Anna Barbara Troutman) was born December 31, 1747 in Gerhardstbrun, Dukedom, Nuedlinger, Germany, and died February 06, 1826 in Somerset, PA.He married Catherine Butman on November 01, 1775 in Hagerstown, Md, daughter of Andeas Andrew Putman (Buttman) and Catherine Barbara Bourghey.
Includes NotesNotes for Adam Schneider:
The direct family history and genealogy is hinged on the grandson of Michael Schneider Sr., who was Adam Schneider, born Decmber 31, 1747 at Gerhardtsbrum Zueibrehen, Germany and immigrated to America landing at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 17, 1773. He was united in holy matrimony to Catherine Putman the daughter of Andrew Putman and wife Catherine Wyandt Putman. Married November 1, 1775. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and served with the Penn Line. He was carried on the pension rolls until his death in 1825, and was buried in Washington County Maryland near Keedsyville in Mrs. Kefaufer's apple orchard. Adam Schneider Sr. received a large tract of land as a pension for his service in the Revolutionary War, near and in what is now Somerset, Pennsylvania. Adam Schneider was a man of means and great enterprize, and atonce realized the need of four things necessary for a prosperous town; a Church, School, Place of Justice and a Burial Ground. Consequently on the original plot of the town (Somerset, PA- 1795) ground was set apart and donated for the aboved names purposes, and they have all come down to us intact. Except the old Luthern Church which was sold by Luthern Denomination (with the permission of Adam Schneider Heirs) to buy another place for the new church. The old church was the property of Mr. Isaiah Pile in the year 1909, and was used as a dwelling.
Orville Wilbur Snyder
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Information on Adam Schneider and his 11 children (another history reports he had twelve children) found in Cambria County Orphans Court Records for 1 April 1844(Vol. 1, Ebensburg, PA). Page 37 of book "Your Family Tree" in Logan Family History library (US/ Penn/ B2yft/ Vol. 27) At the time of Adam Schneider's death he was "seized" of four tracts of land situated in Richland Township, Cambria county, Pennsylvania. (1) one tract warranted in James Searight of James Dalton containing 439 1/2 acres; (2) one tract warranted in James Searight containing 439 1/4 acres; (3) one tract warranted in Jacob Nagle containing 439 1/4 acres; (4) one tract warranted in Henry Woods containing 439 1/4 acres, said tract adjoining heirs of the decedent and lands of the late Dr. William Smith and other. Hearing wonderful tales of the new country across the sea, Adam Schneider (age 26) came to America from Germany and landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1773 (1775?). He then went to Hagerstown, Maryland where he met and married Catherine Butman (Putman). It is believed that Adam knew Catherine in the old country of Germany--she being his great attraction for America. Catherine had come to America with her father's family some years before Andrew migrated. Andrew and Catherine resided in Baltimore, Maryland after their marriage until Catherine's father died in 1780. Adam worked as a tailor there. In 1780 they returned to Pennsylvania and took over the Butman Homestead. In 1783 the homestead was sold and Adam returned to Germany. He induced his brothers Henry, age 21 and Jacob, age 15 to return with him to America. They arrived in 1784. It is not known what influenced Adam to leave the fertile valley of Washington county, Maryland for the rugged plateau of Somerset county, Pennsylvania to make a permanent home. It is recorded that in 1787 Woolerick (Ulrich) Bruner sold Adam Schneider 200 acres of land, which Bruner had previously bought from Harmon Husband, in exchange for 100 pounds and Adam's house and lot in Baltimore. This is at present the square just north of the Somerset Court House (bordered by N. Center, East Catherine, North Kimberly and East Fairview streets). Adam's house stood in the center of this large lot. On the northwest corner stood a large barn and picturesque watering trough. Somerset was originally plotted as Milford Town but was known to the locals as Brunerstown. Woolrich Bruner was the first who laid out lots for the town of Somerset, Pennsylvania and he employed Harmon Husbad as surveyor. Bruner also erected a cabin there for his family, several years prior to Adam buying the site in 1787. Adam was a man of enterprise and soon realized the need of four things necessary for a prosperous town: a church, a school, a place to dispense justice, and a burial ground. 12 September 1795 Adam Schneider and Peter Ankeny deeded land for the township of Somerset. Adam deeded lots on the west side of the Main Street (Great Road) and donated land for a church and a burial ground (the Schneider Cemetery was later known as Union Cemetery). Adam Schneider, with his brothers Jacob and Henry, George Chorpenning and Frederick Neff Sr., acting as charter members, erected a log meeting house on the southeast corner for use as a school house and place of worship. Rev. Lang, Lutheran pastor in the new county of Somerset, served this congregation. Rev. Lang is buried next to the Schneider family. In 1797 Rev. Heckwelder wrote in his Journal, "a few miles further on we breakfasted at Snyder's Inn, Somerset, a new town two years old on a dry, elevated situation; there were twenty or thirty houses, mostly two stories," The Schneider estate in Germany must have been substantial inasmuch as Adam Schneider returned again to Germany in 1790 to share in the family estate. His daughter, Magdelin, remembered that upon his return to America, Adam threw huge saddle bags containing gold and silver into the corner of the room. Adam Schneider served in the Revolutionary War, as a private in the Continental Army, Pennsylvania line. There is a record at Washington Pension Bureau (file #S40477) of Adam Schneider applying for Revlutionary War pension. He received a pension from 1820 to 1825. BURIAL: The Union Cemetery is located on the hill just above where Adam's house stood. !RESEARCH LEADS: There is a discrepancy between two lists of children for Adam and Catherine Schneider. The Laurel Messenger, Aug. 1971, page 8 lists twelve children. The Orphan's Court Will lists eleven children. But the names on the two lists differ. It is apparent that one child died in infancy (John) but that another child was also give the name of John later on. Some of the children may have two names and be listed under a different name on each list. Check this out before having the children sealed to the parents. Family members descended from Adam Jr. say the family name is spelled SNYDER. BIRTH: According to an email from Virginia Frances the "National Monument 88865 [records] Adam Schneider born in Germany, December 31, 1746 died February 6, 1826 in Somerset, PA, and is buried in Union Cemetery; married Catherine Butman November 1, 1775. She died 1810." Note that the birth year is one year earlier than our other records show.

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More About Adam Schneider:
Date born 2: December 31, 1747
More About Adam Schneider and Catherine Butman:
Marriage 1: November 01, 1775, Hagerstown, Md.
Marriage 2: November 01, 1775245, 246
Children of Adam Schneider and Catherine Butman are:

+Jacob Schneider, b. February 17, 1777, Eakles Mills, Washington Co., Md247, 248, 249, 250, d. May 31, 1869, Eakles Mills, Washington Co., Md251, 252, 253.
Susan Schneider, b. 1778254, 255, 256, d. date unknown.
Adam Schneider II, b. 1781257, 258, 259, d. date unknown.
Rosanna Schneider, b. 1783260, 261, 262, d. date unknown.
Henry Schneider, b. 1784263, 264, 265, d. date unknown.
Elizabeth Schneider, b. 1787266, 267, 268, d. date unknown.
John Schneider, b. 1789269, 270, 271, d. 1789272, 273, 274.
Magdalena Schneider, b. May 21, 1790275, 276, 277, d. 1873.
John Schneider II, b. 1792278, 279, 280, d. date unknown.
Peter Schneider, b. 1794281, 282, 283, d. date unknown.
Catherine Schneider, b. 1795284, 285, 286, d. date unknown.
Ailla Schneider, b. 1797287, 288, 289, d. date unknown.
Maria Schneider, b. 1799290, 291, 292, d. date unknown.
Joseph Schneider, b. 1802293, 294, 295, d. date unknown.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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state Probate Roundtree Twp, Hardin County, Ohio

Administrators Notice appeared in the newspaper Dec 28, 1844. Requesting claims and settlements to be made within one year. Richard Rutledge, Adm.

Widow Sarah.

Heirs:

William Patterson and his wife Catherine, late Snider; Unknown heirs of Henry Snider Deceased; Phillip Snider; unknown heirs of John Thomas (Snider); Elizabeth Barkley late Snider

All of whom reside in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Adam Snider of the state of Indiana; John Snider; David Snider; George Snider; Michael Snider; William Snider; together with Jacob Snider a minor.

Present at his estate sale:

George Snider William Romack Andrew Ball James Hill Jonathan Carter Watson Spencer Enoch Marsh Michael Snider James M. Lea Andrew Hattery richard Rutledge Samuel Bowdle John Snider Samuel Hill Jesse Sharp Benjamin E. Sharp John Suder

Adam married Catharina Minnich on 15 Nov 1791 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Catharina married William Patterson on 15 Jan 1811 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Middle Initial "D" taken from Property Records 1850 Winimac Land Office. Certificate 18953 and 18952 __________

"Each year there are new members of the family present as always, some have gone to their final resting place.

This brief history is written as a tribute to the memory of Adam and Ann Snyder, the founders of the Snyder Family in Marshall County, Indiana by A W O'Keefe"

Snyder Family March 31, 1936

One of the first pioneer families to locate in Marshall County was that of Adam Snyder, who with his wife, Ann Sparks Snyder and their nine children came to what is now Marshall County, in April 1834, two Years before the county was organized.

Adam Snyder, the son of Adam Snyder, was a native of Maryland, having been born near Fredericksburg March 2nd 1795.

At the early age of seventeen he became a soldier in the War of 1812, and was one of three thousand soldiers under General Harrison who fought the decisive Battle of the Thames, in Canada. It was at this battle that the famous Indian Chief Tecum seh was killed. Years later when questioned about the battle, Adam would make the remark "I saw Tecumseh fall, but I don 't want to talk any more about it."

The rifle and powder horn that Adam Snyder carried in the War of 1812 is a cherished heirloom of the Snyder family. handwritten note (In possession at Timothy L. Okeete, Mishawaka, In (1984) M. Durman.

One of Adam Snyder's comrades and a close friend, was a young man named Sparks, who after they were mustered out of service, prevailed upon Adam to make a visit to the Sparks home near Prountytown Va.

During this visit Adam became acquainted with Ann Sparks to whom he was married on April 27, 1817.

Ann Sparks Snyder was born January 10th, 1800.Therefore the young couple were respectively twenty two, and seventeen Years of age at the time of their marriage.

Immediately after the wedding ceremony, Adam with others, built and launched a "flat boat" on the headwaters of the Monongahela River in Virginia. Embarking their respective families and earthly possessions, they proceeded down the river on thei r perilous journey west, past Pittsburgh, then a village, into the Ohio River. Their landing was at a point on the North shore of the river in Ohio.

From here they proceeded overland to Hardin County, Ohio, where the father of Adam had previously taken a homestead near Roundhead. Near the father's homestead the young couple lived for seventeen Years, during which time nine children had com e to bless their union.

Early in the year 1834 the urge had come again to move westward. With the courage of the early pioneers Adam, his wife and children, set out again in two covered wagons bound for what was called the rich Illinois land country. After a six week s journey from Roundhead, during which they sometimes had to stop to cut a way through the forest, they arrived at a point four miles north of Plymouth, where is now located the Fairmount Church.

Beside their live stock, wagons and household goods, their wealth was all in schillings, of which they had "two peck measures full." Father and sons would alternate at night in standing guard to protect this treasure from roving robbers, and hos tile Indiana.

It was in Marshall County that the destiny of the Snyder family was changed, for Adam was prevailed upon to buy land in Marshall County and make this his permanent home. The land could be bought for $1.25 an acre and Adam bought nearly 400 acres . Also it was pointed out that work could be had in the construction of the Michigan Road.

Part of this homestead is still owned by some of the grandchildren and great grandchildren, but the log home in which the family first lived, is long since gone.

Shortly after making their camp at Fairmount another and younger pioneer family joined them. A child of the latter family, whose names are unknown, became sick and died. Adam Snyder together with his son John went into the woods and cut a popla r tree from which was hewed a coffin. After a short service the child was buried on the hill where now is Fairmount. This was the first burial and Farimount is now believed to be the oldest cemetery in the county.

Adam Snyder was one of those who helped organize the county in 1836. He was the first Judge of the election held in North Township on August 5th, 1836. When the Snyder family first came to Marshall County there were neighter bridges nor fences a nd livestock was allowed to run wild in the woods.

There were many Indians, although most of them were friendly.

Personally, Adam Snyder was a tall, quiet man, and as one of his children had described him, was "as straight and quick as an Indian and as good a hunter". Although devoting most of his time to farming he was said to be fond of taking his rifl e and spending hours alone in the woods. He was naturally reserved, but friendly in character and his decendants are proud to know that he was regarded as a trustworthy and honest man.

To the Union of Adam Snyder and Ann Sparks the following thirteen children were born all of whom lived to a useful adult life.

Soloman Snyder Born March 24, 1818 Died Feb 20, 1892
Simon Snyder Born Oct 19, 1819 Died Aug 18, 1878
John Snyder Born Oct 25, 1821 Died Mar 7, 1865
James Snyder Born Oct 1, 1823 Died May 19, 1877
Julia Ann SnyderBorn July 31, 1825 Died Nov 4, 1916
Lucinda Snyder Born Nov 24 1827 Died April 27, 1864
Elizabeth SnyderBorn Feb 22, 1830 Died Sept 7, 1863
Mary Jane SnyderBorn Dec 29, 1832 Died Apr 2, 1886
Delilah SnyderBorn Feb 9, 1834 Died Mar 3, 1916
Isabella Emily Snyder Born Aug 26, 1836 Died May 7, 1907
David Snyder Born Jan 22. 1839 Died July 16, 1892
Amanda Magdalene Snyder Born Dec 5, 1841Died Feb 22, 1879
George Washington Snyder Born Nov 30, 1846 Died Oct 13, 1922

The last four were born in Marshall County. In addition to these thirteen children, are many descendants. Grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren, many of whom still live in Marsall County.

Adam Snyder died May 18, 1847. Ann Sparks Snyder died Jan 27th, 1873. They are both buried at Fairmount in Marshall County.

There is on record at the County Recorder's office a genealgoical chart of the Snyder family the first of its kind to be recorded in the County. Since this chart was recorded many changes and additions have been made, so that today the decendant s of Adam and Ann Snyder number into the Hundreds, many of whom have held positions of trust and honor in various branches of our State and County Government.

The Snyder family holds a reunion each year, usually, in Marshall County. __________

History of Marshall County Indiana Sesquicentennial 1836 ? 1986
Page 401 Written by Bess Snyder Cullison

One of the first pioneer families to locate in North Township was that of Adam Snyder, who with his wife, Ann Sparks Snyder, and their nine children came to what is now Marshall County, in 1834, two years before the county was organized.

Adam Snyder, whose father was born in Germany, was a native of Maryland. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. He met his wife, Ann Sparks, during a visit to one of his army comrades and good friend, "Sparks."

Adam and his bride built and launched a flat boat, loaded with all their possessions, on the Monongahela River in Virginia. They landed at a point in Ohio and proceeded overland to Hardin County, Ohio, where they lived 17 years.

Early in1834, they, Adam, his wife, and 9 children; again moved westward in two covered wagons. They arrived at a point four miles north of Plymouth, what was later known as Fairmount. Adam decided to make this his permenant home and purchased 4 00 acres of land, which was selling for $1.25 per acre. Four more children were born to this union.

Simon, second son of Adam and Ann, was born in Hardin County, Ohio in 1819. He was married to Anne E. Kipler. Nine children were born to Simon and Anne. Only four reached maturity.

Perry Snyder, their youngest son, was born in 1870. His mother died when he was two years old, and his father died when he was eight. He stayed with whomever would take him in, helping with chores or anything a child can do, to pay for room an d board. He married Cora Dell Spaid in 1891, and to this union were born 11 children. Four members of this family still reside in North Township: Cletys Snyder Yocum, Orval, Howard and Bess Snyder Cullison. Howard still lives on the old home pla ce, which has been in the family possession for 80 years.

This family history, published 12 years ago when LaPaz celebrated it's 100th anniversary, has many changes.

Howard sold the old house and several acres to his grand-nephew, John Sullivan, who intended remodeling but found the structure so deteriorated he decided to wreck it and rebuild. The new house is a replica of the old home, only larger. Built o n the same location, full two-story, baths up and down, an open stairway to second story and very comfortable.

Our father's burthday was February 28 and as many as could went home to he lp him celebrate his birthday.

Thanksgiving Day was a day to celebrate too, by all of us going out to the farm. We still do, even to the point of some going rabbit hunting.

Lulu and howard lived with our father after our mother was gone.

Now Howard and Minnie are gone, Ora lives in Plymouth; Rolland in Monticello; Cletys at Lake-of-the-woods; Orval and Bessie in LaPaz. Bess Snyder Cullison

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Adam married Anna Elizabeth Sparks on 27 Apr 1817 in Pruntytown, VA. Anna was born on 10 Jan 1800 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marriage Index: Ohio, 1789-1850

Snider, George Sp : Hill, Mary
M : May 14, 1846
County : Hardin County
Sex : M
Aron News
Friday, March 13, 1896

George Snyder was born in Tuscaroy county, Ohio, September 14th, 1808; died at his home east of Akron, March 8th, 1896, aged 87 Years, 6 months and 6 days.

He was united in marriage with Mary Hill in his 30th year and to this union were born 9 children, 5 have predeceded the father to the Spirit World. He united with the Soul Sleeper church in early life and has lived a consistent Christian ever si nce that time. His Bible was his constant compan ion and his study.

Forty seven Years ago, he with his family moved to Indiana, where as one of the early pioneers he endured many privations and hardships. Indeed, privations seemed to be his lot all down his long like, but a trust in his Master made his burden li ght; none lived nearer to the cross than Grandpa Snyder. His lot was a poorly one and all his life he destined to hard labor with which to earn his bread, and even received his death blow from a limb or tree a week before he died while in the ta marack swamp clearing away the brush.

He leaves an aged companion, 3 daughters and 1 son to mourn their loss which is his eternal gain. The funeral occurred from the Christian church last Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Fuller and the body laid away in the Odd Fellows cemetery.

EXCERPT OF LETTER TO ANDREW L. HATTERY OF BLAINE, WASHINGTON FROM LEO RA HATTERY WRITTEN OCTOBER 5, 1968

George Snyder was my mothers granddady you see. Maby you heard of Bill Hattery that had been at Akron Ind. and he went out there 4 miles No. of Inwood to live with George Snyder. To help him, On a little farm as Snider was reel old. And Bill Hat tery married their daughter which was my mothe rs aunt Margrit. Well I heard by my near people That Bill Hattery was helping George Snyder cut a big tree. And it fell on Snyder and killed him. And the gosipy neighbors cused Bill of killing him o n purpos. And that was a axident. Why would Bill kill him when he would get the 60 acres anyhow at Snyders death. But you no how people will but in when anything happens like that. That worried Bill. he died as a patient at Logansport Ind. silem

George married Mary Ann Hill on 14 May 1846 in Hardin County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Jonathon Crooks Hill and Mary Cline) was born in 1826 in Ohio; died on 4 Dec 1899 in Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marriage Index: Ohio, 1789-1850

Snider, Michael Sp : Lambert, Susanna
M : Jun 30, 1845
County : Hardin County
Sex : M

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Michael married Susanna Lambert on 30 Jun 1845 in Hardin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1860 United States Federal Census
about Isaac Wallace
Name: Isaac Wallace
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Walnut, Marshall, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Argos
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Isaac Wallace 34
Isabel Wallace 34
Mary Wallace 6
Perry Wallace 4
Susannah Wallace 2
John Wallace 7/12

Isabella married Isaac R. Wallace on 5 May 1853 in Marshall Co, IN. Isaac (son of John Wallace and Mary Rhodes) was born in Jun 1826 in Champaign County, OH; died in 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Isaac "Ike" Moore on 1 Jan 1873 in Fulton County, Indiana. Isaac was born on 10 Mar 1839 in Logon, County, Ohio; died on 27 Dec 1907 in Athens, Fulton County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Dec 1907 in Hoover's Cemetery (Aka Mount Hope, Also Athens Cemetery), Athens, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Daniel B. Hann on 4 Jul 1869 in Slabtown, Fulton County, Indiana. Daniel was born on 5 Feb 1849 in Miami County, Indiana; died on 19 Sep 1916 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried in Union #2 Cemetery, West Twp., Marshall County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Solomon married Martha Elizabeth Hattery on 28 Jun 1890 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Martha was born on 16 Apr 1875 in Auglaize County, Wayne Twp., Ohio; died on 27 May 1892 in Fulton County, Indiana; was buried in Akron Cemetery (Aka I.O.O.F. Cemetery), Akron, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Solomon married Elizabeth Cadwallader on 20 Aug 1894 in Cass County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Gordon Hattery on 12 Nov 1886 in Plymouth, Marshall County, IN. William (son of James Hattery and Angeline Wheeldon) was born about 1858 in Fulton County, IN; died on 24 Mar 1914 in Logansport, IN; was buried on 28 Mar 1914 in Old Akron Town Cemetery, Akron, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Thomas J. Deweese on 6 Jul 1927 in Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married George Washburn on 19 Oct 1929 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Fremont Melvin Phillip Books on 1 Sep 1900 in Fulton County, Indiana. Fremont was born on 30 May 1857 in Gilead, Miami County, Indiana; died on 26 Nov 1936 in Milford, Iroquois, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1860 United States Federal Census
about Isaac Wallace
Name: Isaac Wallace
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Walnut, Marshall, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Argos
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Isaac Wallace 34
Isabel Wallace 34
Mary Wallace 6
Perry Wallace 4
Susannah Wallace 2
John Wallace 7/12

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1860 United States Federal Census
about Isaac Wallace
Name: Isaac Wallace
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Walnut, Marshall, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Argos
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Isaac Wallace 34
Isabel Wallace 34
Mary Wallace 6
Perry Wallace 4
Susannah Wallace 2
John Wallace 7/12

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1860 United States Federal Census
about Isaac Wallace
Name: Isaac Wallace
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Walnut, Marshall, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Argos
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Isaac Wallace 34
Isabel Wallace 34
Mary Wallace 6
Perry Wallace 4
Susannah Wallace 2
John Wallace 7/12

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FULTON County, INDIANA MARRIAGES L-Z 1836-1983
Alfretta Reubin Kamp Sept 30 1893 F 70

Gemima married Reuben M. Kamp on 30 Sep 1893 in Fulton County, Indiana. Reuben was born in 1872; died on 26 Apr 1962; was buried in Akron Cemetery, Akron, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Effie married Elmer Edward Cox on 8 Dec 1897 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Elmer was born on 16 Aug 1868 in Near Mexico, Miami County, Indiana; died on 25 Sep 1947 in Akron, Fulton County, Indiana; was buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FULTON County, INDIANA MARRIAGES L-Z 1836-1983
William F. Charlotte Greer Aug 8 1932 3 291

William married Charlotte Maranda "Lottie" Hattery on 8 Aug 1932 in Athens, Fulton County, Indiana. Charlotte (daughter of Francis Marion "Frank" Hattery and Effiah Louisa "Effie" Hann) was born on 28 Dec 1895 in Fulton County, Indiana; died on 18 May 1957 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried in Hoover's Cemetery (Aka Mount Hope, Also Athens Cemetery), Athens, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FULTON County, INDIANA MARRIAGES L-Z 1836-1983
David L. Ada E. Shriver Nov 14 1903 G 396

FULTON County, INDIANA BIRTHS 1882-1920
MOORE, (not named) M W Jan 30, 1883 C-1 40 Isa(ac) Moore Sarah E. Moon (Snyder?)

MOORE, Henry K. M W Dec 11, 1913 C-11 49 David L. Moore Ada Elizabeth Shriver

David married Ada Elizabeth Shriver on 14 Nov 1903 in Fulton County, Indiana. Ada was born on 5 Oct 1885; died on 6 Feb 1920 in Three Miles South Of Athens, Henry Twp., Fulton County, Indiana; was buried in Hoover's Cemetery (Aka Mount Hope, Also Athens Cemetery), Athens, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FULTON County, INDIANA BIRTHS 1882-1920
MOORE, (not named) F W Dec 7, 1884 C-1 102 Isaac Moore Sarah (E.) Snyder

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FULTON County, INDIANA BIRTH 1882-1920
MOORE, (not named) M W Apr 13, 1886 C-1 142 Isaac Moore Sarah (E.) Sn(y)der

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FULTON County, INDIANA BIRTHS 1882-1920
MOORE, (not named) F W Feb 8, 1888 C-4 8 Isaac Moore (Sarah E.) Snyder

Mary married Jeremiah Mcquellan Leiter on 15 Apr 1888 in Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. Jeremiah was born about 1863 in Ashland County, Ohio; died in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Jacob "Joab" Moslander on 2 Jun 1912 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana. Jacob was born in 1857 in Indiana; died in 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The 1900 Marshall County, Indiana; Union Twp Census lists Andrew as cannot read or write.

Effiah married Francis Marion "Frank" Hattery on 13 Oct 1890 in Fulton County, Indiana. Francis was born on 1 Nov 1868 in Auglaize County, Wayne Twp., Ohio; died on 12 Jul 1952 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Jul 1952 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plymouth Pilot, Wednesday, May 13, 1964 Page 14

Paul N. Snyder, 63, of LaPorte died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, LaPorte, after a six month illness.
He was born Feb. 11, 1901 at Metea to Solomon and Elizabeth Snyder and was a former resident of Plymouth.
He was married to Dorothy VanBlaricom Nov. 25, 1937 in Plymouth. He was an electrician by trade and a member of Local 20 International Electrical Workers of America of Logansport.
The widow is the only survivor.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Johnson Funeral Home: Rev. Eugene Surface of Kingsford Heights will officiate with burial in New Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.


[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 21, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.80990.91]

Individual: Snyder, Paul
Social Security #: 317-03-5398
SS# issued in: Indiana

Birth date: Feb 11, 1901
Death date: May 1964


Residence code: Indiana

ZIP Code of last known residence: 46350
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

La Porte, Indiana
PLAC Social Security #: 317-03-5398
SOUR @S441@

Paul married Dorothy Vanblaricom on 25 Nov 1937 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana. Dorothy was born on 14 Oct 1903 in Fulton County, Indiana; died on 6 Jul 1977 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winifred married Andrew Curtis Books on 15 Aug 1906 in Cass County, Indiana. Andrew (son of Fremont Melvin Phillip Books) was born on 29 Apr 1886 in Adams Twp., Cass County, Indiana; died on 30 Jun 1988 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Jul 1988 in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Allen County, Indiana Index to Death Records A-Z 1896-1920

Hattery James O M W 46 Feb 7 1916 Fort Wayne CH-8 11

Hattrey Sadie F W 19 Nov 10 1909 Fort Wayne CH-5 130

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[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.102578.86]

Individual: Hattery, James
Social Security #: 316-05-6638
SS# issued in: Indiana

Birth date: Sep 3, 1891
Death date: May 1974


Residence code: Indiana

ZIP Code of last known residence: 46563
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Plymouth, Indiana

Sharon (Rhodes) Miller remembers that when she was about ten, her
grandfather, James Hattery told her that he was Scottish, Welsh and
Irish.
PLAC Social Security #: 316-05-6638
SOUR @S267@

James married Dorothy Dale Thomas on 5 Jan 1925 in Plymouth, Marshall County, IN. Dorothy (daughter of Isaac Wesley Thomas and Lorana Thomas) was born on 11 Oct 1908 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN; died on 4 Apr 1964 in Plymouth, Marshall County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.102578.60]

Individual: Hattery, Earl
Social Security #: 315-01-1616
SS# issued in: Indiana

Birth date: Jul 15, 1897
Death date: Jul 1971


Residence code: Indiana

ZIP Code of last known residence: 46563
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Plymouth, Indiana
PLAC Social Security #: 315-01-1616
SOUR @S267@

Earl married Esther Peterson on 3 Mar 1919 in Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 25, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.24357.36]

Individual: Books, George
Social Security #: 330-16-2797
SS# issued in: Illinois

Birth date: Jun 28, 1901
Death date: Jun 1967


Residence code: Indiana

ZIP Code of last known residence: 46910
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Akron, Indiana
PLAC Social Security #: 330-16-2797
SOUR @S378@

George married Dorothy Shriver on 20 Oct 1923. Dorothy was born on 1 Jun 1904 in Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 25, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.24357.52]

Individual: Books, Harry
Social Security #: 013-24-0001
SS# issued in: Massachusetts

Birth date: Mar 30, 1904
Death date: Dec 1978


Residence code: Massachusetts

ZIP Code of last known residence: 02364
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Kingston, Massachusetts
PLAC Social Security #: 013-24-0001
SOUR @S378@

Harry married Evelyn Cannon on 24 Nov 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FULTON County, INDIANA MARRIAGES L-Z 1836-1983
William F. Charlotte Greer Aug 8 1932 3 291

Charlotte married William Franklin "Bing" Moore on 8 Aug 1932 in Athens, Fulton County, Indiana. William (son of Isaac "Ike" Moore and Sarah Elizabeth Snyder) was born on 10 Sep 1881 in Athens, Fulton County, Indiana; died on 9 Mar 1950 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried in Hoover's Cemetery (Aka Mount Hope, Also Athens Cemetery), Athens, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Frank Lyons about 1947. Frank (son of Ottow Lyons and Eva Cox) was born on 6 Jun 1927 in Etna Green, Indiana; died on 12 Jan 2012 in 635 Oak Hill Avenue, Plymouth, IN; was buried on 18 Jan 2012 in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sadie married Arnold James Rhodes on 1 Nov 1947 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, IN. Arnold (son of Clarence Rhodes and Ruby Lillian Vant) was born on 19 Jul 1922 in Osceola, Polk County, WI; died on 11 Nov 1986 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, IN; was buried in Nappanee, Elkhart County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Freece. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married Denzil Lee Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brenda married Glenn Bina Smith on 17 Sep 1967 in Plymouth, Marshall County, IN. Glenn was born on 8 Feb 1949 in Plymouth, Marshall County, IN; died on 23 Nov 1994 in Bowlingreen, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brenda married James Ray Kline [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brenda married Rickey Joel Peconga [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marlene married Johnnie W. Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marlene married Garry Robert Orr [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Darlene married Rex C. Menzie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ronald married Patricia Thompson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Amanda Sue Yeazel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Elaine Diane Grove [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Randall married Talana Wise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Freida married Neil Cornwell Hinton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerald married Lisa Marie Holland [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Denzil married Noel Joy Eshleman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janette married Kevin Rassler [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Becki [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mitch Elder. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ronnie J. Jarrell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jacon Whitaher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Taylor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bryan Echols. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Brittni Weese. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Krissy Carroll. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]