Gladwin County MI Archives Obituaries.....SNYDER, WILLIAM HERRICK September 14, 1937
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Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/ 1937 Column - 4 Page - 5
Services were held at the Dale Methodist church Thursday afternoon, September 
16, for William H. Snyder, conducted by Rev. H. Hodgson. Burial was at the 
Dale cemetery. Mr. Snyder was born August 26, 1860, in Fulton county, Ohio. He 
married Luella Dunbar June 22, 1887, and soon after came to Gladwin county and 
bought the farm in Tobacco township where they have since lived, and where he 
died September 14, 1937.
   As a resident of Tobacco township Mr. Snyder has been a useful and 
honorable citizen. He served his township as supervisor, treasurer and in 
other offices at various times. He has always worked for the betterment of his 
community. He held a life membership in the Masonic lodge having joined at 21 
at Lyons, Ohio; and later was a charter member of the Beaverton lodge.
   Eight children were born to them, W. L. Snyder of Detroit, Mrs. J. G. 
Dundas of Royal Oak, Mrs. F. W. Bracy of Ferndale, Mrs. C. V. Morton of 
Lansing, R. W. Snyder of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. W. W. Albright of Detroit, Mrs. 
Hugh Smith of Beaverton and Clifford Snyder at home, who survive him, with one 
daughter, Mrs. A. G. Whiten, of Lyon, Ohio, by previous marriage. He is 
survived also by Mrs. Snyder, three brothers, A. A. Smith of Beaverton, J. M. 
Snyder and Theodore Smith of Lyons, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. William Roddy, of 
Akron, Ohio, and 16 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/ 1937 
Column - 4 Page - 5

PAYS TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM H. SNYDER
(A LETTER TO THE RECORD)

   An afternoon in mid-September. A chilling northwest wind gave unerring 
notice of approaching autumn. A clear sky, save for a scattered flock of 
fleecy clouds riding in unison far above this world of joy and sorrow. Thus it 
was as the good folk of the surrounding communities were assembling at the 
little stone church in Dale, a village located in one of the finest farming 
sections in Gladwin county. Here young and old were gathering and all for one 
purpose, that of paying honor and respect for a pioneer who death had called. 
A pioneer indeed, for who present could recall when he had not been among 
them. The sun, hidden for the moment, comes forth in all its brightness. The 
organ send forth its solemn voice. The various groups take their respective 
places and the last rites are held for William Harric Snyder.
   Mr. Snyder was born in Fulton county August 26, 1860, and died September 
14, 1937. He was the son of William Snyder, who served on the side of the 
union in the Civil war. His mother, before her marriage was Angenette Harric, 
a teacher in the public schools. In the vicinity of his birthplace Mr. Snyder 
grew to manhood and met and married Christina Smith, who one year later death 
called; On June 22, 1887, he was united in marriage with Luella Dunbar. In the 
fall of '87, with his brother, they made the journey from Fulton county to 
Gladwin in a covered wagon. Here he purchased the farm on which he had since 
resided.
   Always a farmer, and as such, Mr. Snyder took his work seriously and the 
homestead that bears his name stands as evidence of many years of earnest 
toil. He took an active part in local government affairs, serving his township 
as supervisor and other offices of trust. He was a man of fine character. His 
distaste for sham and the falsse and his admiration for honesty and the better 
things of life stamped him as a man among men.
   The writer, as he gathers these few notes from the many fine tributes 
spoken in honor of the deceased, is impelled to include.......
Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/ 1937 Column - 3 Page - 4


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