Biographical Sketch of H. K. Snyder, Tremont Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** H. K. Snyder, farmer and stock raiser, section 27, post office Agency, was born August 7, 1830 and was brought to this state in 1839. They first settled in Nodaway County, and came from there to this county in 1840. H. K. has made this his home since, having been engaged in farm- ing. He has assisted in improving several farms in this vicinity, and now owns 415 acres of land, which is well improved, containing a hand- some residence. He has never been an office seeker but has always given his attention to his legitimate business. During the late war he espoused the Union cause, and served nine months in the provisional militia and held the position of Sergeant. The exposure and bad weather injured his health. Mr. Snyder has filled the positions of school director and road overseer several terms. He was married on February 23, 1860, to Miss Martha A. Miller, a native of Kentucky. They have had six cildren: Oliver M., Mary M., Charles E., Martha A., Emma W. and Eliza E. Himself and wife, and three of the children are members of the Baptist Church. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================