Daniel J. Snyder

As printed in 1892

DANIEL J. SNYDER. Many of the native-born citizens of this county have adopted an agricultural career and accomplished their purpose of securing good homes, wherein all the comforts of our advanced civilization may be enjoyed. Among this number was the gentleman above named, who departed this life December 20, 1890, at his beautiful home. The estate consists of one hundred acres, on which stand the various outbuildings thought necessary by a progressive farmer, together with a comfortable residence. The soil is naturally fertile, and every effort is being made to increase its productiveness by a proper rotation of crops.

Mr. Snyder was a native of this county, having been born June 21, 1846, and was the son of Reuben and Eliza Snyder, natives of Pennsylvania. Daniel J. was reared to mature years in Bethlehem Township and was trained to farm pursuits, which calling he followed throughout life. Several years previous to his death, however, he was engaged in carrying on an extensive agricultural implement business, in which branch of trade he was very successful. Young Snyder, like other farmer lads, received a practical education in the schools, and being eager to obtain a good education, pursued a systematic course of reading, and thus obtained a good knowledge of books.

October 22, 18(58, Daniel i. Snyder and Pv.line Cogan, also a native of this county, and the daughter of.Toseph and Snr.ah Cogan, were united in marriage. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to this county with his parents when very 3"0ung. Her mother was also a native of the Keystone State, and became a resident of this locality in her girlhood. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Cogan located in Pike Townsliip, where the father, who was one of the prominent citizens and early settlers died, December 27, 1890, when in his eighty-first year. The mother, who is still living, makes her home in the above-named township and has attained a good old age. Of the ten children born to them six survive, namely: Evaliue, Jesse, Emeline, Amanda, Emzi and Lomas.

Daniel Snyder, of this sketch, by his marriage with Miss Cogan became the father of three children: Elmer H., Florence A., and Myrtle O. He was a firm adherent of the Democratic party and took an active interest in school affairs. having served as Director for several years. He gave liberally of his time and means for every worthy object, and deserves praise for the success he achieved, having raised himself from the position of a poor boy to that of a well-to-do agriculturist.

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As printed in Portrait biographical record of Stark county, Ohio. Containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the Unit (1892). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.