Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-04-30
JOHN SNYDER

Died al his home on Salem Ridge. March lg.
1913 Of old age. John Snyder. aged 81 years.
John Synder was born in Middietown DAM
phone county Pennsylvania, Oct Der H. is3D.
His early life was spent on his fathers farm and
working as a blacksmith. At aboOt the age OF
thirty he came TO Wisconsin vita his family. con-
sisting Of wife. two childre4. and a neEphfw
settling at SprinRye where be lied for a few
years when he removed from there to a farm
Avalanche in the town Of Webster. while there he
was engaged in runnf mill and farming.
lie was the last survivor Of family q ten chill
dren- About he year 1888 he was united in mar
rage with Catherine Carr. From this union ten
children A'sre born. four n whom stiiI living.
Mrs. Margaret SiihaUgt OF yiroQua. Mrs Adene
Sammons Of Canada. Vim. Snyder Of North Da-
kota. and Chas. Snyder Of Canada. his nephew
Dan Carr Of Viroqua. Mrs Catherine Snyder died
May T. lsiS February II, 1877. he married Mrs.
Evelyn Cary: TO this union were born three child
rem Of whom only one is living, Simon L. Snyder
of Webster.
The fret few years Of Mr.. Snyder's life in Wis
cOnsin were cf he pioneer kind. fun Of hardship
and privatiOn, yet not devoid Of some pleasure and
joy. He was Of much energy and thrift
well known as possessing the sterling qualities Of
honesty and integrity, an upright citizen and kind
hearted neighbor Some years after LloVing 20
this place he gave himself TO the Lord and united
with the Advent Christian church q charter
member. when the church was organized by Bro.
JudsOn at Avalanche and continued a faithful
and honored member serving as deacon a number
Of years. Mr.. Snyder vast genuine whole souled
Christian. one who loved the sacred sanctuary Of
God and cause Of Jesus Christ and lived his re-
loving husband and a very induRent and affection
ate father. Ills life was a consistent Christian
life, full Of good works. About the year 1875 he
moved TO another farm in the town Of Webster
where he lived until his death. serving the town
In different capacities as chairman and town
treasurer for Il years
His work Is over. he sleeps well, let him rest
he a firm believer and died in full assurance
that when the morning dswns he will awake in
the glorious and immortal hkedness Of his blessed
savior. whom he loved and served
In 1906 Mr.. Snyder was deprived Of his eyesight
by cataract growing over the sight. denying him
Of one great comfort. for he a constant read
er Of the bible and ether good books and papers.
Yet while going through life in darkness. was
patient sufferer. without word of complaint
but always thanking and praisng the Lord for mis-
goodness to him. His wife and son. Simon, faith
fully aud lovingly cared for him in the years Of
his blindness. All was done for him that could be
done In the way ofcaTe. He leaves 20 MOURN
grand children and host OF other relatives and
friends
| A long standing request Of the deceased was
that Bros. y. N. MegRs Of the Advent faith should
weather and condition Of the roads made it an
imposaibility for MIN 20 reach the home Words
/ Of comfort were ably spoken by Rev. W. r. Bur
| rows Of the NJ. f. church, from Prov. 1871. The
hoary head IS crown Of glory if il be found in the
/ way ofrighteousncsR +" The full meaning of these
words brought before the minds Of his hearers
in such manner that caused deep impression
on those present. The speaker had liberty OF the
words and the effort was appreciated by the fam
| iy. May the words spokens long linger in our
hearts.
! Services were conducted at the home where
| relatives and friends assembled TO show their re-
speNt for one whom all esteemed. We laid him to
| rest in the Brush Hollow cemetery.
| May each one initiate his cody life and so fol-
low the Master that we mfy meet him at the call
| of the life qiyer.