This gentleman is the sixth of seven children born to Dennes and Sally Snyder, in Warren County, New Jersey, his birth occurring December 9, 1824. When but a lad, he came to Addison with his parents, spending his boyhood days on the frontier, and during such hardships and having such provisions as are incident to a sparsely settled country he school privileges, consequently, where limited when he was young, and when he became older his daily toil was in the woods, fifteen his father and brothers in hewing out a home.

When he had attained manhood he was wedded to Miss Ann Maria, daughter of Jacob Bowers, of Addison, July forty-seven. Ere he had to married life when he was but of his partner, April 7, 1848. Three is later, February 9, 1851, he married Mary Ann, daughter of Henry D. Hulick. Miss Hulick was also a native of Warren County, New Jersey, and was born September 13, 1819. By this marriage there were four children were born: Ann Maria, May 20, 1852, died November 28, 1856; Mary Olive, July 1, 1859; Laura Louisa, December 15, 1860; Henry D., May 12, 1862.

Mr. Snyder is still in the prime of his life, is a farmer by occupation, and now resides on the old Homestead, on section 33. Here by judicious management and energy a character, he has accumulated a valuable property, and has directed the Hansen buildings shown elsewhere in this work. His farm buildings especially are models of architectural beauty and completeness of arrangement. Although much engaged with the terrors of his private business, Mr. Snyder is not unmindful at the interest of the public. He is held various offices, and is at present justice of the peace. Mr. Snyder success in life entitles him to rank among the leading farmers and businessmen of Oakland County.