Snyder, Jacob (Died)

Obituary.MR. JACOB SNYDER. - Another old resident in the person of Mr. Jacob Snyder, was called to his rest on Saturday last, after a short illness, at the age of 79 years. Mr. Snyder was born in the township of Gainsborough, Lincoln Co., Ont. on the 20th May, 1803, where he grew to manhood. On the 14th May, 1829, he was joined in matrimony to Mary Zimmerman, of Clinton Township, in the same county. In June 1830, they left the place of their birth and took up their residence in Erin, Wellington Co. - then almost a wilderness - where they resided until 1844, when they removed to Esquesing, this county, and settled on what has always been known as Swackhammer's Hill, at which place they spent the remainder of their lives. They were blessed with a family of twelve children - six sons and six daughters - ten of whom are still living. Their fiftieth wedding anniversary was celebrated two years ago last May, when a large number of friends gathered, and it was greatly enjoyed, especially by the old people themselves. On 9th Sept. last, Mrs. Snyder was removed by death after a short illness, and her untiring care and close attention was greatly missed by the old gentleman, who said he would soon follow her, and they would be again united in that better world, which was soon realized. They were among the pioneers of this vicinity and their removal will be deeply felt by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The family of deceased have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their loving parents.