Brief Life History of William J
When William J Snodgrass was born about 1796, in Monongalia, Virginia, United States, his father, Charles Snodgrass, was 48 and his mother, Barbara Faulk, was 28. He had at least 2 daughters with Elizabeth Howell. He died on 20 December 1862, at the age of 67, and was buried in Hire Cemetery, Benton Township, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.
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- William J Snodgrass, "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
- William J Snodgrass, "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
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World Events (8)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1812 · Monumental Church Built
The Monumental Church was built between 1812-1814 on the sight where the Richmond Theatre fire had taken place. It is a monument to those that died in the fire.
1819 · Panic! of 1819
With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years.
Name Meaning
Scottish (Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire): habitational name from the lands of Snodgrasse in Irvine (Ayrshire), whose name is unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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