William Snedigar

Brief Life History of William

When William Snedigar was born on 31 August 1812, in Kentucky, United States, his father, Robert Snedegar, was 22 and his mother, Mary Polly Butler, was 25. He married Lucilla Stanley Cox on 9 July 1837, in Ralls, Missouri, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He lived in Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, United States in 1840. He died on 23 May 1853, at the age of 40.

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Family Time Line

William Snedigar
1812–1853
Lucilla Stanley Cox
1820–1840
Marriage: 9 July 1837
Alexander Snedigar
1838–1889
Pleasant Stanley Snedigar
1840–1920

Sources (3)

  • William Snedeger, "United States Census, 1840"
  • William Snedigar, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
  • William Snedigar, "Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920"

World Events (7)

1818 · Jackson Purchase

The western part of Kentucky purchased by Andrew Jackson from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. It became known as the Jackson Purchase. This included land that wasn't originally part of Kentucky when it became a state.

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. 

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

Name Meaning

Variant of Snedeker , a surname of German origin.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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