David Glenn Snodgrass1

b. March 1867, d. 1927
FatherDavid G. Snodgrass1,2 b. 28 Oct 1838, d. 12 Dec 1866
MotherSallie M. Grant1 b. 23 Mar 1839, d. 28 Mar 1898
BirthMar 1867 David Glenn Snodgrass was born in Mar 1867 in Virginia.3 
  He was raised in the home of his stepfather, Henry Horne Edmondson who was also named his guardian.4,2 
Marriage14 Oct 1885 He married Lydia Belle Edmondson, daughter of John W. Edmondson and Martha Ann Hawthorne, on 14 Oct 1885 in Washington County, Virginia.1,5 
  They were 4th cousins.  
Cens-Sum  David and Lydia spent their married lives in the Glade Spring District of Washington County, Virginia. The 1900 census enumeration recorded them living in the Meadowview voting precinct of the district. They were listed adjacent to David's stepfather, Henry H. Edmondson. Although David was a farmer he also worked as a clerk in the local revenue office.

The couple had 10 children, 2 of whom died young: Gordon as an infant in 1888 and David at the age of 13 in 1914. Several children either did not marry or married later in life, as the 1920 census enumerated 7 of the couple's 8 surviving children still at home, ranging in age from 32 year old Elizabeth to 9 year old Lydia.3,6,7 
Death1927 David died in 1927.8 
Burial He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.9 

Family

Lydia Belle Edmondson b. Oct 1868
Children
  • Sarah Elizabeth Snodgrass4,3 (Aug 1886 - )
  • Gordon E. Snodgrass10 (26 Apr 1888 - 26 Aug 1888)
  • Samuel Volney Snodgrass4,3 (Jun 1889 - )
  • Ann Gertrude Snodgrass4,3 (Jul 1893 - )
  • Leola Kathleen Snodgrass4,3 (Jul 1895 - )
  • John Henry Snodgrass4,3 (Jun 1898 - )
  • David G. Snodgrass4,11 (16 Sep 1900 - 11 Mar 1914)
  • Audrey Matilda Snodgrass4
  • Spurgeon Oliver Snodgrass4
  • Lydia Belle Snodgrass4,7
Last Edited2 Jul 2013

Citations

  1. [S1346] Oliver N. Edmondson, Henry Horne Edmondson Genealogy, p. 6.
  2. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 72. Henry H. Edmondson named guardian of David G. Snodgrass, child of David G. Snodgrass, Nov. 27, 1871.
  3. [S634] David Snodgrass household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring district/Meadowview precinct, ED 109, sheet 2A (p. 84 stamped), dwelling 22, family 22, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2005, image 3 of 29. Enumeration reports: David Snodgrass, 33, b. March 1867, marr 14 yrs, farmer; Lottie, wife, b. Oct. 1868, marr 14 yrs, mother of 6 children, 5 living; Sallie E., dau, 13, b. Aug. 1886; Volney S., son, 10, b. June 1889; A__ T., dau, 6, b. Jul 1893; Lilly C., dau, 4, b. July 1895; John H., son, 1, b. June 1898; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  4. [S1346] Oliver N. Edmondson, Henry Horne Edmondson Genealogy, p. 25.
  5. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, pp 31, 101; Lydia B. Edmondson, 17, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John W. & Martha Edmondson AND David G. Snodgrass, 20, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o D G. & Sallie Snodgrass; marr: 14 Oct. 1885.
  6. [S237] David G. Snodgrass household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 117, sheet 14B, dwelling 246, family 252, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2008, image 28 of 45. Enumeration reports: David G. Snodgrass, 43, marr #1, marr 24 yrs, clerk in revenue office; Lydia B., wife, 41, marr 24 yrs, mother of 9 children, 8 living; Elizabeth, dau, 22; Volney, son, 20; Gertrude, dau, 16; L_la, dau, 14; John H., son, 11; David G., son, 9; Audrey, son, 7; Spurgeon, 1 10/12; all b. VA.
  7. [S238] David G. Snodgrass household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring township, ED 148, sheet 13B, dwelling 246, family 249, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2008, image 12 of 20. Enumeration reports: David G. Snodgrass, 52, farmer, owns farm, no mortgage; Lidia B., wife, 50; cont next page: Elizabeth, dau, 32, student nurse; Annie G., dau, 26, teacher; Leola, dau, 24, teacher; John H., son, 21; Ordria M, dau, 16; Spurgeon O., son, 11; Liddie B., dau, 9; all b. VA.
  8. [S1346] Oliver N. Edmondson, Henry Horne Edmondson Genealogy, p. 6, 25. Author reports two different dates in 1927.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 191. Stone reported to read: David G. Snodgrass, 1867-1927.
  10. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 191. Stone reported to read: Gordon E. Snodgrass, s/o D.G. & L.B. Snodgrass, 26 Apr to 26 Aug. 1888.
  11. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 191. Stone reported to read: David G. Snodgrass, s/o D.G. & L.B. Snodgrass, 16 Sep 1900-11 Mar 1914.