STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1900

DAVID SNOWBERGER, 07 Aug 1820 - 07 Mar 1900

   David Snowberger was born near Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, August 
7th, 1820, and died at the home of his son, Peter Snowberger, near 
Ashley, Steuben county, March 7th, 1900, aged 79 years and 7 months.  
He with his parents moved from Pennsylvania to Ashland county, Ohio, 
when he was quite young.  February 21, 1845, he was married to 
Evoline Haughey.  To this union were born eight children, seven sons 
and one daughter, five sons surviving them, two sons and the 
daughter dying in infancy.  In the spring of 1848 he came to Steuben 
county and entered the land he owned at the time of his death.  On 
May 10th of the same year he received a sheep skin deed for his land, 
from the land office at Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  This deed has the 
signature of President James K. Polk.  After locating his land he 
returned to Ohio for his family.  In October they arrived at their 
new home in Steuben county, where they resided until June 12, 1888, 
when his wife died.  Since that time he has made his home with his 
sons.  Mr. Snowberger was a man of sterling integrity and was  
honored by all who knew him, an affectionate husband and kind 
father.  He with his wife in early years united with the German 
Baptist church and always lived christian lives.   Funeral services 
were held at the East church in Pleasant Lake, Friday, March 9th, 
1900, Rev. H. J. Elson, officiating.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   David Snowberger, 07 Aug 1820 - 07 Mar 1900, married Evoline 
(Haughey) Snowberger who died 12 Jun 1888, aged 65 years, 8 months 
and 24 days.  They are buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Steuben 
County, Indiana.

CHILDREN:

   Robert H. Snowberger, 1846 - 1938, married 1st, Nancy Marie 
(Lacey) Snowberger, 1845 - 21 Oct 1909.  He married 2nd, Mrs. Clara 
Baker Snowberger, 1857 - Aug 1923.  He married 3rd, Mrs. Ellen B. 
Lininger, 1857 - 1941.  All are buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery.
   Peter Snowberger, 1848 - 1927, married Martha Jane (Teeters) 
Snowberger, 1856 - 1941.  They are buried at O-HUD cemetery, Steuben 
County, Indiana.
   Lafayette Snowberger, 09 Apr 1857 - 21 Apr 1857, aged 12 days, 
buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery. 
   Elizabeth Snowberger, no dates or age, buried at Pleasant Lake 
Cemetery.

POSSIBLE OTHER CHILDREN:

   Henry D. Snowberger, 1850 - 1915, married Viola (Marcum) 
Snowberger, 1854 - 1926, buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery.
   Timothy E. Snowberger, 24 May 1858 - 18 Dec 1945, buried at 
Pleasant Lake Cemetery.
   Alvah Snowberger, 1863 - 1934, married Lillie May (Teeters) 
Snowberger, 1868 - 19___, buried at O_HUD Femetery.