SNYDER

The Breda Centennial Book, Older Days Renewed, page 170

Matthew Snyder was born in Baagden*, Holland (on) March 19, 1834 and grew to manhood in his native country. In 1863 he emigrated to this country, crossing the ocean on a sail ship and landed in America after 42 days on the sea. He settled in Grand* County, Wisc., where he farmed six years. On January 19, 1869, he was united in marriage to Mathilda Tegels at Menomanee, Wisconsin* and they came to Carroll County and settled on a farm east of Breda. The Matthew Snyders retired in Breda about 1900. Other members of the Snyder family have farmed northeast of Breda many years.  There were eleven children: Henry, Joe, Theodore, Matt, Leo, John, Mrs. Frank Brinker, Frank, Mrs. J.J. Berger, Lena and one who died in infancy. Mr Snyder died Aug 15, 1921.

* The spelling of Matthew’s birthplace is Beegden, he settled in Grant County, Wisconsin, and he was married in Menominee, Illinois.

Submitted in May 2001 by Anita Henning - Lemon Grove, CA