Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1889

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 557
WILLIAM H. SNYDER, proprietor of the livery, sale, and feed stable, 213 West Front street, Muscatine, Iowa is a native of Huntingdon County, Pa., and was born on the 1st of February, 1839. His parents were the Rev. Samuel and Mary ( Crocker ) Snyder, both being members of old Pennsylvania families. His ancestors of the father's side were originally from Germany, while on the mother's side the family is of Scottish origin. Our subject, having lost his mother in infancy, was taken by his paternal grandparents, and reared by them on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools. His father was a minister of the Christian Church, and when twenty years of age William H. accompanied him to Lawrence, Kan., and assisted him on his farm of 160 acres near that city. Two years later, in 1860, he came to Muscatine, where he has since resided. His father remained at Lawrence, and was the first man killed by Quantrell's band in his attack on that place in 1863. He was a worthy citizen, and highly respected.

On coming to Muscatine in September, 1860, Mr. Snyder engaged in express and dray business which he carried on successfully for ten years, when he engaged in his present business. He has an extensive establishment, complete in its appointments, having as fine horses, buggies, and carriages as can be found in the city. He keeps an elegant hearse and complete funeral outfit, and operates a hack-line, carrying passengers to and from all parts of the city, and also keeps ladies' driving-horses. Having a telephone, his establishment is always within easy communication of his patrons. Since Mr. Snyder began his present line he has, by strict attention to business and prompt and courteous manner, secured a large trade, and the universal good will and respect of all.

Our subject was united in marriage at Muscatine, June 19, 1863, to Miss Rebecca Bitger, a daughter of Henry and Barbara ( Hauck ) Bitger, Mrs. Snyder was born in Cumberland County, Pa. Her parents were of German origin, and were descended from old Pennsylvania families.

Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have but one child, a son, Ottie, who was born at Muscatine, Feb.3, 1866. Mr. Snyder is a Republican in politics, but is not an active partisan.

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