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- The correspondence was between 1974 and 1977.
Mrs Charlotte Kelly
1506 - 4th St. SW
Altoona, IA 50009
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1860 > Iowa > MONROE > CEDAR TWP Series: M653
Roll: 336 Page: 288
SNETHEN WILLIAM 39 M W OH
Lydia J. 35 IN
Susanah 16 IN
Bolin J. 13 IN
Fleming 11 IL
Elijah 8 IL
William 5 IL
James T. 1 IA
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1870 > Iowa > MONROE > CEDAR TWP Series: M593 Roll:
412 Page: 319
SNETHEN WILLIAM 51 M W OH
Susanna 46 F W IN
Rolens 29 M W MO
William 15 M W IL
James 12 M W IA
Henry 6 M W IA
Eli 4 M W IA
Jarusha 10/12 F W IA
WICKS, Lydia 24 F W IN
Henry 5 M W IN
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1880 Census Place: Goshen, Clay, Kansas
Source: FHL Film 1254376 National Archives Film T9-0376 Page
117D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
William M SNETHEN Self M D W 56 OH
Occ: Farmer Fa: VA Mo: MA
Henry U SNETHEN Son M S W 16 IA
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: OH Mo: IN
Jonathan E SNETHEN Son M S W 14 IA
Occ: At Home Fa: OH Mo: IN
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Autobiography " Abraham Snethen, The Barefoot Preacher"; Collected and
compiled by Mrs. N.E. Lamb, revised by J.F. Burnett, Christian
Publishing Association, Dayton, OH 1909. Reproduction 1977 by
UNIGRAPHIC, INC., 1401 N. Fares Ave., Evansville, IN 47711.
Circa 1852, his father Abraham Snethen visited Illinois, going on to
Fulton County to visit his son William and family. William had been
preaching nearly every Sabbath and had built up quite a large church
near his home (pg. 244).
By 1859, William had moved from Illinois to Iowa (pg. 248)
_________________________________________________________________UPDAT
E of the note for William M. Snethen
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Ruth I. Stude johnwstude@yahoo.com Ruth & Pat Wardell jointly
contributed information for the Snethens.
Note: The family information in Avery Snethenʾs letter below was mixed
up! Avery Snethen wrote this letter when he was 86 yrs. old, so he
could have been confused...much does not match other info. that I had
found. I found records to prove he is indeed Fleming Scott Snethenʾs
son and then most of the letter fit my research. F. S. Snethenʾs
brother was Rollings Abraham Snethen and at this time, I feel he never
married. I had earlier recorded him married to Ocy Moore, and that
turned out to be an error. She married Rollings Amanda Snethen, the
son of George Fifth Snethen and Mary Ann Savacool.
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Excerpts from Avery Snethen's letter:
He wrote that his father was Rolla b. in 1849 and died March 1909.
His Mother was a Thayer and he was a grandson of Abraham Snethen.
(Perhaps he meant his father was a grandson of the Preacher) She was
b. Dec 21, 1853 and died 12-8-1930. He is one of 13 children (then he
said 6 boys and 8 girls which is 14?) He wrote that his father's
mother died when he was 16 yrs. old.
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In the 1900 census there is a listing for F.S. (Fleming Scott) & Anna
(Lucia Anna Thayer) Snethen and family IA, Mills Co., Anderson -
Henders! on, dwelling #179. Avery is listed with them.---- Ruth I.
Stude, Erie, CO
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John & Ruth Stude [johnstude@hotmail.com]
I got a copy of William Snethen's obituary, his Doniphan County
probate records, his deeds in Troy, Doniphan Co., KS, etc. while in
Kansas a week ago. He was living in Troy, Doniphan Co., KS at the
time of his death, but died in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Obituary information for Wm. Snethen in the Weekly Kansas Chief
newspaper on Jan. 8, 1891, page 3:
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According to the newspaper obituary, William Snethen was born
Nov-06-1823 in Montgomery County, OH, near Dayton and was the father
of 13 children. His father was a preacher before him, in Kentucky,
and was called "the Barefoot Preacher"
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William Snethen died Jan. 6, 1891 of Malarial fever, at his youngest
sonʾs home in Council Bluffs, IA. William was living in Troy,
Doniphan Co., KS. He was visiting his son in Council Bluffs, IA and
looking to move back there. He died in his sonʾs home and his funeral
was also in his sonʾs home. The obituary states he was buried in the
“Soldiers Cemetery”, but did not say it was Council Bluffs, IA, but I
believe it is. The obituary states the local lady that sang at Wm.
funeral also sang at his “first wifeʾs funeral”. This should be Susan
James Snethen, so I believe she is also buried in Council Bluffs, IA,
but that is not confirmed.
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Wm. Snethen preached 46 yrs., 25 years of that time in Kansas. He was
associated with others in securing a charter in the state of Kansas
under the name of “The Christian Church” and his denomination is the
only one so chartered (at the time).
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According to the index book for the Weekly Kansas Chief, this article
was in the August 4, 1892 newspaper: “John Lambe and Mrs. Nancy E.
Snethen (the widow of Wm.) joined hands and hearts here today, August
1. Mr. Lambe is a resident of Warren County, IA, and Mrs. Snethen
formerly lived in Doniphan County, Kans. Mr. Lambe is 72 and she is 6
years younger. Mr. Lambe is a minister.” So this confirms that
Nancy was married to Wm. Snethen and then to John Lamb after that.
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William Snethen probate records can be found at the Doniphan County
Courthouse. The date filed is 21 Jan 1891 and the file number is # 707
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I had listed as a son for Wm. and Susannah Snethen – Jack Snethen.
I have decided to delete that “child” from their family group. I
have a copy of a letter an 86 yr. old Avery Snethen, son of Fleming
Scott Snethen and that is where I got that name.
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According to Avery's letter, “the 5 children of William were: Rolla,
Jack, Henry, John and Lydia.” He also wrote that his father was Rolla
(conflicts with other research), his mother was a Thayer and he was a
grandson of Abraham Snethen. (Perhaps he meant his father was a
grandson of the Preacher, hard to decipher his meaning.)
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An old Snethen family newspaper has Avery as Great Grandson of The
Barefoot Preacher. Lorraine and Mearl (grandson of Fleming Scott
Snethen) Snethen had listed 10 children and did not list Jack. I have
never found any records of a “Jack” and think it is possible that was
a nickname, maybe even for Jonathan. -- Ruth Stude
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Marriage Licenses, Clay County, Kansas
William M. Snethen, age 53 yrs., and Nancy E. Powell (this confirms
her surname) age, 53 yrs., married on Nov. 22, 1883 by L. H. Holt,
Baptist Minister, in Clay Center, Clay County, KS (note ages differ,
Wm. was born Nov. 6, 1823 age on Nov. 22, 1883 should be 60 yrs. and I
thought Nancy should be about 57 yrs.?? according to census info.)
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.... but Nancy is his third wife!! I got a surprise when I found the
next one.
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William M. Snethen, age 56 yrs., and Sarah E. Hamer, age 49 yrs.,
married on October 6, 1880 by Probate Judge John F. Ryerson in Clay
Center, Clay Co., KS. Sarah Hamer Snethen died in 1882 and is buried
in the Fancy Creek Cemetery, Clay Co., KS. Her grave does not have a
stone.
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I found land records for Wm. Snethen born Nov. 6, 1823 (56 yrs. old in
Oct. 1880) and his son Rollings A. Snethen in Goshen twp., Clay Co.,
KS, and Clay Center town lots owned by Rollings A. Snethen. But I did
not find land records or other records for Wm. M.ʾs son, William
Jasper Snethen born 1855 (25 yrs. old in 1880).
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From: Ruth I. Stude 218 Gallagher Ct., Erie, CO 80516
johnwstude@yahoo.com January 15, 2006
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William M. Snethen Civil War Pension Records
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Index card:
Soldier: Snethen, William (William M. Snethen)
Dependent, Widow: Snethen, Nancy E.
Dependent, Minor:
Service: Corp. A 36 Iowa Inf (Comp. A, 36th Iowa Infantry Regiment)
Date of filing, Invalid: 1880, June 1
Application No.: 377790 Certificate No.: 257977 Filed in:
Date of filing, Widow: 1891 Jan 10
Application No.: 503395 Certificate No.: 317622 Filed in:
Kans.
Remarks:
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Summary of Civil War Pension Records --- notes in ( ) by Ruth I.
Stude
Date searched: 12-28-2005 File Designation: Snethen, Wm.
WC-317662
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Seven pages received, each title in bold & underlined below. Note
with file states "COMPLETE FILE"
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Marriage license (handwritten copy) sealed Apr. 24, 1891
Oct. 2, 1880 Issued Marriage License by Probate Judge John F. Ryerson.
William Snethen of Clay Co., KS, aged 66 years and Sarah E. Hamer of
Clay Co., KS, aged 49 years. (Sarah was b. cir. 1831)
Oct. 6, 1800 Certified marriage occurred at Clay Center, Clay Co., KS
by Probate Judge John F. Ryerson
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Jan. 22, 1863 Army of the United States, Certificate of Disability for
Discharge
Corp. William Snethen of Captain M.J. Varner, Company E of the 36th
Iowa Regiment of United State Vol. Infantry was enlisted by J.M.
Porter of the 36th Regiment of Iowa Infantry at Albia, Iowa on Aug.
13, 1862 to serve three years; he was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, 44
yrs. of age, 5 feet 9 ư inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair
hair, occupation Preacher. During the last two months he has been
unfit for duty. Off duty since Oct. 25th. 1862.
Corp. William Snethen of Captain M.J. Varner's Company….incapable of
performing the duties of a soldier because of: Chronic Nephritis
(Bright's Disease; inflammation of kidneys) and Sciatica (Sciatic
nerve problems); has passed several Calculi (Kidney Stones), partial
paralysis of right leg, is 44 yrs. of age. Examined by Medical Board
Convalescent Hospital Benton Barracks, MO, Jan. 14th. 1863.
Discharged this day, Jan. 22, 1863
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April 7, 1880 Declaration for Invalid Army Pension
Kansas, Clay Co. Wm. Snethen, aged 62 years and a resident of Faulty
Creek, Clay Co., KS, enlisted in the service at Albia, Monroe Co., IA
on Aug. 13, 1862 as a Corporal in Company A, commanded by Jos. Varner,
36th Regiment, Iowa Volunteers in the War of 1861. Honorably
discharged at St. Louis, MO Jan. 23 (22), 1863. While soldier at
Keokuk, IA on Now. 1, 1862 contracted general disability which
produced disease of Kidneys, Groin, and still affected preventing him
to perform manual labor which he (receives) pension.
Since leaving the service, he resided mostly at or near Iowa and
Kansas, occupation has been farming, when enrolled was a farmer. His
Post Office address is Faulty Creek, Clay Co., KS. Signature of
Claimant "William Snethen".
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June 29, 1882 -- War Department, Adjutant General's Office,
Washington
William Snethen, a Corpl. of Company A, 36th. Regiment Iowa
Volunteers, was enrolled on
the 13th. day of Aug, 1862 at Albia. Mustered in to service three
years:
Oct 4, 1862 at Keokuk, Iowa.
Oct. 9, 1862 Regtl. Hospital shows him admitted with Remittent Fever
Oct. 31, 1862 (?present?)
Dec. 1, 1862 admitted again (at Regtl. Hospital) with Nephretis
(Bright's Disease; inflammation
of kidneys). Sent to Genl. Hospital Benton Barrack (St. Louis, MO).
Dec. 31, 1862 Absent sick in Hospt. At St. Louis, MO
Feb. 28, 1863 Discharged for disability
Jan 22, 1863 Certificate of Disability shows him discharged at St.
Louis, MO
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Box 38317 Cert. 317662 Nancy E. Sniethen (Snethen) 2 of 2
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Jan. 26, 1891 Declaration for Widow's Pension
Kansas, Doniphan Co. Nancy E. Snethen, 59 yrs., resident of Troy,
Doniphan Co., KS declares that she is the widow of William Snethen,
who enlisted at Monroe Co., Iowa on Aug. 13, 1862, Company "A, 36th"
Regiment Iowa Inf. Vols. And served as a corporal. He was honorably
discharged Jan. 23 (22), 1863 and died Jan. 6, 1891.
She was married under the name of Nancy E. Powel to William Snethen
on Nov. 22, 1883 at Clay Centre (Clay Center), Clay Co., KS. She was
previously married to Private Ebenezer Powell (of) Co. C, 20th. Reg.
of IL Vols., he died Aug, 2, (1876? 1886?). Wm. Snethen was previously
married to Sarah E. Hamer. Nancy E. Snethen has not remarried since
death of Wm. Snethen.
Nancy E. Powell had heretofore applied for the widow's pension as the
widow of Ebenezer Powell (of) Co. C, 20th. Reg. of IL Vols.
Her Post Office address is Bell Ville, Republic Co., KS
Signature of Claimant "Mrs. Nancy E. Snethen"
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Oct. 31, 1892 -- U.S. Pension Agency, Chicago, IL. Hon. Green B.
Raum Commissioner of Pensions.
Nancy E. Snethen widow of William, who was a pensioner on the
rolls under Certificate No. 317662, and who was last paid at $8, to
July 31, 1892, has been dropped because of remarriage.
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1895 KS census, Clay Co., Goshen twp., pg. 90B/14
Dwelling 148 Family 148
Snethen, William, 45 yrs., Male, White, Farmer, Personal Property
value: $55, born OH, came to KS from IA.
" Ellen N., 45 yrs., Female, White, " (Farmer), born OH, came
to KS from IA
" Ulyssus, 12 yrs. Male, White, " (Farmer), born IA, came to
KS from IA
" Jonathan, 10 yrs. Male, White, " (Farmer), born IA, came to
KS from IA
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