Joseph D. Snavely

Snavely, Joseph -- Washington. Joseph Snavely, of Hastings, who was found unconscious in bed Sunday morning, supposed to have had a paralytic stroke, died Monday. His age was nearly 83 years. -- [Bellville Messenger: 18 September 1903, Vol. 11, No. 37]

Snavely, Joseph -- Joseph Snavely was born in Franklin County, Pa., March 30, 1822, died Sept. 14, 1903, aged 81 years, 5 months and 14 days. He came to Richland County with his parents when 17 years of age. He remained at home until 22 years of age. He then went to Stark County to learn the trade of making grain cradles. After 2 years returned to assume the management of the farm for his father. Later he purchased the farm from the other heirs and settled up the estate without employing an attorney. He has since resided on the old homestead. His career has been an active, useful and honorable one. Mr. Snavely was united in marriage to Sarah Good and to them were born 9 children. His companion with two children, preceded him to the spirit world. He has been an active member of the U.B. church for more than 50 years and has filled almost all of its offices. For 20 years he was the superintendent. He always labored earnestly to promote the interest of the church and the cause of Christ. The path he made in life's journey has been marked with good deeds by fidelity to duty and by faithfulness to friends and family. <scripture omitted> -- [Bellville Messenger: 25 September 1903, Vol. 11, No. 38]

Snavely, Joseph -- Joseph Snavely, of near Hastings, took a paralytic stroke Sunday morning and died Monday afternoon. They found him unconscious when they went to call him for breakfast. The obsequies took place Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the residence. Interment was made at Worthington Chapel. Rev. Fisher conducted the funeral services. Mr. Snavely was a pioneer resident being 81 years and some months old. [Butler Enterprise: 18 September 1903, Vol. XV, No. 36]

"Joseph Snavely was born in Franlin co. PA, March 30, 1822, died Sept. 14, 1903, aged 81 years, 5 mos. and 14 days. He came to Richland county, Ohio with his parents when he was 17 years old. He remained at home until 22 years of age. He then went to Stark County, Ohio to learn the trade of making grain cradles. After 2 years, he returned to assume the management of the farm of his father. Later he purchased the farm from the other heirs and settled up the estate without employing an attorney. He has since resided on the old homestead. His career has been active, useful and honorable. Mr. Snavely was united in marriage to Sarah Good and to them were born 9 children. His companion with two children, preceded him to the spirit world. He has been an active member of the U.B. Church for more than 50 years and has filled almost all of its offices. For 20 years he was the superintendent. He always labored earnestly to promote the interest of the church and the cause of Christ. The path he made in life's journey has been marked with good deeds by fidelity to duty and by faithfulness to friends and family." (Bellville Messenger: Sept. 25, 1903--Vol. 11, No. 38) (Bio graciouslly provided by FAG contributor, Judy Farst)* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: May 5 2020, 4:50:34 UTC