1. Vernon Ray Snider, son of Jude Raymond Snider and Fannie Bell Hightower , was born on September 25, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Vernon married Shirley Fay Schuetz , daughter of Andrew Frederick Schuetz and Fay Ruth Crotinger , on August 16, 1953 in Great Bend, Kansas. Shirley was born on February 28, 1931 in Great Bend, Kansas.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Timothy Ray Snider was born on August 26, 1954 in Henrietta, Texas.
ii. Peter David Snider was born on March 1, 1956 in Great Bend, Barton, Kansas.
iii. Deborah Ann Snider was born on July 3, 1959 in Hoisington, Barton, Kansas.
Second Generation 2. Jude Raymond Snider, son of Morris Martin Snider and Diannah (Dittie) Belle Wilson , was born on June 12, 1885 in Cambridge, Iowa,died on December 6, 1969 in Wichita Falls, Texas,at age 84, and was buried on December 8, 1969 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
General Notes: RUF1 2
Noted events in his life were:
• Event 1: Event 1.
Jude married Fannie Bell Hightower on November 17, 1924 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
The child from this marriage was:
1 i. Vernon Ray Snider (born on September 25, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas)
3. Fannie Bell Hightower, daughter of William Clayton Hightower and Mai Cole , was born on April 8, 1894 in Donley County, Texas,died on September 17, 1977 in Grapevine, Texas,at age 83, and was buried on September 19, 1977 in Crestview Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Noted events in her life were:
• None:
Fannie married Jude Raymond Snider on November 17, 1924 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Third Generation 4. Morris Martin Snider, son of Samuel Wesley Snider and Margaret Martin , was born on April 12, 1844 in Old Reuben Morris Farm Preston County, W. V.,died on March 15, 1912 in Wichita Falls, Texas,at age 67, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Lot 115, Block 11, Des Moines IA.
General Notes: Morris Martin Snider andDiannah Belle Wilson married March 9, 1865 in Albights(ville), PrestonCounty, West Virgiina.
They moved to near Grinnell and Booklyn, Iowa, August 9, 1865 on a farm until March, 1874, when they moved to Cambridge, Sheridan Township.
Morris married Diannah (Dittie) Belle Wilson on March 9, 1865 in Muddy Creek, Preston County, West Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Ola Effie Snider was born on September 10, 1866 in Poweshiek, Iowa,died on May 2, 1888 in East Des Moines, Iowa,at age 21, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Lot 115, Block 11, Des Moines, IA.
ii. Claudius Wilson Snider was born on July 4, 1868 in Poweshiek, Iowa,died on June 27, 1887 in East Des Moines, Iowa,at age 18, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Lot 115, Block 11, Desmoines, IA.
iii. Charles Wesley Snider was born on July 22, 1871 in Poweshiek County, Iowa,died on July 27, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas,at age 76, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Texas.
iv. Guy Edward Snider was born on October 3, 1876 in Cambridge, Iowa,died on January 10, 1940 in Yonkers, New York,at age 63, and was buried in Southington, Connecticut.
5. Diannah (Dittie) Belle Wilson, daughter of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Hill , was born on October 24, 1845 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania,died on July 14, 1934 in Wichita Falls, Texas,at age 88, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Diannah married Morris Martin Snider on March 9, 1865 in Muddy Creek, Preston County, West Virginia.
6. William Clayton Hightower, son of Thomas (Jr.) Hightower and Elizabeth Tucker Moreland , was born on April 11, 1838 in Lagrange, Troup County, Georgia,died on March 22, 1919 in Memphis, Texas,at age 80, and was buried in Union Hill Cemetery, Lakeview, Hall County, Texas.
William married Mai Cole on January 28, 1881 in Wayland, Texas.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Walter Thomas Hightower was born on November 7, 1881 in Wayland, Texas,died on September 26, 1962 in Memphis, Texas,at age 80, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Memphis, Texas.
ii. Robert Cole Hightower was born on August 24, 1883 in Wayland, Texas,died on April 17, 1943 in Dallas, Texas,at age 59, and was buried in Union Hill Cemetery, Lakeview, Hall County, Texas.
iii. Newton Alymer Hightower was born on November 7, 1885 in Stephens County, Texas,died on May 3, 1951 in Memphis Texas,at age 65, and was buried in Union Hill Cemetery, Lakeview, Hall County, Texas.
iv. Willie Mai Hightower was born on December 2, 1887 in Hardman County, Texas,died on September 13, 1973 in Lubbock, Texas,at age 85, and was buried in Union Hill Cemetery, Lakeview, Hall County, Texas.
v. Charnal Armstong Hightower was born on August 27, 1889 in Tom Green County, Texas,died on October 31, 1977 in Memphis, Texas,at age 88, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Memphis, Texas.
vi. James Falconer Hightower was born on March 24, 1891 in Clarendon, Texas and died on May 24, 1977 in Pecos, Texas at age 86.
viii. Sarah Elizabeth (Sallie) Hightower was born on October 21, 1898 in Donley County, Texas,died on November 14, 1984 in Wichita Falls, Texas,at age 86, and was buried in Restland Mausolem, Dallas, Texas.
ix. Minnie Clara Hightower was born on May 14, 1901 in Donley County, Texas,died on January 26, 1908 in Donley County, Texas,at age 6, and was buried in Union Hill Cemetery, Lakeview, Hall County, Texas.
7. Mai Cole was born on January 22, 1859 in Hollis Springs, Mississippi,died on June 3, 1936 in Dallas, Texas,at age 77, and was buried in Union Hill Cemetery, Lakeview, Hall County, Texas.
Mai married William Clayton Hightower on January 28, 1881 in Wayland, Texas.
Fourth Generation 8. Samuel Wesley Snider, son of Jacob Snider and Catherine Welch , was born on March 30, 1823 in Preston County, West Virginia, Old Snider Homestead,died on July 3, 1903 in Grinnell, Iowa,at age 80, and was buried in Hazelwood Cemetery, Poweshiek County, IA, Lot 618.
Noted events in his life were:
• Residence: Homestead: 3 miles east of Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia
Samuel married Margaret Martin on March 21, 1841 in Preston County, West Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Silas S. Snider was born in Old Snider Homestead, Preston County, W.V..
ii. Priscilla Ann Snider was born on March 16, 1843 in Old Snider Homestead,died on December 23, 1851,at age 8, and was buried in Feathers Cemetery, Oak Grove, Methodist E. Church.
iv. Margaret Melissa Snider was born on September 18, 1845 in Old Snider Homestead.
v. Samuel E. Snider was born on June 8, 1847.
vi. Eliza Jane Snider was born on January 13, 1849.
vii. Phebe E. Snider was born on May 31, 1850,died on May 31, 1851,at age 1, and was buried in Feathers Cemetery, Oak Grove, Methodist E. Church.
viii. Jennette Bersheba Snider was born on December 14, 1854.
ix. James Snider was born on June 9, 1856,died on August 18, 1856,, and was buried in Feathers Cemetery, Oak Grove, Methodist E. Church.
x. Virginia Bell Snider was born on July 15, 1858.
xi. Ida Victoria Snider was born on November 4, 1860.
9. Margaret Martin, daughter of Phillip Martin and Susannah Funk , was born on April 19, 1821 in Preston County, West Virginia,died on October 31, 1907 in Grinnell, Iowa,at age 86, and was buried in Hazelwood Cemetery.
General Notes: Age at death: 86 years, 6 months, 12 days
Noted events in her life were:
• Age:
Margaret married Samuel Wesley Snider on March 21, 1841 in Preston County, West Virginia.
10. Thomas Wilson was born in England and died on December 8, 1850.
General Notes: Thomas and Elizabeth Wilson source of dates is from written "Family Record" sheet.
Thomas married Elizabeth Hill .
The child from this marriage was:
11. Elizabeth Hill was born in Ireland and died on January 1, 1847.
Elizabeth married Thomas Wilson .
12. Thomas (Jr.) Hightower, son of Thomas Hightower and Mildred Arnold , was born in 1800 in Crather Neck, Green County, Georgia and died on May 15, 1874 in Claiborne Parish, Lousiana at age 74.
Thomas married Elizabeth Tucker Moreland on October 16, 1821 in Putnam County, Georgia.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Isaac Moreland Hightower was born on October 4, 1822 in Putnam County, Georgia and died in Alabama.
ii. Martha Ann Hightower was born on March 21, 1824 in Putnam County, Georgia and died on January 1, 1884 in Fort Worth, Texas at age 59.
iii. John Collinsworth Hightower was born on August 23, 1825 in Monroe County, Georgia and died on August 25, 1891 in Bremond, Robertson County, Texas at age 66.
iv. Thomas Jefferson Hightower was born on January 23, 1827 in Monroe County, Georgia and died on November 20, 1880 in Homer, Claiborne Parish, Lousiana at age 53.
v. James Arnold Hightower, Jr. (Uncle Jim) was born on February 28, 1830 in Troup County, Georgia and died on June 20, 1896 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas at age 66.
vi. Joseph Henry Hightower was born on March 11, 1832 in Troup County, Georgia and died on June 1, 1871 in Milam County, Texas at age 39.
vii. Charnal Lafayette (Doug) Hightower was born on March 13, 1834 in Troup County, Georgia and died on June 22, 1863 at Seige Of Vicksburg at age 29.
viii. Samuel Armstrong Hightower was born on March 21, 1836 in Troup County, Georgia and died on November 28, 1881 in Fort Worth, Texas at age 45.
x. Robert Ridley (Doc) Hightower was born on March 21, 1842 in Troup County, Georgia and died in 1887 in Acadia, Louisana at age 45.
xi. Theodore Fletcher Hightower was born on October 8, 1844 in Troup County, Georgia and died on April 1, 1862 in Claiborne Parish, Louisana at age 17.
xii. Sarah Elizabeth Body Hightower was born on December 8, 1847 in Troup County, Georgia and died on July 1, 1924 in Oakwood Cemetery, Forth Worth, Texas at age 76.
xiii. Pleasant Coleman Hightower was born on April 5, 1840 in Troup County, Georgia and died in 1901 in Homer, Claiborne Parish, Lousiana at age 61.
13. Elizabeth Tucker Moreland was born in 1805 in Putnam County, Georgia and died on October 26, 1864 in Claiborne Parish, Louisana at age 59.
Elizabeth married Thomas (Jr.) Hightower on October 16, 1821 in Putnam County, Georgia.
Fifth Generation 16. Jacob Snider, son of George Schneider (Snider) and Catherine Dillon , was born in 1783 in Cumberland County, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,died in 1855 in Old Homestead, Preston County, West Virginia,at age 72, and was buried in Old Orchard Cemetery, Albrightsville, West Virginia.
General Notes: Old Homestead on Elliott Ridge, Preston County, West Virginia.
War of 1812, he and brothers John and Frederick were drafted and hired substitues for $100 and three days later peace was declared and the substitutes returned home.
Morris Martin Snider's record shows death as 1853.
Cemetery location: 1 Mile north of Albrightsville, West Virginia
Noted events in his life were:
• None:
Jacob married Catherine Welch in 1804.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Ann Snider was born on October 11, 1805 in Preston County, West Virginia,died on April 9, 1900 in Old Worting Place,at age 94, and was buried near Aurora, West Virginia.
ii. Abram Snider was born on November 5, 1809 in Preston County, West Virginia,died on November 20, 1872 in Washington County, Iowa,at age 63, and was buried in Washington County, Iowa.
iii. Mary Snider was born in Preston County, West Virginia,died in Childhood,, and was buried in Old Jordan Cemetery.
iv. John Snider was born in Preston County, West Virginia and was buried in Old Jordan Cemetery.
v. Elizabeth Snider .
vi. Catherine Snider was born on June 22, 1817 in Preston County, West Virginia,died on September 25, 1902 in Old Homestead, Elliott Ridge, Preston County, W.V.,at age 85, and was buried in Old Orchard Cemeter.
vii. William Dillon Snider was born on May 13, 1822 in Preston County, West Virginia,died on December 15, 1895 in Oldl Homestead,at age 73, and was buried in Old Orchard Cemetery.
ix. Harriet Snider was born in Preston County, West Virginia,died on April 15, 1879 in Cambridge, Iowa,, and was buried in Cambridge, Iowa.
x. Belinda Snider was born in Preston County, West Virginia and died in Preston County, West Virginia.
xi. Jacob Jr. Snider was born in Preston County, West Virginia,died in Washington County, Iowa,, and was buried in Washington County, Iowa.
xii. Allen Jackson Snider was born in Preston County, West Virginia and was buried in Preston County, West Virginia.
Jacob next married Rebbecca Markley Child .
17. Catherine Welch was born in 1700,died in 1849 in Knottsville, Virginia,at age 149, and was buried in Old Orchard Cemetery, 1 Mile North, Albright, W.V..
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation: Over 100 years old.
Catherine married Jacob Snider in 1804.
18. Phillip Martin .
Phillip married Susannah Funk .
The child from this marriage was:
19. Susannah Funk .
Susannah married Phillip Martin .
24. Thomas Hightower, son of William Hightower and Susannah Hanks , was born in 1751 in Amelia County, Virginia and died on September 22, 1803 in Greene County, Georgia at age 52.
Thomas married Mildred Arnold on November 6, 1775 in (Prior).
Children from this marriage were:
i. James Hightower was born on January 11, 1777 in Elbert County, Georgia.
ii. Daniel Hightower was born in 1779 in Elbert County, Georgia.
iii. Naomi Hightower was born in Elbert County Or Greene County, Georgia.
iv. Lucy Hightower was born in Elbert Or Greene County, Georgia.
v. Pressley Hightower was born in 1784 in Greene County, Georgia.
vi. Mildred Hightower was born in 1793.
vii. Elisha Hightower was born on April 29, 1795 in Greene County, Georgia.
viii. Elizabeth Hightower was born in 1797 in Greene County, Georgia.
25. Mildred Arnold, daughter of James Arnold , was born in Mecklenburg County, Viriginia.
Mildred married Thomas Hightower on November 6, 1775 in (Prior).
Sixth Generation 32. George Schneider (Snider) was born in 1754 in Germany,died in Preston County, West Virginia,, and was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Near Kingwood, West Virginia.
Noted events in his life were:
• Travel: From Germany on ship "Crawford"
Landed in Philadelphia, October 25, 1774
George married Catherine Dillon in 1779 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Near].
Children from this marriage were:
i. John Snider was born in 1800 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and died in 1800 in Preston County, West Virginia.
iii. Frederick Snider was born in Old Homestead, Kingwood, West Virginia and was buried in Jordan Cemetery.
iv. Catherine Snider was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,died in Knottsville, Virginia,, and was buried near Knottsville, Virginia.
v. Jacob Hill Snider .
33. Catherine Dillon was born in 1700,died in Preston County, West Virginia At Old Homestead,, and was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Near Kingwood, West Virginia.
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation: Over 100 years Old.
Catherine married George Schneider (Snider) in 1779 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Near].
48. William Hightower, son of John Hightower and Mary Bryan , was born on July 20, 1720 in Richmond County, Virginia and died in 1764 in Amelia County, Virginia at age 44.
William married Susannah Hanks on October 12, 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
i. John Hightower was born in 1745 in Amelia County, Virginia.
ii. Mary Hightower was born in 1747 in Amelia County, Virginia.
iii. William Hightower .
v. Daniel Hightower .
vi. Elizabeth Hightower .
vii. Stephen Hightower was born in 1780 in Amelia County, Virginia.
viii. Susannah Hightower .
ix. Presseley Hightower .
49. Susannah Hanks, daughter of William Hanks and Hannah Mills , was born on December 18, 1725 in Richmond County, Virginia.
Susannah married William Hightower on October 12, 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia.
Susannah next married Silvanus Walker in 1769 in Amelia County, Virginia.
50. James Arnold .
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
James married.
The child from this marriage was:
25 i. Mildred Arnold (born in Mecklenburg County, Viriginia)
Seventh Generation 96. John Hightower, son of Joshua Hightower and Eleanor , was born in 1692 in Richmond County, Virginia and died in 1764 in Amelia County, Virginia at age 72.
John married Mary Bryan in 1718.
Children from this marriage were:
ii. Eleanor Hightower was born on January 10, 1722.
iii. John Hightower was born on November 13, 1725.
iv. Joshua Hightower was born on September 14, 1728.
v. Thomas Hightower was born on May 24, 1731.
vi. George Hightower was born on September 28, 1733 and died in 1820 in Jessamine County, Kentucky at age 87.
vii. Richard Hightower was born on December 27, 1737.
viii. Rebecca Hightower was born on December 27, 1737.
97. Mary Bryan, daughter of Thomas Bryan and Eleanor Winniford .
Mary married John Hightower in 1718.
98. William Hanks .
William married Hannah Mills .
The child from this marriage was:
49 i. Susannah Hanks (born on December 18, 1725 in Richmond County, Virginia)
99. Hannah Mills .
Hannah married William Hanks .
Eighth Generation192. Joshua Hightower .
Joshua married Eleanor .
The child from this marriage was:
96 i. John Hightower (born in 1692 in Richmond County, Virginia - died in 1764 in Amelia County, Virginia)
193. Eleanor .
Eleanor married Joshua Hightower .
194. Thomas Bryan .
Thomas married Eleanor Winniford .
The child from this marriage was:
97 i. Mary Bryan
195. Eleanor Winniford .
Eleanor married Thomas Bryan .
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