'SNYDER, BENJAMIN B., was born October 3rd, 1823. On March 27th, 1845, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Isaac and Esther (Bechtel) Shantz. She was born April 19th, 1825, and died April 19th, 1887. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now in possession of their son, Jonathan, where they resided until her death. At present he has a home with his daughter, Jemima, who is married to Mr. A. S. Shantz.'