Person:Seth Snyder (1)

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married Eliza Brown McVain - March 2, 1898 - is this Elsa Goff? __________________________________________________________________________________ Stoughton Currier Hub March 11, 1898

Snyder, Seth B./McVean, Mrs. E.L. 3/2/1898 (SCH 3/11/1898) __________________________________________________________________________________ Stoughton Courier Hub P45581 Thursday, April 2, 1931 p. 1

Seth Snyder, 70, Dies Following Long Illness Was Waterworks Superintendent for Almost 35 years

Seth Snyder, 70, died at the community hospital this morning, following an illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Snyder had been in poor health since the death of his wife some months ago. From the standpoint of length of service to the city, Mr. Snyder was the dean of city employees. Appointed as superintendent of the city waterworks department in 1897, Mr. Snyder would have completed 34 years in that position on the 14th day of this month. Previous to his appointment as superintendent he had served in other capacities. Although one of the oldest superintendents in the state, Mr. Snyder was continually complimented by officers in other cities as being one of the most modern officials because of his keeping in touch with all progress made in his line of work. Under his control the city waterworks has grown from a small struggling unit to an efficiently managed organization which has shown increasing profits through the past years.

Mayor Pays Tribute

When hearing of Mr. Snyder's death early today, Mayor A.E. Skinner said, "In the death of Mr. Snyder the city loses a most faithful worker, a good citizen and a fine friend.. His position as superintendent can be filled by another man, but no one can take "Seth's place in the hearts of his host of friends."

Old Resident of Stoughton

Records show that Mr. Snyder's parents came to Stoughton from Augusburg, New York. Mr. Snyder was born in Stoughton on May 13 (could be 15) 1861, thus he would have celebrated his 70th birthday next month. He has spent practically his entire life in this community.

Surviving him are one brother, Gustave Snyder and one daughter, Frances.

Funeral services for Mr. Snyder will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from the First M.E. Church. The Rev. W. Harold Sloane will officiate and burial will be in Riverside. Halverson and Ford are in charges of arrangements. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpt from email sent Oct. 9, 2006 from Victoria Showers Okorn:

"Dad does not remember Seth. He was born in 1929 and was only 2 yrs old when Seth passed away. However, he remembers Grandpa speaking admiringly and fondly of him as Dad and his older brothers were growing up. Dad said that Seth was a stern taskmaster. If he told you to do something, you did it! And you didn't stop to worry about consequences! Apparently, Seth spent time with his employees to make sure that when they DID do a task it was done correctly and efficiently the first time. He must have taught Grandpa (and all his other employees)a very good work ethic. Grandpa passed that work ethic on to all 4 of his boys and then through my Dad, on down to myself and my 3 younger brothers. So even if we're not blood related, I consider us relations by lesson and deed." ___________________________________________________________________________________

1. ↑ 1910 Census of the United States. (Ancestry.com)
   Stoughton, Dane Co, Wisconsin ED90 p2A.

   age 48

2. ↑ 1870 Census of the United States. (Ancestry.com)
   Stoughton, Dane Co, Wisconsin p209.

   age 9

3. ↑ Snyder Family bible. (1813).

   Bible was in possession of Evelyn Marie Cargen Showers. It is not known how she acquired it. As of Aug. 2006, the Snyder Bible is owned by Evelyn's granddaughter Victoria Okorn.

4. ↑ 1900 Census of the United States. (Ancestry.com)
   Stoughton, Dane Co, Wisconsin ED68 p7A.
5. ↑ 1910 Census of the United States. (Ancestry.com)
   Stoughton, Dane Co, Wisconsin ED90 p2A.
6. ↑ 1920 Census of the United States. (Ancestry.com)
   Stoughton, Dane Co, Wisconsin ED81 p6A.
7. ↑ 1930 Census of the United States. (Ancestry.com)
   Stoughton, Dane Co, Wisconsin ED74 p2B.