Christopher Snell (1806 - abt. 1870)

Born 25 Aug 1806 in Stone Arabia, Montgomery, New York, United States

Ancestors

Descendants

Died about 1870 at about age 63 in Jefferson, New York, United States [uncertain]

Biography

Christopher was born in 1806, the son of Elizabeth and Frederick Snell.^[1]

His first wife was Nancy. They had at least one child, a daughter named Fanny, born about 1845.^[2]

His second wife was married Mary. Their blended family lived in Oppenheim, Fulton, New York.^[3][4]

He passed away in 1870.

Census Records

New York State Census, 1855

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace

Christopher Snell Head Male 54

Mary C Snell Wife Female 26

Fanny C Snell Child Female 20

Mary Beth Wait Stepdaughter Female 9

Sarah Wait Stepdaughter Female 1

Daniel Wait Stepson Male 5

Norman Wait Stepson Male 3

Calvin A Wait Stepson Male 1^[3]

New York State Census, 1865

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace

Christopher Snell Male 54

Mary Snell Wife Female 33

Margaret L Wait Stepdaughter Female 19

Sarah A Wait Stepdaughter Female 17

Daniel E Wait Stepson Male 15

Norman A Wait Stepson Male 13

Calvin A Wait Stepson Male 11

Levi O Snell Son Male 8

Emma D Snell Daughter Female 6

William L Snell Son Male 4

Jenna Snell Daughter Female 2

Ester E Snell Daughter Female 0^[4]

Research Notes

Possible census source for Nancy and children.

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYK-6KZ : 4 April 2020), Nancy Shell, Orleans, Jefferson, New York, United States; citing family 223, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Sources

1. ↑ "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDRY-DBM : 21 January 2020), Christophel Snell, Birth Date: 25 Aug 1806, Lutheran Trinity Church of Stone Arabia, Palatine, Montgomery, New York, United States.
2. ↑ "Vermont, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1732-2005," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQ5-VYDY : 14 February 2020), Christopher Snell in entry for Benjamin S Reynolds and Fannie E Snell, 23 Jun 1870; citing Marriage, Putney, Windham, Vermont, United States, various town clerks and records divisions, Vermont; FHL microfilm 005488192.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "New York State Census, 1855," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6SK-ZG2 : 5 February 2018), Christopher Snell, Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, United States; citing p. 690, line #21, family #82, county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 462,875.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "New York State Census, 1865," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNF-8JWF : 10 March 2018), Christopher Snell, District 01, Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, United States; citing Census, p. 25, citing multiple county Clerks; Warren and Lewis County Board of Supervisors; multiple counties in New York; Utica and East Hampton Public Libraries, New York.

See also:

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 June 2020), memorial page for Christoper Snell (25 Aug 1806–1870), Find A Grave: Memorial #157867289; Maintained by Sara Snell-Kirton (contributor 46804831) Non-Cemetery Burial.