James Snoddy (abt. 1732 - aft. 1757)

Born about 1732 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania [uncertain]

Ancestors

Died after 6 Aug 1757 after about age 25 in Derry Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Biography

James was born in 1732. He is the son of William Snoddy and Mary Laird.

William had two sons, James and John, and a daughter, Jean. Both of his sons died without marrying.

In 1748, John and James had their uncle, John Laird, their mother's brother, declared their guardian to look out for their welfare.

He passed away about 1759 and his will was in probate in 1760.^[1] In his will, James declared his mother and her husband, James Ireland, were his parents, although he kept the name Snoddy. His mother had married James Ireland after William Snoddys' death in 1735.^[2] James lived until he was about 27 years of age and died of consumption, being sick for several years before he died. James had a half-sister Mary Ireland.

Will

Will of James Snoddy:

"In the name of God amen, I James Snoddy of Derry township in the county of Lancaster Province of Pennsylvania, gunsmith, being weak in body but of sound memory blessed be God to this day August 6, 1757 make and publish my last will and testament in the manor following, that is to say, first my father James Ireland to be fully satisfied for my boarding and other troubles that I have been to him. Second my funeral charges to be satisfied out of my estate. Third to my loving mother, Elizabeth Ireland the sum of Two Pound Pennsylvania currency. Fourthly I leave and bequeath to my dear and loving sister Mary Ireland all the remainder of my estate to her and hers. My father James Ireland to be my whole and sole exator and witness whereof I, James Snoddy have let to my hand this day of 6th August 1757, signed sealed and pronounced and delivered in presence of us this 6th day of August 1757. Signed Robert Armstrong, James Snoddy and John Hanah^[3]

Signed: Robert Armstrong, James Snoddy and John Hanah

Sources

1. ↑ Wills, 1730-1908; Index, 1729-1947; Author: Lancaster County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
2. ↑ Notes and queries: historical, biographical and genealogical, relating chiefly to interior Pennsylvania; Series 1-2 Volume 2, pg 179-8
3. ↑ Lancaster County-will book B-Vol 1-Page 32

See also:

• "The John Snoddy and Related Families of Pennsylvania", compiled by Mary M. McCormick Spainhour, 2004