Born about in County Antrim, Ireland
[uncertain]
Ancestors [uncertain]
Son of John Snoddy
[uncertain]
and [mother unknown]
Brother of
John Snoddy and William Snoddy
Husband of
Mable (Unknown) Snoddy
— married
about 1740 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Died before
before about age 66
in Hanover Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States [uncertain]
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Matthew Snoddy migrated from Ireland to United States of America.
Biography
Mathew was born in 1714. He was the son of John Snoddy.
It is not known when he came to Pennsylvania but a great number of Scotch-Irish began arriving after 1719. He most likely arrived with his brother William and his father sometimes before 1737.
Matthew married Mable. Mable and their children are listed in his will[1]. Their children are:
- John, who migrated to Hopewell township in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania
- Mary b c 1747 Lancaster Co, PA and died 1846.
- Isabela b c 1748 Lancaster County, PA married Adam Rogers and died after 1810 in Madison County, Kentucky.
- Matthew, b c 1750 Lancaster County, PA and died 22 Sept 1805 in Hanover, Lancaster Co, PA. Taxed in in Hanover township
- William, b c 1754 Lancaster County, PA and married Mary Moorhead Enders. Also taxed at Hanover township, Lancaster County, PA.
- Elizabeth, b c 1753 in Hanover, Lancaster County, PA and married John Carson
- Mable b c 1755
His sons (John[2], Matthew and William) all served in the Rev War destined for the camp in the Jerseys. John and William returned from camp June 1776 and Matthew left for camp August 1776.
Matthew was issued a warrantee of land for 100 acres in the county of Lancaster May 25, 1751.
In 1756, he is listed on the West End of Hanover Assessment, Provincial Tax.[3]
In 1773, he was taxed for 100 acres, 2 horses and two cattle.[4]
He passed away before 29 Aug 1780. His will was probated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Will of Matthew Snoddy[5]:
- "In the name of God amen. The twenty ninth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six. I Matthew Snoddy of Hanover township in the county of Lancaster being weak of body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die and after death the judgement do make and ordane and appoint this my last will and testament. That is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hands of God who give it to be saved in and through Jesus Christ and my body to the earth to be reasonably buried at the discretion of my friends and executors herein after mentioned nothing doubting but I shall receive the same again by the almighty power of God at the resurrection. And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with this life I give devide and dispose of the same in the following manner and form That is to Say- Imprimis I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mable Snody al Hors worth twenty pounds a saddle & bed and bed cloaths & sixty pounds of money. Item I give and bequaith unto my daughter Mary the sum of eight pounds. Item I give and bequaith to my daughter Isabela sixteen pounds, her saddle and a feather bed and bed cloaths. Item I give and bequaith to my son Matthew a mear that has been named to him. Item I give and bequaith unto my son William a young mear that has been named to him & twenty pounds money. Item I give and bequaith unto my daughter Elizabeth fifteen pounds in money. Item I give and bequith unto my daughter Mable fifteen pounds money. Item I allow that sixty pounds in money that I have paid for Land in Cumberland County be equally divided between my two sons John & Matthew. Item I appoint my land and the remainder of my effects not already bequethed to be sold when exectors shall judge most advantages, and after paying all my debts and the above legasies the money arising thereof to be equally divided amoung all my children except my daughter Mary. Item I bequaith unto my first born son John Snody ten pounds above his equal share with the rest. Item I appoint my wife Mable Snody executor, my son John and Matthew exectors of this my last will and testament, ratifing and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament revoaking and disannuling all forms, wills, legueics and bequaithments made by me and any other time in word or writing.
- Signed, sealed and published & delivered by the above named Matthew Snody as his last will and testament in the presents of us being called by him for that purpose:
- Sam Robinson, Joseph Hutchison (witnesses)
- On 29 August 1780 Samuel Robinson and Joseph Hutchinson appeared before Lancaster County court and declared this to be Matthews last will and testament. Letters of testamentary were given to Mable Snoddy and John Snody, two of the excutors.Matthew the other executor being défunt.
Son of John Snoddy and Mary Laird, John was born about 1714. John served in the Revolutionary War.[6]
Matthew lists his family in his will:[7]
- Hannah Strain Wife
- James Miliken Son-in-law
- Sarah Edwards Daughter
- William Thompson Son-in-law
- Margret Miliken Granddaughter
- John Strain Son
- Thomas Strain Son
- Mable Snody Wife
- Mary Snody Daughter
John married Hannah Strain. He passed away in 1780 Pennsylvania.
Sources
- ↑ Wills, 1730-1908; Index, 1729-1947; Author: Lancaster County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Will Books C-D, 1771-1784
- ↑ Pennsylvania Archives 5th Series, Vol. 7, pages, 557, 1050 and Vol. 6, page 440
- ↑ Notes and queries : historical, biographical and genealogical, chiefly relating to interior Pennsylvania, 1st-2d ser., v. 1-2, Part 2 Notes and queries, pg 4
- ↑ Pennsylvania archives, Third series Vol. 24, page 534
- ↑ Wills, 1730-1908; Index, 1729-1947; Author: Lancaster County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Will Books C-D, 1771-1784
- ↑ Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index, 1775-1783 https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6663:2591?tid=&pid=&queryId=647823ba232471ffe48ebb28d0540726&_phsrc=TIe4&_phstart=successSource
- ↑ Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/109910:8802?tid=&pid=&queryId=647823ba232471ffe48ebb28d0540726&_phsrc=TIe2&_phstart=successSource
See also:
- History of Dauphin, Franklin, Cumberland, Bedford, Adams and Perry Counties by I. Daniel Rupp, 1846
- "The John Snoddy and Related Families of Pennsylvania", compiled by Mary M. McCormick Spainhour, 2004
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Matthew by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Matthew:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Matthew by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Matthew:
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Categories: Irish Immigrants to America | Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The other, shown in a photo on the side is dated 29 Oct 1776 and names different people. It seems that one is correct and one should be deleted.
Snoddy-102 is a John Snoddy who married Mabel Johnston c 1784 PA and lists their nine children.
Snoddy-228 and Snoddy-307 both seem to represent John Snoddy who married Margaret Walker and they died at Silver Creek, Madison County, KY
I don't know if this problem was created by the last merge...but one of those "John Snoddy"s is not the son of Matthew and Mabel.
So my question, which is it? Matthew married Hannah Strain or John married Hannah Strain? I think it is a layout problem.
Comparing Kit T178449 (*Catherine V) [Migration - F2 - T] and Kit A943912 (Sharon Haennelt) [Migration - F2 - A]
Largest segment = 8.9 cM
Also my cousin has a match
Comparing Kit T178449 (*Catherine V) [Migration - F2 - T] and Kit TQ9362820 (Bowen Rogers) [FTDNA] Largest segment = 8 cM
Our Ancestor is Isabel Snoddy and her brother John Snoddy.
Isabel m first Adam Rogers second Anthony Rogers
Anthony my Rogers line.
Hoping to connect with you.
They also need sources & more data.