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Edith Unity Snelling 1901–1958

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edith Snelling in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Nov 1901 · St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
Died 4 Sep 1958 · Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
Father Joseph John Snelling Dna
Mother Maude Ida Pheobe Ferris
Spouse Christiaan Bastiaan Van Ankum
Children Beatrice M Bowman, Claudia M Bowman, Lily E Bowman, Robert Clesson Snelling
Records
1910 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census New York, U.S., State Census, … New York, U.S., State Census, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … New York State, Marriage Index New York, U.S., County Marriage … Ontario, Canada Births Passenger List
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1901, Edith Unity Snelling entered the world in St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada, born to joseph john snelling dna and maude ida pheobe ferris. In 1910, Edith Unity Snelling resided in Wilson, Niagara, New York, USA. Edith Unity Snelling married christiaan bastiaan van ankum, clyde h coates, edgar pew bowman, and had children including beatrice m bowman, claudia m bowman, lily e bowman, robert clesson snelling. Edith Unity Snelling passed away in 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Census New York, U.S., State Census, 1915

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    Census New York, U.S., State Census, 1925

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Marriage Records New York State, Marriage Index

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    Marriage Records New York, U.S., County Marriage Records

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    Record Ontario, Canada Births

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    Immigration Passenger List

Life Timeline

1901
Birth of Edith Unity Snelling in St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
Birth
1910
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in Wilson, Niagara, New York, USA
Residence
1915
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in Wilson, Niagara, New York, United States
Residence
1925
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in Niagara Falls Ward 13, Niagara
Residence
1930
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in Enfield, Enfield, Tompkins, New York, USA
Residence
1935
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York
Residence
1939
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Residence
1940
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
Residence
1950
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
Residence
1952
Edith Unity Snelling resided here in South Carolina
Residence
1958
Death of Edith Unity Snelling in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edith Snelling

This ancestor line traces from Stogursey, Somerset, England (1667) to St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada (1901) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edith Snelling (1901–1958) was born in St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada and died in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edith in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Joseph John Snelling Dna
Father
Maude Ida Pheobe Ferris
Mother

Edith Snelling's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edith Unity Snelling PTP
1901–1958
St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edith Snelling's Descendants

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Edith Unity Snelling PTP 1901–1958