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George Washington Snell 1855 – 1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1855

Birth Location: Prattsburg, Indiana

Death Date: 17 Oct 1914

Death Location: Sumner Twp., Warren, Illinois, USA

Father: Livingston Snell

Mother: Esther Freeman

Spouse(s): Harriet Parker

Children(s): Mae Snell

In 1855, George Washington Snell entered the world in Prattsburg, Indiana, born to Livingston Snell and Esther R. Freeman. In 1880, George Washington Snell resided in Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA. In 1900, George Washington Snell resided in Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA. George Washington Snell married Harriet Louise Parker, and had children including Mae Snell. George Washington Snell passed away in 1914 in Sumner Twp., Warren, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, George Washington Snell entered the world in Prattsburg, Indiana, born to Livingston Snell and Esther R. Freeman.
  • In 1880, George Washington Snell resided in Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, George Washington Snell resided in Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA.
  • George Washington Snell married Harriet Louise Parker, and had children including Mae Snell.
  • George Washington Snell passed away in 1914 in Sumner Twp., Warren, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Snell's Ancestors

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George Snell
1855 – 1914
Birth Place: Prattsburg, Indiana
Parents
Livingston Snell
1825 – 1901
Prattsburg, Dearborn Co, Indiana
Esther (R.) Freeman
1832 – 1919
Maine
Grandparents
GEORGE SNELL
1801 – 1891
Manhattan, Kings, New York, USA
Desire (Ann) Clarke
1804 – 1881
New, Port, Rhode Island, USA
Judah (E) Freeman
1799 – 1870
Richmond, Sadadahoc, ME
Submit Horn
1797 –
Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
6 Snell
1774 – 1834
Elizabeth Bokee
1776 – 1860
George Clarke
1779 – 1840
Desire Bliven
1780 – 1855
Em Eldred
1766 – 1850
Emma Eldred
1767 – 1748
Paul Horn
1771 – 1833
Sally Horn
1776 – 1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Schnell
1732 – 1805
Elizabeth Willey
1735 –
Isaac Bokee
1739 – 1839
Ariaantje Anderson-Edeson-Eidese-etc
1743 – 1798
George Clarke
Keturah Maxson
1759 – 1839
Maj. Bliven
1745 – 1834
Eleanor Bliven
1748 – 1823
Thomas Freeman
1731 – 1800
Esther Ryder
1734 –
REUBEN ELDRED
1731 – 1770
EMMA HATCH
1732 – 1770
David Philbrook
1746 – 1831
Katharine Philbrook
1757 – 1839

George Snell's Descendants

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George (Washington) Snell (28 May 1855 – 17 Oct 1914) m. Harriet (Louise) Parker (6 Oct 1873 – 26 Mar 1947)
  1. 1. Mae Snell (1906 – 1962) m. George (L) Brooks (1902 – 1981)

George Snell's Timeline

5 Records

1855
28 May 1855
Birth of George Washington Snell in Prattsburg, Indiana
Prattsburg, Indiana
1880
1880
Age 25
George Washington Snell resided here in Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA
Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
George Washington Snell resided here in Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA
Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA
1914
17 Oct 1914
Age 59
Death of George Washington Snell in Sumner Twp., Warren, Illinois, USA
Sumner Twp., Warren, Illinois, USA
1914
Oct 1914
Age 59
George Washington Snell - Probate in Warren, Illinois, USA
Warren, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1855
    Event Place: Prattsburg, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sumner, Warren, Illinois; Roll: 256; Page: 314A; Enumeration District: 298
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sumner, Warren, Illinois; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1240350

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sumner, Warren, Illinois; Roll: 256; Page: 314A; Enumeration District: 298

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sumner, Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sumner, Warren, Illinois; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1240350

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1914
    Event Place: Sumner Twp., Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, Probate, guardian and related records, 1858-1946; Author: Warren County (Illinois). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Warren, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Oct 1914
    Event Place: Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, Probate, guardian and related records, 1858-1946; Author: Warren County (Illinois). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Warren, Illinois

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