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     Jacob Alexander Snapp was born on 9 November 1879 at Henry Co. (probably), MO. He was the son of Woodford Alpheris Snapp and Sarah Jane Lacey. Jacob Alexander Snapp married Alma Mae Marsh, daughter of William Marsh and Ann Settles. Jacob Alexander Snapp lived on 13 January 1920 at Springfield Twp., Henry Co., MO, Farming.¹ He died in April 1970 at Henry Co., MO, at age 90. He was buried in 1970 at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Henry Co., MO, Findagrave #62516584.

     Jacob Keller Snapp was born on 4 December 1791 at Carroll Co., VA. He was the son of John Snapp and Mary Magdalene Keller. Jacob Keller Snapp married Ellenor Reagan Hughes. Jacob Keller Snapp died on 6 August 1852 at Sullivan Co., TN, at age 60. He was buried in August 1852 at Blountville, Sullivan Co., TN.

     James C. Snapp was born circa 1873 at Woodruff Co., AR. He was the son of Lafayette Dedrick Snapp and Mary Hester Luckenbill.

     James C. Snapp was born on 21 June 1907. He was the son of Samuel Leonard Snapp and Lilley C. Pickett. James C. Snapp married Mary Lee Stewart. James C. Snapp died on 19 February 1983 at age 75. He was buried in February 1983 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 97253741.

     James Cravens Snapp was born on 10 February 1813. He was the son of Joseph Snapp and Margaret Cravens. James Cravens Snapp lived in 1860 at Hampshire Co., WV, Living with older brother Joseph in the 1860 census. He died after 1860.

     James L. Snapp was born on 19 March 1923. He was the son of John Wendell Snapp and May Belle Humphrey. James L. Snapp died on 13 February 1990 at age 66. He was buried in February 1990 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 111712275.

     James Lee Snapp was born on 30 March 1894 at Pettis Co., MO.¹ He was the son of William Lee Snapp and Serena F. Horton.¹ James Lee Snapp died on 6 March 1910 at age 15. He was buried in March 1910 at Millers Chapel Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO, Findagrave #95139537.

     James M. Snapp was born in 1837 at Frederick Co., VA.¹ He was the son of John P. Snapp and Elizabeth Peery.¹ James M. Snapp married Mary E. Miller on 10 December 1868 at Fairfield Co., OH. James M. Snapp died in 1870 at Fairfield Co., OH. He was buried in 1870 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Fairfield Co., OH, Findagrave #70890988.

     James Madison Snapp was born on 10 April 1877 at Taney Co., MO. He was the son of Robert Grant Snapp and Lydia Ann Rider. James Madison Snapp died on 20 February 1883 at Taney Co., MO, at age 5. He was buried in February 1883 at Snapp Cemetery, Forsyth, Taney Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 16917877.

     James Madison Snapp was born on 14 October 1857 at Taney Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Harrison Galifant Snapp and Tennessee Sarah Jane Callen. James Madison Snapp married Nancy Elizabeth Dennison, daughter of Henry C. Dennison and Martha Hopkins, circa 1879.² James Madison Snapp lived on 16 July 1900 at Elk Twp., Washita Co., OK.² He died on 8 December 1955 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 98. He was buried in December 1955 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Find A Grave Memorial# 40371615.

     James Madison Snapp was born on 6 March 1843 at Dallas Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Newton S. Snapp and Mary Ann Payne.¹ James Madison Snapp died on 25 November 1896 at Woods Co., OK, at age 53.

     James N. Snapp was born circa 1857 at Frederick Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Bennett Snapp and Cornelia Tilden Albin.¹

     James Nelson Snapp was born circa 1857 at McDonough Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Alexander Snapp and Barbara Ann Arthur. James Nelson Snapp died after 19 June 1860 at Mound Twp., McDonough Co., IL, Died in infancy.¹

     James R. Snapp was born in September 1880 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of James Madison Snapp and Nancy Elizabeth Dennison.¹ James R. Snapp married Ethel Collins circa 1902.^2,3 James R. Snapp lived on 10 May 1910 at 506 North Johnson Street, Amarillo, Amarillo Co., TX, Wholesale grocer.² He lived on 10 January 1920 at Rana Precinct, Quay Co., NM, Farming.³ He died in 1953 at New Mexico. He was buried in 1953 at San Jon Cemetery, San Jon, Quay Co., NM, Find A Grave Memorial# 137905767.

     James Robert Snapp was born on 6 July 1931 at Limestone, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Orell Rhea Snapp and Mary Ellen Humphrey. James Robert Snapp married Joann Virginia Welch, daughter of Joseph Charles Welch and Mildred Marie Shields, in 1952. James Robert Snapp died on 23 January 1996 at Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, at age 64. He was buried in January 1996 at New Salem Cemetery, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #61137894.

     James W. Snapp was born circa March 1850 at Polk Co., MO, Headstone shows 1852, however he was living and listed as 7 months old on the 1850 census (19 OCT 1850).¹ He was the son of Campeachy K. Snapp and Rachel Quee Wilson.¹ James W. Snapp married Sarah Elizabeth Crowley, daughter of James N. Crowley and Susan Emily Hargraves, in 1883 at Missouri, no children.² Occupation: Hotel Proprietor in 1910 at Snapp's Hotel, West River Street, Excelsior Springs, Clay Co., MO.³ James W. Snapp was buried in 1924 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, Clay Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 40974459. He died in 1924.

     Jessie Cornelia Snapp was born on 20 July 1889 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Camillus E. Snapp and Mary Alice Brill.² Jessie Cornelia Snapp married Jacob Conley Hoover, son of George Henry Hoover and Laura Virginia Mason, on 17 October 1906 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. Jessie Cornelia Snapp lived on 4 April 1930 at Hedgesville Grade, Falling Waters District, Berkeley Co., WV.³ She died on 3 June 1930 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV, at age 40. She was buried in June 1930 at Harmony Cemetery, Marlowe, Berkeley Co., WV, Findagrave #122185129.

     Johannes Snapp was also known as "John".
Note: John Snapp was a Revolutionary War soldier (as were most of his brothers) in Capt. John Tipton's Company of Dunmore, Shenandoah County, Militia with the rank of Ensign (see Revolutionary War Records - Virginia by Brumbaugh). He was also a Tax collector for Lord Fairfax. He sold horses to George Washington. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace by Governor Patrick Henry on August 27, 1778 in Shenandoah Co. About 1790 he purchased 694 acres on Mill Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia (named Meadow View). This land he purchased from Thomas Stephenson the son of John Stephenson, the earliest settler in the Mill Creek Valley. At that time he was one of the largest landowners in Rockingham Co. By an Act of Assembly passed December 7, 1791 he was made a trustee of the newly formed town of Keezletown along with George Houston and five other citizens. (Hennings Statutes, Vol. 13, p. 297). In 1792 he was granted an ordinary (tavern) license at this home on Mill Creek. This land and tavern were later sold to David Kyle. July 26, 1793 he purchased an additional 275 Acres and in February 1815 sold 352 acres for $18,500. October 20, 1814 he purchased 296 acres for $1,000.00 on both sides of Limestone Creek, Washington County, Tennessee near Greene County. His daughter, Susannah Snapp, married George Houston, uncle to Sam Houston.

He was born in 1746 at Frederick Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Lorentz Schnepp and Margaretha Stephan. Johannes Snapp married Anna Maria Wendel, daughter of Christophel Wendel and Catherine Brumbach, in 1770 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. Johannes Snapp lived in 1784 at Rockingham Co., VA.¹ He died on 12 December 1818 at Washington Co., TN. He was buried in December 1818 at Old Snapp Cemetery, Greene Co., TN.

     John Snapp began military service : John Snapp was a Captain of the 58th Regiment of Rockingham County Militia, War of 1812. (source - Walter Burgner.) He was born in 1788 at Mill Creek Valley, Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of Johannes Snapp and Anna Maria Wendel. John Snapp married Elizabeth Cook, daughter of Henry Cook and Mary Magdalena Hudlow, on 20 October 1807 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA. John Snapp died on 7 July 1830 at Greene Co., TN.

     John Snapp was also known as Johannes. He was born in 1721 at Alsace. He was the son of Johannes Schnepp and Barbara Dutt. John Snapp immigrated in August 1733 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; on the ship Samuel. He married Catherine (?) circa 1744. John Snapp was naturalized in May 1746 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA; Frederick County Order Book 2, at page 194.
Note: In April 1750 he obtained a survey for 400 acres along Little North Mountain. He also obtained a survey of 315 acres 21 May 1753 on the head branches of Hogs Creek & Cedar Creek adjacent John Dyer with patent granted 17 May 1762. (Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Vol II, Book G). He also received his father's 400 acre farm in 1762.

He was a foot soldier in the French and Indian War in Captain Lewis Stephens Company of Frederick County. He was discharged September 2, 1755 (Frederick County Militia Records Book 18).

His will was written August 20, 1786, and it was probated on December 6, 1786 (Frederick County Will Book "5", at page 152.) In his will, John Jr left 400 acres to his son Jacob, another 400 acres to his son, Joseph, and the 315 acre tract to his daughter, Catherine Spelman. He died in 1786 at Frederick Co., VA.

     John Snapp was also known as Johannes. He was born on 12 August 1738 at Orange Co., VA. He was the son of Lorentz Schnepp and Elizabeth Euler. John Snapp was christened on 19 April 1739; by Rev. John Caspar Stoever. Sponsors: Thomas Schnepp & wife. He died before 1768.

     John Snapp was born on 10 January 1748 at Frederick Co., VA. He was the son of John Snapp and Catherine (?) John Snapp married Christiana Frye on 9 November 1770 at Frederick Co., VA. John Snapp died on 2 November 1798 at Vincennes, Knox Co., IN, at age 50.

     Note: Probably the John Snapp, age 75, living adjacent to Marin Wisecarver in 1860. Frederick County census p.669. Assume the Martin Snapp, age 37, living on the other side was his son. John Snapp was born on 14 January 1782 at Frederick Co., VA. He was the son of Jacob Snapp and Elizabeth Keckley. John Snapp died on 27 April 1869 at Frederick Co., VA, at age 87. He was buried in April 1869 at Wisecarver Cemetery, Opequon, Frederick Co., VA.

     John Snapp was born on 20 October 1768 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Laurence Snapp and Margaret Hopkins. John Snapp married Mary Magdalene Keller on 18 August 1788. John Snapp died in 1843 at Sullivan Co., TN.
Note: John Snapp abandoned his wife about 1808 and joined his father in Tennessee.

     John A. Snapp was born circa 1839 at McDonough Co. (probably), IL. He was the son of John Henry Snapp and Maria Kepple. John A. Snapp died on 18 July 1916 at MO.

     John Cravens Snapp was born on 30 July 1794 at VA. He was the son of Joseph Snapp and Margaret Cravens. John Cravens Snapp married Hannah (?). Occupation: Blacksmith in 1860. John Cravens Snapp died after 1860.

     John F. W. Snapp was born circa 1846 at Polk Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Campeachy K. Snapp and Emeline Nelson.¹

     John Harrison Snapp was born on 21 August 1869 at Taney Co., MO. He was the son of Robert Grant Snapp and Lydia Ann Rider. John Harrison Snapp died on 14 October 1869 at Taney Co., MO. He was buried in October 1869 at Snapp Cemetery, Forsyth, Taney Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 138708279.

     Note: John H. Snapp came to Macomb township in McDonough Co, IL in 1834, settling about two miles north of Bardolph. He lived here until 1854, when he removed to Sullivan Co., Missouri, where he died in 1872. He was born in East Tennessee, in 1809, where he resided until he came to this county. A son of Mr. Snapp, Alexander, still resides in the county, living in Walnut Grove township. (source: History of McDonough County, Illinois, 1885, Continental Historical Co., Springfield, Illinois)



1850 census lists him as a farmer worth $1,000. John Henry Snapp was born on 15 January 1809 at Rockingham Co., VA.¹ He was the son of John Snapp and Elizabeth Cook. John Henry Snapp married Maria Kepple, daughter of Jacob Kepple and Maria Steinmetz, on 17 September 1828 at Washington Co., TN. John Henry Snapp married Nancy Herring on 8 October 1847 at McDonough Co., IL. John Henry Snapp lived on 26 September 1850 at McDonough Co., IL.¹ He married Rebecca Sanders on 14 March 1870 at Sullivan Co., MO. John Henry Snapp died on 4 December 1873 at Mercer Co., MO, at age 64. He was buried in December 1873 at Wintersville Cemetery, Sullivan Co., MO, Findagrave #75774489.

     John Henry Snapp was born on 10 February 1859 at Mound Twp., McDonough Co., IL.^1,2,3 He was the son of Alexander Snapp and Barbara Ann Arthur. John Henry Snapp died on 20 February 1925 at Peoria Co., IL, at age 66.