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     William Snyder was born on 5 November 1921 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of William Snyder and Emma Weierman.

     William Benton Snyder was born on 4 February 1880.¹ He was the son of John Benton Snyder and Catherine A. Davis. William Benton Snyder married Lula Sutherland on 15 June 1902. William Benton Snyder died in November 1970 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, at age 90.²

     William Emil Snyder was born on 26 October 1884 at Mt. Comfort, Buck Creek Twp., Hancock Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Minnis Orland Snyder and Jane Scotton.² William Emil Snyder married Olive Wright, daughter of John H. Wright and Mary E. Wolfe, on 7 March 1904 at Hancock Co., IN. William Emil Snyder died in 1950.

     William Noah Snyder was born on 27 April 1899 at Kentucky.¹ He married Hattie May Watkins in 1918.¹ William Noah Snyder died in 1958 at Kentucky.

     Wilma Snyder was born on 14 May 1901 at Aurora, Kane Co., IL. She married Ansel Wayne Dickey on 13 June 1925 at Lacon, Marshall Co., IL, ceremony by Rev. L. M. Thornton. Wilma Snyder died on 23 April 1952 at Clinton, Wayne Co., IL, at age 50. She was buried in April 1952 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt Co., IL, Findagrave #74463736.

     Zera Viola Snyder was born on 9 January 1878.¹ She was the daughter of John Snyder and Ann Eliza Price.

     Abraham Snypp was born circa 1835 at Ohio.¹ He married Margaret Ann Cost, daughter of Philip Francis Cost and Jane Wolf, on 1 May 1862 at Greene Co., OH; four children born, all living as of 1900 census.² Abraham Snypp died after 12 June 1900 at Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH.

     Frank E. Snypp was born circa 1868 at Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Abraham Snypp and Margaret Ann Cost.¹

     George W. Snypp was born circa 1865 at Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Abraham Snypp and Margaret Ann Cost.¹

     John L. Snypp was born circa 1870 at Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Abraham Snypp and Margaret Ann Cost.¹

     Minnie E. Snypp was born circa 1873 at Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Snypp and Margaret Ann Cost.¹

     Lucille Soaper was born on 3 June 1876 at Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. She was the daughter of William J. Soaper and Sophia Turner.¹ Lucille Soaper married Hamilton Stites, son of Richard Stites and Anna Mary Hopkins, on 20 January 1897 at Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. Lucille Soaper died on 20 January 1968 at Coronado, San Diego Co., CA, at age 91.

     William J. Soaper was born on 10 April 1843 at Kentucky.¹ He married Sophia Turner on 17 January 1872 at Henderson Co., KY.¹ Occupation: Tobacconist in 1880 at Henderson, Henderson Co., KY.¹ William J. Soaper died on 25 January 1924 at Henderson Co., KY, at age 80. He was buried in January 1924 at Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., KY, Findagrave #83677391.

     Edmund Sobanski was born on 27 October 1901 at Poland. He married Mary Edith Windle, daughter of James Madison Windle and Mary Katherine Knapp. Edmund Sobanski died on 14 April 1976 at Glendora, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 74.

     Carl John Soberg was born on 2 March 1888 at Cambridge, Dane Co., WI. He married Hilda L. Duenkel. Carl John Soberg died on 23 May 1961 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI, at age 73. He was buried in May 1961 at Wildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI, Findagrave #144979631.

     Margaret Soberg was born on 26 December 1914 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI. She was the daughter of Carl John Soberg and Hilda L. Duenkel. Margaret Soberg married Lt. Col. John Vergie Shirer, son of William Garfield Shirer and Bessie Vergie, before 4 April 1940, three daughters and at least six grandchildren. Margaret Soberg died on 3 July 2004 at Naperville, Will Co., IL, at age 89

Obituary -- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Friday, 9 JUL 2004, p.32 (Genealogybank.com):

Shirer, Margaret S. "Marge" (nee Soberg)
July 3, 2004 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late John. Dear mother of Mary (John) Kroening, Pat (Jim) Huth and Peggy (Gary) Babcock. Pround grandma of David (Rayann), Brian, Juli, Rob, Jason (Jennifer) and Colin (Holly). Great-grandma of Trevor, Zachary, Tyler, Alexa and Wyatt. Preceded in death by sister Dorothy (the late Howard) Zenke. Also survived by sister-in-law Ruth Shirer, niece Kay (Tom) Murphy, nephew Tim (Julia) Zenke, great-nieces and nephews Amy, Kevin, Randy and Sarah, other relatives and friends.

Marge was an active member of the Wauwatosa Womens Club, First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, Friends of Manor Park and the Allis Chalmers Art Association.

Memorial Service Sun. July 11, at 2PM at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA, 1511 Church St. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa or Charity of donor's choice appreciated.

She was buried in 2004 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Findagrave #34241198.

     Charles Joseph Sobotta was also known as "Paul". He was born on 9 January 1911 at Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, WW II draft registration.¹ He married Helen Marie Ostrowski. Charles Joseph Sobotta died on 23 August 1976 at age 65. He was buried in August 1976 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, Findagrave #107606942.

     Helen Marie Socks was born on 26 May 1926 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Hubert Socks and Carrie Myrtle Shank.¹ Helen Marie Socks married Charles Donald Freeman on 12 June 1948 at Quincy, Franklin Co., PA. Helen Marie Socks died on 23 February 2004 at age 77

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Helen M. (Socks) Freeman, 77, a guest of Quincy United Methodist Home, Quincy, PA, since Feb. 19, 2004, and of 4815 Buchanan Trail East, Zullinger, PA, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, in the nursing home.

Born Aug. 26, 1926, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Carrie M. (Shank) Socks. She was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area. Mrs. Freeman was a graduate of Quincy High School, Quincy, Pa., with the Class of 1945. She and her husband, the late Mr. Charles D. "Don" Freeman, were married June 12, 1948. They had lived at their Buchanan Trail East residence since 1956. He died July 28, 1994.

Mrs. Freeman was employed at the Stanley Company, Chambersburg, and for Baer Buses of Waynesboro. She retired in 2001. She was a member of Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chambersburg, PA, and the National AARP.

Mrs. Freeman was a devoted mother, grandmother and housewife. She enjoyed collecting key chains. Survived by: daughter, Robin Smithers of Mechanicsburg, PA; son, Randal Freeman of Waynesboro; grandsons, Jason Freeman and Bradley Freeman, both of Waynesboro; sister, Mae Gift of Lemasters, PA; brother, Hubert Socks Jr. of Waynesboro. Preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Baer. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.

She was buried in February 2004 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #8441731.

     Hubert Socks was born on 7 December 1896 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Ferdinand Socks and Anna Rachel Wolford. Hubert Socks married Carrie Myrtle Shank, daughter of Samuel J. Shank and Clara S. Lehman, on 22 April 1916. Hubert Socks lived on 11 April 1930 at Quincy Twp., Franklin Co., PA, farming.¹ He died on 30 August 1975 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, at age 78

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

HUBERT M. SOCKS, SR., 78, of Rt. 2. died Saturday at the Waynesboro Hospital following an extended illness.

Born in Montgomery Township, Franklin County, he was the son of the late John and Rachael Socks.

He was a farmer in the Five Forks area. Prior to his retirement in 1962, he drove buses for the Quincy School district for 31 years.

He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Gift of Rt. 1, Mercersburg, Mrs. Chester Baer of Rt. 2, Waynesboro, and Mrs. Charles Freeman of Zullinger; one son, Hubert M. Socks, Jr. of Rt. 2, Waynesboro; and five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Services were held today at 10:30 a.m. at the Grove Funeral Home in Waynesboro. The Rev. J. Ralph Wenger officiated.

Burial was made in Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro.

Source : The Daily Mail Newspaper - Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland - Tuesday - September 2, 1975.

He was buried in September 1975 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #51075705.

     Hubert Mansfield Socks Jr. was born on 18 February 1922 at Five Forks, Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Hubert Socks and Carrie Myrtle Shank. Hubert Mansfield Socks Jr. married Verda Mattie Hoover, daughter of Walter S. Hoover and Matie F. Martin. Hubert Mansfield Socks Jr. died on 22 July 2011 at Quincy, Franklin Co., PA, at age 89

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

MR. HUBERT M. SOCKS, JR., 89, of 8946 Stottlemyer Rd., Waynesboro, PA died at 4:20 A.M., Friday, July 22, 2011 in Quincy Village.

Born February 18, 1922 in Five Forks, PA, son of the late Hubert M. Socks, Sr. and Carrie (Shank) Socks. He spent his early life in the Five Forks area.

Mr. Socks graduated with the 1940 class of Quincy High School and later served in the U.S. Army, 78th Infantry Division, during World War II in the European Theater.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Verda Mattie (Hoover) Socks on November 16, 1979. They were married in 1946.

He and his second wife, Dorothy C. (Carbaugh) Stottlemyer Socks were married on October 8, 1983 in Blue Ridge Summit. They resided at their current home since 1983.

Mr. Socks was self-employed as a farmer until 1968 when he began work at the former Blue Ridge Fruit Exchange, which later became Agway, Waynesboro. He worked as a truck driver and warehouse worker until he retired in 1996. Mr. Socks also a school bus for the Waynesboro School District from 1961 to 1981.

He enjoyed golfing and time spent with his family and friends.

Mr. Socks was a member of Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served on the cemetery committee, candy making committee and as a greeter. He was also a member of William Max McLaughlin VFW Post #695.

In addition to his wife Dorothy, he is survived by two sons: Vernon C. Socks and his wife Barbara, Waynesboro, Larry E. Socks and his wife Gloria, Waynesboro; two grandsons: Christopher W. Socks and his wife Karen, Waynesboro, Eric L. Socks and his wife Deb, Waynesboro; a granddaughter: Heather L. Pauley and her husband Jerry, Virginia; great grandsons: Andrew Witmer, Aaron Witmer; great granddaughter: Andrea Witmer; great great granddaughter, Peyton Cook; three step-sons: Larry Stottlemyer and his wife Noreen, Waynesboro, Gerald Stottlemyer, Shippensburg, PA, David Stottlemyer and his wife Linda, Chambersburg; step-daughter: Barbara Chandler and her husband Larry, Waynesboro; and 36 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and first wife, he is preceded in death by three sisters: Mae G. Gift, Pearl Baer and Helen Freeman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday in Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4856 Wayne Rd., Chambersburg, PA with The Rev. Bill Nienstedt officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad Street, Waynesboro.

Source : The Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home - Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania - Friday, July 22, 2011.

He was buried in July 2011 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #73758116.

     John Ferdinand Socks was born on 13 October 1860 at Washington Co., MD. He married Anna Rachel Wolford. John Ferdinand Socks died on 5 December 1902 at Franklin Co., PA, at age 42. He was buried in December 1902 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #61663461.

     Mae Grace Socks was born on 17 February 1917 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Hubert Socks and Carrie Myrtle Shank. Mae Grace Socks married Raymond Russell Gift on 9 June 1938 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. Mae Grace Socks died on 24 October 2008 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mae Socks Gift, 91, formerly of 3738 Mercersburg Road, Mercersburg, PA died at 12:46 a.m. October 24, 2008 in Providence Place of Chambersburg, PA.

Born February 17, 1917 near Waynesboro, PA she was a daughter of the late Hubert, Sr. and Carrie Shank Socks.

She was a graduate of the former Quincy High School, Quincy, PA.

Mrs. Gift was employed for 35 years at the former Stanley Company of Chambersburg.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Lemasters, PA.

Her husband, Raymond R. Gift, died February 1, 1998.

Surviving are a brother, Hubert Socks, Jr. of Waynesboro, and one niece and four nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Baer and Helen Freeman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. October 27th in St. Paul's UCC of Lemasters with Reverend Robert Mentzer officiating. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, Lemasters.

Viewing 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Lininger-Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg and one hour prior to the services Monday in the church.

She was buried in October 2008 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Lemasters, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #31631078.

     Pearl Elizabeth Socks was born on 21 March 1919 at Quincy Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Hubert Socks and Carrie Myrtle Shank. Pearl Elizabeth Socks married Chester L. Baer in June 1940 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. Pearl Elizabeth Socks died on 1 February 2000 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, at age 80. She was buried in February 2000 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #108496695.

     Adaline Sodders was born on 2 April 1844 at Ohio.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Dr. William Sodders and Martha Shadley. Adaline Sodders married George Windle, son of Elias Wendel and Elizabeth Borden, on 1 March 1864. Adaline Sodders died on 22 February 1911 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 66. She was buried in February 1911 at Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria, Preble Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 24788626.

     Dr. William Sodders was born on 25 May 1811 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Martha Shadley. Dr. William Sodders died on 28 April 1888 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 76. He was buried in 1888 at Pyrmont Cemetery, Pyrmont, Montgomery Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 13208043.

     Melba Soderstrom was born on 13 September 1898 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL; daughter of Jacob A. and Hulda Emilia (Tolf) Soderstrom, natives of Sweden.¹ She married Glenn A. Dorton Sr., son of James Wesley Dorton and Alice N. Garrett, on 17 February 1920 at Indiana. Melba Soderstrom died on 7 October 1988 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 90. She was buried in October 1988 at I.O.O.F. Brookston Cemetery, Brookston, White Co., IN, Findagrave #66860279.

     Asenath Soesbe was born on 16 June 1803. She was the daughter of Daniel Soesbe and Rachel Bircham.

     Aseneth Soesbe was born on 23 January 1824 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN. She was the daughter of Daniel Soesbe and Anna McKrosky.

     Charlotte Soesbe was born circa 1840 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Samuel Soesbe and Eleanor Shintaffer.

     Daniel Soesbe was born on 13 April 1755 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Thomas Soesbe and Jemima (?) Daniel Soesbe began military service Revolutionary War service. He married Rachel Bircham, daughter of John Bircham and Susannah (?), on 15 April 1781 at Washington Co., PA. Daniel Soesbe died on 4 March 1841 at Honey Creek Twp., Vigo Co., IN, at age 85

Obituary:

Died on the fourth day of March, 1841, at his residence in Honey Creek Twp. in this county, Mr. Daniel Soesbe, in the 86th year of his age. He served three years as a soldier in our Revolutionary struggle and bore an active part in the scenes of that trying period. He emigrated to Shelby Co., Ky., soon after the Revolution and there underwent all the difficulties and privations incident to Indian warfare. For a number of years he has resided in Vigo county and leaves behind him a good name as a legacy to his children. He was an exemplary member of the Baptist Church.

--Wabash Courier, March 27, 1841.

He was buried in March 1841 at Hull Cemetery, Sec. 4, Lot 70, Grave 4, Honey Creek Twp., Vigo Co., IN, Findagrave #18501094.
Note: State of Indiana

Greene County

On this first day of October eighteen hundred & thirty-two personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the Circuit Court of the County of Greene aforesaid, now setting Daniel Soesby, a resident of the County aforesaid, aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832, that he enlisted in the Service of the United States early in September 1776 for three years, that he enlisted at Catfish (now Washington, Pennsylvania) under Capt. Vanswearingham, in the eighth Pennsylvania Regiment commanded at the lines by Col. McCoy & Lieut. Col. Wilson & Major Butler, that he marched during the succeeding winter with said Regiment to New Jersey & was stationed at Bondbrook until part of the Regiment was captured by the enemy, that after the death of Col. McCoy, Capt. Vanswearinghams company was attached to Col. Morgans Rifle Regiment & were marched against Genl. Burgoyne & that he was engaged throughout the Campaign of 1777, that in the Spring of 1778 they were marched through the State of Pennsylvania westward & that at Fort Pitt (now Pittsburgh) he joined the expedition against the western Indians under the command of Genl. McIntosh, that he assisted in building Fort McIntosh on the Ohio River at the mouth of Big Beaver Creek, & also Fort Lawrence* at the Tuskarora*, that he was afterwards in the Spring of 1779 Stationed about three months at said Fort Lawrence under the command of Capt. Findley whose testimony accompanies this Declaration, that he faithfully served out his three years & was honorably discharged at Fort Pitt (now Pittsburgh) that the only documentary evidence now in his possession is a receipt for the delivery of his Rifle Gun signed by the quartar master & dated on the day on which he was discharged, & the affidavit of Perry Th---** herewith sent, that he entered the service as above stated by voluntary enlistment & at the time of said enlistment he lived about two miles from Red Stone old fort (since called Brownsville) in Pennsylvania, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity accept the present & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in open court.

(s) Daniel Soesbe

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier & served as he states.

I Thomas Warnick Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Greene, Indiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Daniel Soesby for a pension.

In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal of office this 1st day of October eighteen hundred & thirty-two

Thomas Warnick Clerk

* There is a Fort Laurens in Tuscarawas County
** Th-ss or Th-rp.