Moses K. Snyder^{[1, 2, 3]}

1827 - 1901  (74 years)

• Name	Moses K. Snyder
  Born	28 Feb 1827	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39811903
  Residence	1851	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	mennonist
  Occupation	1861	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Other Methodist
  Occupation	1871	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1881	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1881	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1891	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1891	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Misfortune	1901	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	killed in railway accident
  Residence	1901	Wilmot Township - Concession 1 Lot 02, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Eby ID Number	00106-6059
  Died	3 Jun 1901	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7, 13]
  	Cause: railroad accident
  Buried	Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Person ID	I18862	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Christian C. Snyder,   b. 28 May 1804, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 26 Jul 1897  (Age 93 years)
  Mother	Anna Cressman,   b. 18 Jun 1803, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 12 Jul 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 84 years)
  Married	5 Dec 1825  [2, 14]
  Family ID	F4816	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Elizabeth Bowman,   b. 29 Oct 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Apr 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 67 years)
  Married	17 Jul 1887  [4]
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F2116	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Lydia Bechtel,   b. 15 Nov 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 Aug 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 55 years)
  Married	15 Jun 1852	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 4, 15, 16]
  Children	1. Amos B. Snyder,   b. 30 Sep 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 26 Dec 1937  (Age 83 years)   2. Samuel B. Snyder,   b. 13 Mar 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1902  (Age 45 years)   3. Mary Ann Snyder,   b. 9 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 Feb 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 72 years)   4. Christina Snyder,   b. 1861, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Christian B. Snyder,   b. 12 Jan 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 Apr 1944, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 82 years)   6. Noah Bechtel Snyder,   b. 21 Mar 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 21 Sep 1942, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)   7. Sarah Ann Snyder,   b. 6 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 5 Apr 1937, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 68 years)   8. Moses B. Snyder,   b. 15 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 May 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F3285	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Berlet's Corners - The funeral of Mr. Moses Snyder whose death occurred in the railway accident in Berlin Monday evening, June 3rd, took place Thursday morning and was very largely attended, there being about one hundred and forty rigs. Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 13, 1901 ___________________ Moses, Schneider, of Wilmot, Instantly Killed by a Train in Berlin. His Wife Fatally Injured The people of this district were shocked, last Monday evening, to learn the sad news that Mr. and Mrs. Moses Schneider, who have lived for half a century on their farm near Berlet's Corners, were run into by a Galt train at a crossing in Berlin that afternoon. It appears the old couple were returning from attending a Mennonite convention. Mr. Schneider, being partly deaf, did not hear the warning whistle or the frantic screams of friends behind him. The train dashed into his buggy, smashing it to atoms, killing the horse, grinding Mr. Schneider's body almost to a pulp and horribly bruising his aged wife. She was at once taken to the hospital but so many bones were broken and her other injuries were so serious that no hopes of her recovery are entertained. Deceased was between 70 and 80 years of age, most of which time had been spent on the homestead, lot II. con. 1, Wilmot, where he earned a competency for his family and gained a character for honor and Christian nobility which few attain. We understand the funeral is to occur today at the Mennonite church between Philipsburg and St. Agatha. Wellesley Maple Leaf Jun 6 1901 pg 5 ____________ MET DEATH ACCIDENTLY No Blame Attached to Rallway Employees Jury Recommends Grand Trunk to Erect Gates at Crossings. WERE COMING TO BERLIN TO DE- POSIT $200 IN THE BANK. Moses K. Snyder and his aged life partner left their large, well cultivated farm, in Wilmot township, with its neatly appointed home, shortly after noon on Monday, to come to Berlin. Their mission was a two-fold one - Mr. Snyder wanted to have his measure taken for a new -suit of clothes, and in his inside coat pocket there was a roll of ten $20 bills, which he was going to deposit in the Savings Bank and add to the credit balance of $1,444.61. They drove to town in one of those aquare top buggies-one of which belongs to nearly every Old Mennonite family. The faithful old horse jogged slowly along, and bye and bye they came to town along Albert-st. Whether the occupants of the buggy were dozing or were interested in conversation is not known; but certain it is, they were oblivious of the danger that lay in the fast approaching train, and which proved to be, for one of them, at least, the Messenger of Death. The train, bound for Galt, pulled out of the Berlin yards at 2.37, and was travelling at its ordinary speed, observing the usual whistle signals for the different crossings. The collision came with a frightful crash, the tender, which was ahead, catching the horse about midway. The buggy did not cross the track, being hurled against the whitewashed fence, breaking it down, and crashing the vehicle into a mass of kindling wood. Mr. Snyder suffered almost instant death, his head being terribly smashed. He breathed his last just after being carried into the house. He appears to have been either struck by the train or hurled against the post of the fence. His body lay be side the track, having not crossed it. Mrs. Snyder was carried or thrown about 40 feet further, where she was picked up, apparently at the point of death. The horse, which was disembowelled, was spitted on a large stump fully fifty feet from where the collision took place, and over twenty feet from the track. The train was brought to a stand- still as soon as possible and the bodles carried to Mr. Chr. Hopp's reisdence, near by. Coroner Lackner was telephoned for, from Bramm's mill, and he, with Dr. Kalbfleisch, was soon on the scene. Examination showed that Mr. Snyder was past all earthly help- but Mrs. Snyder was partially conscious. She had sustained several broken ribs, the left arm was fractured near the elbow and she had two cuts on her head. She told her brother, Samuel S. Bowman, that they had left home to bring some money to Berlin to bank, but could not remember whether they had done so. She asked her brother to see if the money was still on her husband's body, and if so, to take charge of it. The brother asked Mr. J. K. Master to look through the dead man's clothes, and in the inside pocket of his vest, was found a savings bank book and $200-ten $20 bills. The book showed a credit balance of $1,444.61; the last deposit having been made in December last. The watch in his vest pocket was still going, and showed 5.20 when taken from his prostrate form. Mrs. Snyder's injuries were dressed and she was conveyed to the Hospital in a hack, accompanied by her brother and Dr. Kalbflelsch. The remains of her life partner were entrusted to Undertaker Surarus. The scene of the fatality was visited by hundreds of citizens as soon as the news spread, and morbid curiosity attracted far more women and little girls, than men, who crowded into the Hopp house in swarms to look upon the ghastly sight. Deceased has a family of seven children surviving: they are, Amos, near Baden; Christian and Noah, at Hespeler; Samuel on the homestead, and Moses. The daughters are Mrs. Noah Bechtel, at Waldau, and Miss Sarah. There is only one brother living- Absolom, at Breslau; and two sisters -Mrs. Tobias Bowman, near Hespeler, and Mrs. Honsberger, New Dundee. Coroner Lackner called an inquest for 10 o'clock on Tuesday. THE INQUEST. The coroner had the following gentlemen sworn in as jurors: JOHN UNGER, Foreman. M. MASSEL. A. DENGIS. G. M. DEBUS. P. HYMMEN. A. SACHS. A. WAGNER. H. HELLER. C. BERCK. JACOB WELHEISER F. SEIBERT. JOHN LEWIS. They visited the residence of Mr. Hopp and viewed the corpse of the old man, as well as the spot where the collision took place. After this, the coroner gave the relatives permission to prepare the remains for burial. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 o'clock from his late residence to the Shantz church, two miles west of St. Agatha The Jury came hack to Berlin and took the evidence in the Grand Central. The Evidence. Walter Jones, fireman on the Galt train, was sworn, and said: My run is from Galt to Elmira: my train ran between Berlin and Galt yesterday afternoon; it is due to leave Berlin 2.50; yesterday we were seven minutes late; when we are late we try to make up time and were doing so in this case; when we are on time we run about a mile in three minutes - yesterday we were running between 30 and 25 miles an hour. I have no instructions regarding the speed to be run in the town limits. The engine whistled for Albert-st. crossing: we are to whistle a quarter mile before each crossing, and the bell is to be rang continuously until the cross is made; the whistle was blown about half way between the two crossings. I was on the right side going down; first saw the buggy when we were past the bank to our right. The rig was about ten feet from the track; I gave the signal to stop, and the engineer threw down the brake. I saw the engine strike; the horse had pretty well crossed over. All I could see of the people was the woman's head: our train could have stopped in about 150 yards; we were about 25 yards away from the crossing when I gave the signal to my mate. We came to a standstill about 100 yards past the crossing; the man was lying beside the track on the road. I do not think the man saw the train coming: we could not try to make up our seven minutes from the station to Albert-st. I rang the bell. J. W. Mitchell.-1 am engineer on the G.T.R. running from Elmira to Galt; went from Berlin to Galt on Monday afternoon: we were seven minutes late; left station at 2.57; instructions are to whistle at the different whistling posts, which are about 400 yards from the crossing; I whistled for the Albert-st. crossing as we crossed the Mill-st. crossing. My fireman told me we were going to strike a rig, about 30 or 10 yards from the crossing. I closed off the throttle, put down the brake and stopped the train; generally run from 20 to 25 miles an hour: were not going any faster than usual; have no special instructions to speed within the corporations. Have to keep the bell ringing for all crossings: Jones was doing this yesterday. The road is not a dangerous one. G. Whitlock-Conductor I heard the whistle blow and felt the application ol the brakes, near the crossing: he was in the coach punching tickets as the time; heard the whistle for Albert-at. crossing. Samuel B. Schneider-I saw the accident: I was on Mill st. at the time: saw the train cross Mill-st; had a full view of Albert-st crossing; heard the train whistle just before crossing Mill-st. Did not hear the bell ring. I saw the rig near the crossing; first about three or four rods from the track: the horse was walking the persons could easily see the train they had looked; I saw the train strike the rig; do not think the horse or driver saw the train, which struck both horse and rig. I do not think the Grand Trunk is to blame; I think the train was going its ordinary rate. Mrs. Blankstein, living near Albert- st., crossing, saw the accident. Heard the train whistle three times. Saw the people drive by her house; both man and woman were awake. The Verdict The Jury decided enough evidence had been heard and draw up the following verdict: We, the Jury empanelled to enquire as to the death of Moses K. Snyder, find that the deceased came to his death by being struck by & Grand Trunk engine on the Galt Branch, and that no blame is attached to any of the railway's employees in consequence of this accident. Your Jury feel that, owing to the numerous accidents that have occurred in Berlin within the last few years at various crossings, the Grand Trunk Railway should provide gates for all crossings in Berlin. Berlin News-Record - 06 Jun 1901, Thu Page 8

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 199. [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 484. [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 85. [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 302. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-6 Page 7. [S159] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - Shantz Mennonite CC#4566 Internet Link. Hier ruhet / Moses Snyder / Geb.23 Feb. 1827 / Gest. 9(?) Juni / 1901 / im alter von / 74 Jahr 3 Mon. / und 6 Tage / Verse / [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration. [S140] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1881, Div. 1 Page 37. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 1 pg 15. [S190] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1871, Div. 5 Page 22. [S939] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1891, Div. 3 Page 51. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 15 Page 101. [S2191] News - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Wellesley Maple Leaf, Obituary of Moses Snyder - June 13, 1901. [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 301. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852. Moses K. SNYDER, to Lydia BECHTEL. 13 June 1852. Rev. WUNDERLICH. Wit. Abraham S. KRESSMAN and Isaac KRESSMAN [S244] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Deutsche Canadier (1841-1865) - Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages Announced in the Deutsche Canadier, Berlin, Canada West. originally indexed by Simone Nieuwolt and Sylvie Kuppek..organised by Rosemary Ambrose, 17 Jun 1852 Pg 25. BECHTEL, Lydia married 18 Jun 1852 To Moses K. SCHNEIDER. Both of Waterloo. minister Pastor Wunderlich

  
  

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  Born - 28 Feb 1827 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - mennonist - 1851 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 15 Jun 1852 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Other Methodist - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1871 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Misfortune - killed in railway accident - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1901 - Wilmot Township - Concession 1 Lot 02, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: railroad accident - 3 Jun 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth