Bibliograph

Snyder, New York, a brief history, Julianna Fiddler-Woite

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Snyder, New York, a brief history, Julianna Fiddler-Woite

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Snyder, New York

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Julianna Fiddler-Woite

Sub title

a brief history

Summary

In 1823, the Erie Canal sparked visions of opportunity and fortune in many, including Abraham Snyder, who traversed to the land that would become his namesake. But when Abraham mysteriously disappeared in 1832, his son, Michael, became the "man of the family" and consequently became a one-man powerhouse of industry and generosity. Michael Snyder's eponymous settlement became a hamlet of Amherst in western New York that boasts a rich history dating back to its origins. The Snyders and other early settlers established several town institutions and landmarks--including the first mercantile and band hall--that gave locals a sense of community. Further, because of their humanitarian spirit, residents cultivated a sense of generosity and tolerance, evidenced by the practice of donating instruments to schoolchildren and embracing the Seneca Indian tribe as equals. Lifelong resident and Snyder descendant Julianna Fiddler-Woite

Target audience

adult

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