From History of Butler County, Pennsylvania 1895

WILLIAM SNYDER was born on the homestead farm, in Middlesex township, Butler county, March 22, 1822,
and is the youngest in the family of Philip and Barbara SNYDER. He grew up upon his father's farm,
following the usual routine of a farmer's life, and has never been engaged in any other vocation. 
He was married January 18, 1849, to Mary A., a daughter of John BROWN, of Middlesex township, and to
this union have been born six children: Philip C.; John G.; Jennie E., wife of George STEPP; George
M.; Barbara M., and William S., the last two of whom are dead. Mr. SNYDER is an adherent of the
Republican party, and has been supervisor of his township for two terms.


1850 Census - Butler County, Pennsylvania
Middlesex TWP - 28 Oct 1850

  206 206
  William Snyder    28 M  Farmer  600 Penn
  Mary A.           28 F              Penn
  Philip          4/12 M              Penn