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The wood frame house located at 415 N. Bever St. was likely built between 1909-1910 by property owner Wilson Peter Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a noted local horseman, having been a dealer in horses since he was a young man: buying and selling commercial horses. For nearly 15 years in horse sales he was joined in partnership with his son, Miles H. Snyder, and the two conducted their horse business from their large sale barn, which later was converted into the Hudson-Essex automobile sales garage. For over 20 years Wilson Snyder had also been director of the Wayne County National Bank and was elected to the presidency of this bank following the death of the previous bank president Dr. George W. Ryall. | The wood frame house located at 415 N. Bever St. was likely built between 1909-1910 by property owner Wilson Peter Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a noted local horseman, having been a dealer in horses since he was a young man: buying and selling commercial horses. For nearly 15 years in horse sales he was joined in partnership with his son, Miles H. Snyder, and the two conducted their horse business from their large sale barn, which later was converted into the Hudson-Essex automobile sales garage. For over 20 years Wilson Snyder had also been director of the Wayne County National Bank and was elected to the presidency of this bank following the death of the previous bank president Dr. George W. Ryall. | ||
| − | W.P. Snyder was married twice. His first wife being Anna Brown with whom he had three children: Miles H. Snyder, Dr. Fred B. Snyder, Mrs. Harriett Houghton. Anna (Brown) Snyder died in 1914 and in 1921 Mr. Snyder married Mary O. Kauffman and the two lived happily together in their house at 415 N. Bever St. until he died in the house at 8:30PM on February 21, 1927 of an apparent heart attack. The home was known as being a hospitable one, where relatives and friends found pleasure in gathering. Mr. Snyder maintained a reputation for honesty and fair dealing. He was always a friend on whom one could rely, a "square shooter" in business, and a courteous gentleman whom one | + | W.P. Snyder was married twice. His first wife being Anna Brown with whom he had three children: Miles H. Snyder, Dr. Fred B. Snyder, Mrs. Harriett Houghton. Anna (Brown) Snyder died in 1914 and in 1921 Mr. Snyder married Mary O. Kauffman and the two lived happily together in their house at 415 N. Bever St. until he died in the house at 8:30PM on February 21, 1927 of an apparent heart attack. The home was known as being a hospitable one, where relatives and friends found pleasure in gathering. Mr. Snyder maintained a reputation for honesty and fair dealing. He was always a friend on whom one could rely, a "square shooter" in business, and a courteous gentleman whom one loved to meet. |
The house was once featured during the annual AAUW house tour during the Hildebrand ownership tenure. | The house was once featured during the annual AAUW house tour during the Hildebrand ownership tenure. | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 20 March 2015
The wood frame house located at 415 N. Bever St. was likely built between 1909-1910 by property owner Wilson Peter Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a noted local horseman, having been a dealer in horses since he was a young man: buying and selling commercial horses. For nearly 15 years in horse sales he was joined in partnership with his son, Miles H. Snyder, and the two conducted their horse business from their large sale barn, which later was converted into the Hudson-Essex automobile sales garage. For over 20 years Wilson Snyder had also been director of the Wayne County National Bank and was elected to the presidency of this bank following the death of the previous bank president Dr. George W. Ryall.
W.P. Snyder was married twice. His first wife being Anna Brown with whom he had three children: Miles H. Snyder, Dr. Fred B. Snyder, Mrs. Harriett Houghton. Anna (Brown) Snyder died in 1914 and in 1921 Mr. Snyder married Mary O. Kauffman and the two lived happily together in their house at 415 N. Bever St. until he died in the house at 8:30PM on February 21, 1927 of an apparent heart attack. The home was known as being a hospitable one, where relatives and friends found pleasure in gathering. Mr. Snyder maintained a reputation for honesty and fair dealing. He was always a friend on whom one could rely, a "square shooter" in business, and a courteous gentleman whom one loved to meet.
The house was once featured during the annual AAUW house tour during the Hildebrand ownership tenure.
Wayne County Recorder Property Transfers
- 1816: 1816: William Henry, Joseph H. Larwill, Abigail Larwill To John Bever Vol. 1 p.100 $1
- 1837: Last will and testament of John Bever deceased gave to daughter Mirtilla (Bever) Bowman married to James L. Bowman land containing 68 acres.
- 1857:
- Mirtilla Bowman To Jacob B. McKennan Trust Deed Mortgage Vol. 50 p.242
- J.B. McKennan's Addition to the Town of Wooster: Plat of 30 outlots numbered 149-178 dated November 7, 1857.
- 1862: Jacob B. McKennan To Ephriam Quinby Jr. Vol. 54 p.327 Old Lot No.s 150, 151, 152, 155, 156, 159, 171
Note: In the 1870 Renumbering old lot number 171 was renumbered to 1360 and contained approximately 1.83 acres.
- 1909: Edward M. Quinby To Elmer S. Landes Vol. 159 p.525 Lot 1360 (1.83 acres) $5,000
Note: On April 19, 1909 it is recorded that E.S. Landes sub-divided Lot 1360 into 7 parcels and they were given the following lot numbers: 1360, 2141, 2142, 2143, 2144, 2145, 2146.
| B E V E R | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1360 | |||
| 2141 | |||
| 2142 | |||
| 2143 | 2145 | 2146 | |
| 2144 | |||
| NOLD | |||
- 1909: Elmer S. Landes To W.P. Snyder Vol. 159 p.558 Lot No. 2143 $975
- 1952: Miles H. Snyder, deceased To Elizabeth R. Snyder Vol. 301 p.553 Lot No.s 2143 and strip off 2145 $0
- 1961: Elizabeth R. Snyder by Attorney To Lawrence Douglas Emerson, Frederic Douglas Emerson Vol. 378 p.477 Lot No.s 2143, 2145 $16,500 (according to $18.15 Revenue Stamps)
- 1988: Fritz Emerson To Robert I. Hildebrand, Ethel Hildebrand $64,000
- 1994: Robert I. Hildebrand, Ethel Hildebrand To Scott A. McLain, Theresia McLain $110,000
- 1999: Scott A. McLain, Theresia McLain To John Beno, Susan S. Beno $106,000
Newspaper articles
- February 22, 1927: "W P Snyder, 69, Dies Suddenly Monday Night", The Daily Record, p. 1&3.
- February 24, 1927: "W.P. Snyder Laid to Rest This Afternoon", The Daily Record, p. 3.