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Mennonite Archives of OntarioConrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Title: Absalom B. and Mary Snyder fonds
Dates of creation: 1936, 1949
Physical description: 1 cm of textual materials
Biographical sketch: Absalom Bricker Snyder (1861-1936), farmer and preacher, was ordained in 1892 and married Mary Groff (1864-1949) the same year. He served as preacher of the Wanner Mennonite Church until 1932. In addition to duties at Wanner, he was also an itinerant preacher for the Rainham, South Cayuga and Puslinch congregations, and a member of the City Mission Board.
Custodial history: Donated by George Bechtel in 2012.
Scope and content: The memorial books for Absalom Snyder (1936) and Mary Snyder (1949). Records family data and funeral details.
Notes: For photographs related to this family search the Mennonite Archival Image Database.
Description created by Laureen Harder-Gissing in 2012.
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Generally 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. An appointment in advance is recommended.
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Conrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G6
519-885-0220
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