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Snavely, Ambrose L., 1868-1934

 Person

Biographical Note

Ambrose Lafayette Snavely, son of Alexander S. and Ann Copenhaver Snavely, was born on September 14, 1868. He married Minnie Blanche Matney (1873-1913) in Wythe County on July 21, 1895, and the couple would have four children. Snavely remained in Wythe County, operating what was apparently a large apple orchard and livestock farm. Ambrose L. Snavely died on April 27, 1934, and was buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Virginia.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ambrose L. Snavely Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-014
Abstract

This collection includes diaries, financial records, and farm records of Ambrose L. Snavely, a farmer in Crockett (Wythe County), Virginia, during the first half of the 20th century.

Dates: 1903 - 1952