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Snavely, A. Aaron, 1825-1880

 Person

Biographical Note

A. Aaron Snavely, the son of Joseph (1791-1861) and Sophia Weaver Snavely (1802-1862), was born in Wythe County, Virginia on September 23, 1825. Snavely practiced medicine in the Black Lick - Rural Retreat area of Wythe County. He married Sarah Jane Pickle (1833-1863), the daughter of Phillip and Ann Pickle, and the couple had four children. Following Sarah Jane's death, Snavely married her sister, Barbara Emeline, with whom he had another two children. A. Aaron Snavely died on February 27, 1880.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Aaron Snavely Poem

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-001
Abstract

The collection contains a poem by Aaron Snavely, titled "Remember Sarah Jane," lamenting the recent death and burial of Snavely's wife.

Dates: [1863?]