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John Snyder

1793 – 1850

American politician

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About John Snyder

Lived 1793 – 1850 (aged 57). John Snyder was an American politician.

John Snyder (January 29, 1793 – August 15, 1850) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

John Snyder was born in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. He served in the War of 1812 as captain of Selinsgrove Rifle Volunteers of the Pennsylvania Militia. He was connected with the Snyder Spring Oil Company and paper mills.

Snyder was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1842. He died in Selinsgrove in 1850. Interment in the New Lutheran Cemetery.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Snyder?

American politician (1793-1850)

When was John Snyder born?

John Snyder was born on 29 January 1793.

When did John Snyder die?

John Snyder died on 15 August 1850.

What was John Snyder's occupation?

John Snyder was a politician.

What nationality was John Snyder?

John Snyder was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Snyder

· Wikidata: Q6258452

· DBpedia: John Snyder (Pennsylvania politician)

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