One of my many ongoing unfinished projects is the typing of the Historical Sketches of Morrisons Cove. I have read the Snowberger name quite often on the roll call list, so I am sending the Snowberger family sketch to the list. SNOWBERGER FAMILY Theodore Snowberger was in the cove opening up farms and erecting buildings soon after the Revolution. He lived on "The Big Spring Farm" where Warren Bechtel now lives. He erected the house and barn, still standing and in use on that farm. He bought the land from the Loys. He also built the barn where Harry Gephart now lives. These two barns are identical in construction and are splendid structures. He had three sons, two of whom remained in the cove. His son, John E. Snowberger, was a teacher for a number of years. David Snowberger was a farmer, owning a large tract of land west of New Enterprise. He married a daughter of David Brumbaugh. We are showing a picture of Mrs. Snowberger. David Snowberger's farm is now owned by Jacob H. Snowberger and the Horner farm he sold to Jacob Horner, his son-in-law. Andrew B. Snowberger, father of Jacob H. Snowberger, died comparatively young. His son, Jacob H., married Miss Ella Werking, daughter of Samuel Werking. They have one son, Horace, who lives near and is in business with his father, who owns a fine farm. This is one of the best farms in the cove and is most pleasantly situated. Jacob H. Snowberger is now justice of the peace, a position he has filled for many years. He taught school for several terms quite successfully. He is a very useful citizen in aiding his neighbors in the preparation of important papers. He has always been interested in education. In his delightful home he and his good wife gracefully grow old. They both seem too young to be grandparents. The years have dealt kindly with them. Joseph Snowberger was an intelligent young man. He was one of the first public school teachers in the cove. He served in the army during the Civil war. He owned the farm where George W. Hall now lives. His son, Lincoln Snowberger, was one of most brilliant young man. He taught school a number of terms in our township and then went west to Nebraska. Daniel Snowberger, a son of Theodore, had four sons, Christ, Peter, Theodore and Daniel. Christ Snowberger lived on the farm known as the Werking farm. I well remember him. He was a successful farmer. He decided to go west and sold his farm to Samuel Werking. Peter and Theodore also moved away early in life. Daniel was for many years a blacksmith, successfully prosecuting his trade in New Enterprise. He was active in school and church interests. He was also interested in the New Enterprise bank which he helped to organize. His second wife was Miss Harriet Bayer of Loysburg. Since her husband's death she continues to live in the old home at New Enterprise and delights to greet her many friend who call. When I was a small boy I frequently saw John Snowberger who lived on a farm near New Enterprise. He moved to that place in 1854. He was a member of the church of the Brethren and a consistent Christian gentleman. He was the father of thirteen children, the following sons still living, Andrew, who makes his home with a daughter in Juniata. He was a successful teacher in South Woodbury for a number of years, later moving to Hopewell where he conducted a butchering business. As occasion offers he is glad to visit his many friends at the old home and talks of days gone by. Samuel Snowberger lives in New Enterprise, a retired farmer. It was a real pleasure to spend an hour in their comfortable home and converse with this brother and his good wife. Their son, Harry Snowberger, also lives in New Enterprise and manages his two large farms. His children are a joy to the grandparents. Harry has been a successful lumberman and interested in other business enterprises. He is known as one of our most substantial citizens. John Snowberger, who bears his father's name, has been a successful farmer and for several years superintendent of the Morrison's Cove Home for Aged at Martinsburg, an institution of the Church of the Brethren. When New Enterprise octet is announced to sing anywhere they are sure of an audience. John Snowberger is an excellent bass singer. When he was a farmer, he had a picture taken. When I called at his pleasant home in New Enterprise I was invited to stay for dinner and was glad to have the privilege of eating with them, the dinner was delicious, the company was delightful. Herewith is presented a picture of his pretty wife. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair