SNIFFEN / KNIFFEN,Reuben; NY,USA; 1749-1838 Reuben Sniffen 1749-1838 Rev soldier 2nd regt westchester co ny moved with Son William and wife Anna? to Cardiff Onondaga co NY 1800s Wm had 2 sons born here Henry 1802 John 1805 John m 1824 Polly Hayes Electa b1833 m John Van Buskirk son Charley, son Leon, son John C me. Reuben's pension file mentions a 3 month period of captivity 1780 There is an apparent brother Shubal 1738 - 1828 in Tully Cemetry about 10 miles from Cardiff cemetery. There is a sniffen family at Rye NY with several Reubens, which one is this one. also all wifes names are unknown. John Van Buskirk <jvanbus1@twcny.rr.com>