Edwin Snare

Edwin Snare, son of John P. and Nancy (Kurfman) Snare, was born in Penn township, Ill., April 24, 1849. His father was a native of Pennsylvania of German descent. Edwin received a practical education on the farm and in the district schools. In 1872 he married Miss Nellie J., daughter of Harlow and Harriet (Stouffer) Brown, of Penn township, and soon after purchased a farm there, on which he resided until 1879, when he sold his interests there, and removing to Valley, purchased his present farm. Of three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Snare, only one — an infant, is living. This little one with an adopted daughter constitute their family. He is a supporter of the M. P. church, in political life a Republican, and in everyday affairs a liberal helper of every enterprise which gives promise of public benefits. (Vide also sketch of H. Brown and Snare family, Penn township.)