Nathan Snyder, son of Peter (who was the son of Peter), was born in Lynn township, May 4, 1849, and learned the trade of shoemaking which he followed for several years; then he began farming on his father's farm along the Schochary creek, which he continued for 10 years, and for 18 years he owned and cultivated it until 1904 when he sold it to Nathan Heintzelman the present owner. Since that time he has lived at New Tripoli where he still retains some land which he farms. He is a Republican and served as a supervisor of the township for 3 years. In 1873 he married Maria George, daughter of Levi, of Lowhill. later of Schuyikill county, and they had three children: Mary, now deceased. who was mated to Milton Reitz; Oscar N., of Egypt. Pa.; and George E.. of Allentown. They are members of the Reformed congregation at Ebenezer church, of which he was a deacon and trustee.