Ambrose Snyder

1775 - Aft 1833  (62 years)

• Name	Ambrose Snyder  [1]
  Birth	Between 1771 and 1775  [2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Census	6 Aug 1810	Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States   [3]
  	1810 Federal
  	Free White Males: Under 10 years of age:  2  [b. 1799-1810] 10 thru 15:  2  [b. 1794-1800] 26 thru 44:  1  [b. 1765-1784] Free White Females: Under 10 years of age:  2  [b. 1799-1810] 26 thru 44:  1  [b. 1765-1784]
  Court	10 Mar 1817	Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States   [4]
  	He was the defendant in a civil case brought by Brewster Conkling before Justice of the Peace Robert Bowman. The court issued a judgment against him for $4.94 plus costs. Several executions were issued between April 1817 and May 1818 in attempts to collect the debt. The total amount with costs was $5.97, and repeated attempts at collection suggest the debt may not have been satisfied.
  Court	26 Jan 1818	Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States   [5]
  	Ambrose Snyder was the defendant in a civil case brought by Hannah Hibbard before Justice of the Peace Robert Bowman. The court awarded judgment to Hibbard for $1.25, with additional court costs bringing the total to $2.15. Execution to collect the debt was issued to constable A. Hibbard on 5 March 1818. Later notations in the docket indicate the word "Paid" and "Rcvd my costs" were added in the same hand and ink, suggesting that Snyder ultimately satisfied the debt.
  Court	22 Apr 1819	Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States   [6]
  	Ambrose Snyder was sued by Peter W. Walradt in Justice Court over an unpaid promissory note. On April 22, 1819, the court issued a judgment against Snyder for $2.00. An execution to collect the debt was issued to constable H. Dodge on May 25, 1819. The initial execution was returned without payment, but a second execution was issued. A later entry dated July 23, 1819, states that the "debtor received the execution," which, in context, indicates that Snyder satisfied the judgment. Court costs totaled $0.32, bringing the full amount to $2.32.
  Court	17 May 1819	Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States   [7]
  	Ambrose Snyder was the defendant in a civil case brought by Henry Garlock and entered a confession of judgment in the amount of $10.87½. This meant that Snyder admitted to owing the debt and allowed the court to issue judgment without a trial. Additional court fees included 12½¢ for issuing a warrant, 37½¢ for service and return by B. Cook, and 12½¢ for entering judgment. No execution or payment is noted in this entry, so it is unclear whether the debt was later collected.
  Census	7 Aug 1820	Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States   [2]
  	1820 Federal
  	Free White Males: Under 10 years:  2  [b. 1809-1820] Of 10 and under 16:  2  [b. 1803-1810] Of 45 and upwards:  1  [b. before 1775] Free White Females: Under 10 years:  2  [b. 1809-1820] Of 10 and under 16:  1  [b. 1803-1810] Of 16 and under 26:  1  [b. 1793-1804] Of 26 and under 45:  1  [b. 1774-1794]
  Court	5 Mar 1821	Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States   [8]
  	Ambrose Snyder and Ambrose Snyder Jr. were sued by John Hilmer over a promissory note. On March 5, 1821, the court issued a judgment against them for $17.15. Additional fees— including service by E. Cook (88¢), summons (9¢), adjournment (9¢), judgment entry (12½¢), and execution (19¢)— brought the total to $18.53. An execution to collect the debt was issued to constable C. Higgons on April 7, 1821. On May 7, the court record states "Recd the cost all but the constable's," indicating that the full amount was paid except for the constable's fee. The docket does not confirm a father-son relationship between the two defendants, although the "Jr." designation suggests a younger man of the same name living in the same community.
  Land Purchase	11 Feb 1826	Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States   [9]
  	from Abraham and Nancy Walradt
  	Indenture Date: February 11, 1826    Recorded Date: February 22, 1833    Type: Deed Parties: Abraham & Nancy Walradt (Grantors) to Ambrose Snyder (Grantee) Property: 4.5 acres, part of the easterly half of Lot No. 46 in Livingston Patent, Cherry Valley.   Sale Price: $250  (Subject to payment of $121.37 owed by Snyder to Walradt).   Price Per Acre: Approx. $55.56 per acre. Notes: This deed was recorded significantly later than its execution date. Nancy Walradt acknowledged her signature in 1826 as a femme sole (single woman), indicating Abraham had likely passed away by then. This indenture involves Lot 46.
  Census	1 Jun 1830	Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States   [10]
  	1830 Federal
  	Free White Males: Of 5 and under 10:  2  [b. 1819-1825] Of 15 and under 20:  1  [b. 1809-1815] Of 50 and under 60:  1  [b. 1769-1780] Free White Females: Of 15 and under 20:  2  [b. 1809-1815] Of 20 and under 30:  2  [b. 1799-1810] Of 50 and under 60:  1  [b. 1769-1780]
  Land Mortgage	21 Sep 1830	Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States   [11]
  	from Michael Phenex Junior
  	Indenture Date: September 21, 1830    Recorded Date: December 21, 1830    Type: Mortgage Parties: Ambrose Snyder (Mortgagor) to Michael Phenix Jr. (Mortgagee) Property: 57 acres total in Lot No. 47, Livingston Patent, Cherry Valley. This comprises 52 acres conveyed the same day by Phenix to Snyder and 5 acres previously owned by Snyder. Bounded northerly by the road, easterly by Moses Lewis, southerly by Josiah Batson, and westerly by lands conveyed the same day by Phenix to Joseph Price.   Mortgage Amount: $520, payable in 7 equal annual installments starting April 1, 1831, with interest.   Price Per Acre: N/A (Mortgage) Notes: This secures the payment for the 52 acres Phenix sold to Snyder. There's a provision that once the first principal payment is made, the lien on the original 5 acres owned by Snyder is released.
  Land Purchase	21 Sep 1830	Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States   [12]
  	from Michael (Jr). and Roxanne Phenes
  	Indenture Date: September 21, 1830    Recorded Date: February 22, 1833    Type: Deed Parties: Michael Phenes Jr. & Roxanna Phenes (Grantors) to Ambrose Snyder Property: 52 acres, part of Lot No. 47 in Livingston Patent, Cherry Valley. Bounded northerly by lands already owned by Ambrose Snyder, easterly by Moses Lewis, southerly by Josiah Batson, and westerly by lands conveyed the same day by Phenes to Joseph Price.
  Land Sale	2 Apr 1831	Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States   [13]
  	to Philip Snyder
  	Indenture Date: April 2, 1831    Recorded Date: February 22, 1833    Type: Quit Claim Deed Parties: Ambrose Snyder & Betsey Snyder (Grantors) to Phillip Snyder (Grantee) Property: 57 acres, part of Lot No. 47, Livingston Patent, Cherry Valley. Boundaries match the land mortgaged by Ambrose Snyder to Michael Phenix Jr., referencing easterly neighbor Moses Lewis, southerly Josiah Batson, and westerly lands conveyed (presumably by Phenix) to Joseph Price.   Sale Price: $520    Price Per Acre: Approx. $9.12 per acre. Notes: This is a Quit Claim deed, often used between family members. The sale price ($520) is exactly the amount of the mortgage Ambrose Snyder Sr. took out from Michael Phenix Jr., suggesting Phillip is taking over the property and potentially the mortgage obligation. The shared surname "Snyder" strongly suggests a familial relationship (perhaps father/son or brothers). Betsey releases her dower right. Recorded on the same day as the Phenes to Ambrose Snyder deed and the Walradt to Ambrose Snyder deed.
  Death	Aft Feb 1833  [14]
  	Ambrose Snyder appeared in person in February 1833 to acknowledge his signature on an indenture recorded in Otsego County land records. This is the last known record confirming he was alive. No further records have been found to establish an exact date of death.
  Notes	The transcription of Isaac Snyder's death record from Stillwater, NY, states that Isaac's father's name was Andrew. However, that is most likely a misreading of the original handwriting or incorrect informant information. We know from newspaper reports that Isaac sister's was Eliza Alpaugh and her death record from Canajoharie, NY, states that her father's name was Ambrose. Based on land and other records, Ambrose should be correct. [15]
  Person ID	I8965	Loomis Family
  Last Modified	21 May 2025

  
  

  Family 1	Betsy Empie   d. Yes, date unknown
  Children	+ 1. Ambrose Snyder, Jr,   b. Between Jun 1799 and Mar 1800, , , New York, United States d. Yes, date unknown + 2. Phillip Snyder,   b. Between Jun 1805 and Jun 1806, , , New York, United States d. Yes, date unknown + 3. Sarah Snyder,   b. 12 Feb 1808, Minden, Montgomery County, New York, United States d. 18 Feb 1896, Sprout Brook, Montgomery County, New York, United States (Age 88 years) > 4. Venus Snyder,   b. 22 Apr 1810, , , New York, United States d. 22 Nov 1891, Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States (Age 81 years) + 5. Isaac Snyder,   b. Cal 12 Feb 1812, Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States d. 12 Aug 1898, Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, United States (Age 86 years) + 6. Allen Snyder,   b. 11 Jun 1814, , , New York, United States d. 26 Jan 1887, , Montgomery County, New York, United States (Age 72 years)
  Family ID	F3381	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	12 Mar 2023

  
  

  Family 2	Betsy Venus   d. Aft Feb 1833
  Children	+ 1. Eliza Snyder,   b. 27 Jan 1819, Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States d. 4 Sep 1898, Sprout Brook, Montgomery County, New York, United States (Age 79 years) > 2. Venus Snyder,   b. 22 Apr 1810, , , New York, United States d. 22 Nov 1891, Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States (Age 81 years) + 3. Steuben H. Snyder,   b. Cal 29 Feb 1824, , , New York, United States d. 8 Jan 1908, Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States (Age 83 years) + 4. Isaac Snyder,   b. Cal 12 Feb 1812, Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States d. 12 Aug 1898, Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, United States (Age 86 years) + 5. Allen Snyder,   b. 11 Jun 1814, , , New York, United States d. 26 Jan 1887, , Montgomery County, New York, United States (Age 72 years) + 6. Henry Snyder,   b. 22 Mar 1825, , , New York, United States d. 12 Dec 1904, Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States (Age 79 years)
  Family ID	F3583	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 Aug 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Census - 1810 Federal - 6 Aug 1810 - Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States Court - 10 Mar 1817 - Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States Court - 26 Jan 1818 - Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States Court - 22 Apr 1819 - Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States Court - 17 May 1819 - Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States Census - 1820 Federal - 7 Aug 1820 - Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States Court - 5 Mar 1821 - Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, United States Land Purchase - from Abraham and Nancy Walradt - 11 Feb 1826 - Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States Census - 1830 Federal - 1 Jun 1830 - Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States Land Mortgage - from Michael Phenex Junior - 21 Sep 1830 - Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States Land Purchase - from Michael (Jr). and Roxanne Phenes - 21 Sep 1830 - Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States Land Sale - to Philip Snyder - 2 Apr 1831 - Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, United States  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S518] New York. Montgomery County. Canajoharie., United States, New York, Montgomery County, Canajoharie Death Records, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BP-HSCJ-3?cc=1618491 : 28 March 2019), Alpaugh, Eliza; image 1002. [S356] 1820 US Census, Ancestry.com, (Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls. Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.), Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, Page 15, Line 5, household of Ambrose Snyder; accessed via Ancestry.com, 27 April 2025. [S354] 1810 US Census, Ancestry.com, (Third Census of the United States, 1810; NARA microfilm publication M252, 71 rolls; Record Group 29, National Archives, Washington, D.C.), Canajoharie, Otsego County, New York, Page 2, Line 4, household of Ambrose Snyder; accessed via Ancestry.com, 27 April 2025. [S560] New York. Montgomery County., New York, Montgomery County Bowman Court Records, p. 28, entry dated 10 March 1817, Brewster Conkling v. Ambrose Snyder; docket kept by Robert Bowman, Justice of the Peace. [S560] New York. Montgomery County., New York, Montgomery County Bowman Court Records, p. 55, entry dated 26 Jan 1818, Hannah Hibbard v. Ambrose Snyder; docket kept by Robert Bowman, Justice of the Peace. [S560] New York. Montgomery County., New York, Montgomery County Bowman Court Records, p. 134, entry dated 22 April 1819, Peter W. Walradt v. Ambros Snyder; docket kept by Robert Bowman, Justice of the Peace;. [S560] New York. Montgomery County., New York, Montgomery County Bowman Court Records, p. 137, entry dated 17 May 1819, Henry Garlock v. Ambros Snyder; docket kept by Robert Bowman, Justice of the Peace;. [S560] New York. Montgomery County., New York, Montgomery County Bowman Court Records, p. 208, entry dated 5 March 1821, John J. Hilmer v. Ambros Snider and Ambros Snider Jr; docket kept by Robert Bowman, Justice of the Peace;. [S430] New York Land Records, 1630-1975, ((https://familysearch.org : 25 March 2025)), accessed 4 Apr 2025), 11 Feb 1826 indenture between Abraham and Nancy Walradt and Ambrose Snyder; Otsego County, Deeds 1831-1833, vol. VV-XX, image 758, Otsego County Clerk's Office, New York. [S357] 1830 US Census, Ancestry.com, (Fifth Census of the United States, 1830, NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls, Record Group 29, National Archives, Washington, D.C.), Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, Page 168, Line 8, household of Ambrose Snyder; accessed via Ancestry.com, 27 April 2025. [S430] New York Land Records, 1630-1975, ((https://familysearch.org : 25 March 2025)), accessed 4 Apr 2025), 21 Sept 1830 mortgage from Michael Phenis Jr. to Ambrose Snyder; Otsego County, Mortgages 1830-1833, vol. P-R, image 59, Otsego County Clerk's Office, New York. [S430] New York Land Records, 1630-1975, ((https://familysearch.org : 25 March 2025)), accessed 4 Apr 2025), 21 Sept 1830 indenture between Michael Phenis Jr. and Ambrose Snyder; Otsego County, Deeds 1831-1833, vol. VV-XX, image 759, Otsego County Clerk's Office, New York. [S430] New York Land Records, 1630-1975, ((https://familysearch.org : 25 March 2025)), accessed 4 Apr 2025), 2 April 1831 indenture between Ambrose and Betsy Snyder to Phillip Snyder; Otsego County, Deeds 1831-1833, vol. VV-XX, image 759, Otsego County Clerk's Office, New York. [S430] New York Land Records, 1630-1975, ((https://familysearch.org : 25 March 2025)), accessed 4 Apr 2025), 2 April 1831 indenture between Ambrose and Betsy Snyder to Phillip Snyder; Otsego County, Deeds 1831-1833, vol. VV-XX, image 759, Otsego County Clerk's Office, New York. [S547] New York. Saratoga. Stillwater., New York, Saratoga, Stillwater Death Records, Register Number 813, entry for Isaac Snyder, died August 12, 1898; certified transcript issued 11 February 2025 by Registrar of Vital Statistics, Town of Stillwater.