Joshua Albert Snyder was a coal miner for the vast majority of his life; although, he was the Town Marshall (Sheriff) for Williamsburg, Fremont, Colorado around 1910. Joshua was a hard man, and lived a hard life. He died of a massive heart attack sitting outside one day.

After the death of his wife, Elizabeth Frew, he was unable to care for the children they had. Some went to relatives, and others were sent to an Orphanage, The State Home for Dependent Children. The only child he kept with him was Albert Joshua Snyder. Albert was 17 years old, and able to work the mines with him.

Children of Joshua Albert Snyder and Elizabeth Frew:

Albert Joshua Snyder, b. 1902 in Williamsburg, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1958 in Florence, Fremont, Colorado.

Margaret Snyder, b. 1904 in Williamsburg, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1958 in Raton, Mexico (I think). Margaret was raised by her father's sister, Ethel Snyder Bondurant in California.

Ernest "Uncle Dutch" Snyder, b. 1905 in Williamsburg, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1975 in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. Uncle Dutch was sent to the State Home for Dependent Children at the age of 14.

Louise Snyder, b. 1907 in Williamsburg, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1969 Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louise was raised by her mother's sister, Mary Ann "Molly" Frew Killian.

John Snyder, b. 1909 in Williamsburg, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1967 in Miami, Gila, Arizona. John was sent to the State Home for Dependent Children at 10 years old, but ran away to be with his father at the age of 14 (I believe). Learned to work in the mines.

Elizabeth Christine Snyder, b. 1911 in Williamsburg, Fremont, Colorado; d. 2006 in Denver, Colorado. Elizabeth was sent to the State Home for Dependent Children but was adopted by the Pederson Family.

Charles Snyder, b. 1914 in Florence, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1985 in Peoria, Maricopa, Arizona (I think). Charles was sent to the State Home for Dependent Children, and adopted by the Brown Family.

Hazel Snyder, b. 1917 in Florence, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1985 in Torrance, Los Angeles, California. Hazel was raised by her father's sister, Myrtle Snyder in California.

Mollie Snyder, b. 1919 in Florence, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1988 in Denver, Colorado (I think). Mollie was raised by her mother's brother, John "Scondy" Frew.

I have been able to find Memorials for a few of the above brothers and sisters, but not all. In all honesty, some of them may not WANT to be attached. I will respect that in the future.

Elizabeth (Frew) Snyder died 3 April 1919; Joshua Albert Snyder married Beatrice Violet Hodgson 29 March 1920.

Joshua & Beatrice Snyder had the following children:

Iva May Snyder, b. 1921 in Florence, Fremont, Colorado; d. 1994 in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado.

Living Snyder

Ethel Irene Snyder, b. 1923 in Florence, Fremont, Colorado; d. 2010 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.

Living Snyder

Daisy Myrle Snyder, b. 1926 in Elkton, Teller, Colorado; d. 1926 in Elkton, Teller, Colorado.

Rose Marie Snyder, b. 1927 in Elkton, Teller, Colorado; d. 2000 in Florence, Fremont, Colorado.

Joshua Albert Snyder Jr, b. 1928 in Elkton, Teller, Colorado; d. 1977 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado.

Earl Leroy Snyder, b. 1932 in Elkton, Teller, Colorado; d. 1932 in Elkton, Teller, Colorado. Supposedly Earl is buried in the Victor Cemetery, but I have been unable to verify that is true.

Living Snyder

Manuel Snyder b. 1935; d. 1935. Manuel is difficult to trace. I believe he may be in Union Highland Cemetery.

I know of no pictures of Joshua Albert Snyder.