John Ludwig Snyder was born near Manheim, Germany, in 1746, 275 years ago.  He died in southwestern Clearfield County in 1860, and is buried in the small borough of New Washington. Do not be confounded by the math.  He was nearly 114 years old at the time of his death.  His wife, Anna Gilman, lived … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: John Ludwig Snyder … ”A Hero Manifestly in All Senses”