SAMPSON R. SNOWDEN
The subject of this sketch was born in Greene County, Ohio, March 11, 1841. He is a son of James Snowden (deceased), and Mary A. Snowden. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. In August 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Murfreesboro, Kingston and other lesser engagements, and continued in the service until June 1865. On March 14, 1867, he married Miss Mary F. Flesher, who was born in December 1847; she is a daughter of John and Lena Flesher, of this county. By this union there has been an issue of four children, viz.: Albert E., William A., Cora M. and John A. In 1872, he came to Jackson Township; and settled in the southern portion of the township, where he owns ninety-six acres of land. He is a member of the M. E. Church.