First found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat from ancient times, early records reveal that Anges del Snappe in a Huntingdonshire record of 1242; John atte Sneepein the 1327 Subsidy Rolls of Sussex; and Robert de Snape in the 1355 Feet of Fines in Yorkshire. Later Roger Snape in the 1525 Subsidy Rolls of Sussex. The name derived from the old English word 'snaep' or the Old Norman word 'snap', which means 'dweller by the pasture'.
Sandra Lee Snipes McKinney
David Snipes
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows him living in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolina with his father, Alonzo and his mother, Florence and three of his siblings: Jesse J, Mary L, and Nancy. His father, Alonzo is shown as doing general farming. His uncle, Fred, is shown as a farm laborer and his grandmother, Martha, is shown as a laborer in a cotton mill.
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He enlisted into the Air Force at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on November 15, 1945. He was relieved from active duty on October 31, 1966 and officially retired on November 1, 1966 as a Technical Sergeant, Air Force # AF14197214.
His records show that he served or was stationed in the following locations: Schilling AFB, Salina, Kansas; Westover AFB, Chicopee Falls, Mass.; Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C.; Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada; Smyrna AFB, Smyrna, Tennessee; Maxwell AFB, Maxwell Field, Alabama; Sq Narsarssuak AB, Greenland (isolated); St. Johns AB, New finland; Narch AFB, California; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Vouzon, France; Japanese Islands, FEAF; and Germany. Upon enlistment, he was listed as a Baptist, having scars on both of his lower legs, amputation of a 3rd toe, 20/20 vision, 15/15 hearing, weighed 152 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. |
He stated that he worked on his father’s farm for $15 a week for 2 years on a 2 horse farm, but had no drive tractor or farm truck. He had completed 7 grades of grammar school, 2 grades of high school and received his GED in 1960.
He received numerous Good Conduct Medals along with: SAEMR SOG-92, APGCM, SOG-24-11, NDSM AFR, AFLSA w/3 OLC, AFR 900-10, AFLSA w/2 BC, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal.
For five days, September 13, 1946 - September 17, 1946 he took leave of absence without proper authority.
On June 9, 1952 he was granted Final Clearance for ‘SECRET’.
He was qualified on the submachine gun, pistol and a SS on the carbine.
He worked as a Radar Maintenance Tech; NCOIC Carrier Sect.; Ground Radar Maintenance Tech; BOM Nav Systems Mechanic; Radio Relay Equipment Supervisor with Ground Radio Maintenance Branch; Maintenance Supervisor; Site Chief and GEEIA Monitor.
He received numerous Good Conduct Medals along with: SAEMR SOG-92, APGCM, SOG-24-11, NDSM AFR, AFLSA w/3 OLC, AFR 900-10, AFLSA w/2 BC, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal.
For five days, September 13, 1946 - September 17, 1946 he took leave of absence without proper authority.
On June 9, 1952 he was granted Final Clearance for ‘SECRET’.
He was qualified on the submachine gun, pistol and a SS on the carbine.
He worked as a Radar Maintenance Tech; NCOIC Carrier Sect.; Ground Radar Maintenance Tech; BOM Nav Systems Mechanic; Radio Relay Equipment Supervisor with Ground Radio Maintenance Branch; Maintenance Supervisor; Site Chief and GEEIA Monitor.
On June 30, 1949 he married Billie Doris Gilreath in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky at the City Court, by W. D. Suell. They were both 21 years old. Their witnesses were listed as Mr. & Mrs. James Joiner. David was listed as living in Smyrna, Tennessee and Billie listed as living in Nashville, Tennessee.
David and Billie had the following children: Robert Lynn Snipes born: March 10, 1950 Woodbury, Tennessee married: Peggy Marie Donegan on March 21, 1969 children: Rebecca Lynn Snipes Murray & Brian Wayne Snipes Frederick Wayne Snipes born: June 3, 1952 Woodbury, Tennessee married: Anna children: Genifer Snipes divorced: married: Deloris Faye Williamson on September 4, 2010 step-children: Deborah Ann Snipes born: September 27, 1954 in Washington, D.C. married: Stanley Honeycutt on September 3, 1977 children: Kevin David Honeycutt & Brandy Nicole Honeycutt Sandra Lee Snipes born: March 29, 1963 in Salina, Kansas married: Roger McKinney on August 20, 1983 children: Kimberly Rebecca McKinney & Kellie Ann McKinney divorced: 2012 |
He married Doris McKinney in 1977 and there were no children from this marriage.
Alonzo Snipes
On the 1900 United States Federal Census, Lonzo is listed as Samuel Hollifield’s grandson and living in North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina with his mother and her family.
On the 1910 United States Federal Census Lonzo and his brother, Fred, are listed as living with the grandfather, Samuel Hollifield in North Cove of McDowell County, North Carolina. The household includes: Samuel, his wife, Sallie and their children: Martha, Jacob C. and Flora J. Samuel is listed as a farmer with his wife Sallie keeping house. Everyone else is listed as farm labor except for Fred, 2, who was too young at the time.
On the 1920 United States Federal Census Alonzo is living in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolina. He is 22. The household members are: Samuel is head of house, his wife Sally and their children: Martha, Jacob C. & Flora J., along with 2 grandsons, Alonzo and Holize F.
He married Florence McKinney (1900-1979) in Mitchell County, North Carolina. They had 6 children: Jesse J., Mary L, Nancy, David, Lewis & George.
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows Alonzo living in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolilna with his wife, Florence and four their children: Jesse J, Mary L, Nancy and David. Alonzo is shown as doing general farming. Fred is shown as a farm laborer and their mother, Martha is shown as a laborer in a cotton mill.
On the 1910 United States Federal Census Lonzo and his brother, Fred, are listed as living with the grandfather, Samuel Hollifield in North Cove of McDowell County, North Carolina. The household includes: Samuel, his wife, Sallie and their children: Martha, Jacob C. and Flora J. Samuel is listed as a farmer with his wife Sallie keeping house. Everyone else is listed as farm labor except for Fred, 2, who was too young at the time.
On the 1920 United States Federal Census Alonzo is living in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolina. He is 22. The household members are: Samuel is head of house, his wife Sally and their children: Martha, Jacob C. & Flora J., along with 2 grandsons, Alonzo and Holize F.
He married Florence McKinney (1900-1979) in Mitchell County, North Carolina. They had 6 children: Jesse J., Mary L, Nancy, David, Lewis & George.
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows Alonzo living in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolilna with his wife, Florence and four their children: Jesse J, Mary L, Nancy and David. Alonzo is shown as doing general farming. Fred is shown as a farm laborer and their mother, Martha is shown as a laborer in a cotton mill.
He died on April 29, 1961. His death certificate shows the cause of death as ASD with apparent Acute Myocardial Infraction. There was a 30 minute interval between the onset and death. He is buried in the Grassy Creek Cemetery, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Ben Snipes
He was the son of Merritt Snipes and Mary Ann Washburn.
Ben is listed on the 1880 United States Federal Census as living in District 133, North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina with his father and family.
On December 1, 1897, Martha Hollifield, gave birth to their son, Alonzo Snipes in McDowell County, North Carolina.
On the 1900 United States Federal Census he is living in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolina with his mother, Mary Ann, his sister, Candace and his brother, Charley. Mary Ann is listed as farming and Ben as farm labor. Lonzo Snipes lives next door.
Ben is listed on the 1880 United States Federal Census as living in District 133, North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina with his father and family.
On December 1, 1897, Martha Hollifield, gave birth to their son, Alonzo Snipes in McDowell County, North Carolina.
On the 1900 United States Federal Census he is living in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolina with his mother, Mary Ann, his sister, Candace and his brother, Charley. Mary Ann is listed as farming and Ben as farm labor. Lonzo Snipes lives next door.
On December 31, 1908, Martha Hollifield, had their second son, Fred.
The 1909 City Directory shows him living in Grand Junction, Colorado and listed as a fruit grower.
On the 1910 United States Federal Census Ben is living in District 96, Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado. The household includes: Charles W. - brother, Mary Ann - mother, Candace - sister and William Washburn - uncle. Ben and Charles are both listed as fruit farmers.
The 1916 & 1918 City Directory shows him living in Grand Junction, Colorado at 644 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction as a laborer, with his wife, Bertha.
The 1909 City Directory shows him living in Grand Junction, Colorado and listed as a fruit grower.
On the 1910 United States Federal Census Ben is living in District 96, Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado. The household includes: Charles W. - brother, Mary Ann - mother, Candace - sister and William Washburn - uncle. Ben and Charles are both listed as fruit farmers.
The 1916 & 1918 City Directory shows him living in Grand Junction, Colorado at 644 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction as a laborer, with his wife, Bertha.
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows Ben, 47, living in District 99, Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado. The household includes his Mary Ann - mother, Candace - sister, Clara Woody - Mary Ann’s granddaughter and Fred - Mary Ann’s grandson. Ben is listed as a farmer on a fruit ranch and Clara is listed as a bookkeeper at a real estate office.
The 1922 & 1924 City Directory shows them living at 644 Ute avenue in Grand Junction Colorado and he is listed as a farmer.
He, at 47, is also listed on the 1920 United States Federal Census as living in Precinct 9, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado with his wife, Bertha, and their daughters, Lucile (1913-) and Mary (1920-). He is a farm laborer at a fruit orchard. They are renting their house.
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows him, at 57, living in District 32, Southwest Road, Redlands, Mesa County, Colorado. He is listed as a fruit farmer and his wife, Bertha E. (born 1883 in Michigan), was a sales lady in the clothing industry. Bertha’s father was born in New York and her mother in Michigan. They are listed with their two children: Lucile E. and Mary J. He owned his property.
He, at 47, is also listed on the 1920 United States Federal Census as living in Precinct 9, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado with his wife, Bertha, and their daughters, Lucile (1913-) and Mary (1920-). He is a farm laborer at a fruit orchard. They are renting their house.
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows him, at 57, living in District 32, Southwest Road, Redlands, Mesa County, Colorado. He is listed as a fruit farmer and his wife, Bertha E. (born 1883 in Michigan), was a sales lady in the clothing industry. Bertha’s father was born in New York and her mother in Michigan. They are listed with their two children: Lucile E. and Mary J. He owned his property.
He died on May 26, 1932 in Redding, California while making a delivery according to the Block Funeral Home records.
California Death Records indicate Butte, California.
He is buried in the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery in Gridley, California.
California Death Records indicate Butte, California.
He is buried in the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery in Gridley, California.
Merritt Linzey Snipes
Father of Ben Snipes
3G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: April 5, 1836 Yancey, North Carolina
Died: November 3, 1899
Parents: Ann Snipes & unknown
Married: Martha Ann Washburn on August 17, 1856 in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina according to North Carolina Marriage Records.
3G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: April 5, 1836 Yancey, North Carolina
Died: November 3, 1899
Parents: Ann Snipes & unknown
Married: Martha Ann Washburn on August 17, 1856 in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina according to North Carolina Marriage Records.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Merritt living with his mother, Anna, and his father-in-law, Levi Cresawn. Levi is listed as a farmer and they are living in Yancey County, NC.
The household included: Levi Cresawn(30); Merritt Snipes Cresawn (15); Jacob Cresawn (1); Anna Snipes Cresawn (27); Elizabeth J. Cresawn (5); and Mary A. Cresawn (3).
The household included: Levi Cresawn(30); Merritt Snipes Cresawn (15); Jacob Cresawn (1); Anna Snipes Cresawn (27); Elizabeth J. Cresawn (5); and Mary A. Cresawn (3).
He is listed on the 1860 United States Federal Census as living in Turkey Creek, McDowell County, North Carolina at the age of 26. His wife, Mary is listed with Rutha Snipes and an infant Snipes at 10 months old. He is shown as a farmer.
Merritt and Mary Ann had 10 children:
Ruth Armilda 1857-1926
John N. 1859-1925
Sarah 1862-1930
Jesse Sidney 1866-1941
James 1867-1931
Catherine Elizabeth 1870-
Benjamin 1872-1932
Candace Augusta 1874-1953
Charles W. 1876-1945
Edgar Alonzo 1876-1948
The U.S. Civil War Soldier Profiles show his enlistment date as July 16, 1862 in Mitchell County, North Carolina as a private. He was enlisted in Company A, 58th Regiment North Carolina Infantry. He was promoted to Full Sergeant on November 15, 1863. He was wounded to the face at Resaca, Georgia on May 15, 1864. He mustered out on May 12, 1865 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Merritt and his family living in the North Cove Township of McDowell County, North Carolina. He is listed as a farmer with his real estate value being $200 and his personal property value listed as $225. His household includes:
Mary Ann
James Angustin
Ruth
Not Named - 11 months
Thomas Snipes
John Law IW Chris
Sarah Tilman Chris
Jesse & Nancy A.
Ruth Armilda 1857-1926
John N. 1859-1925
Sarah 1862-1930
Jesse Sidney 1866-1941
James 1867-1931
Catherine Elizabeth 1870-
Benjamin 1872-1932
Candace Augusta 1874-1953
Charles W. 1876-1945
Edgar Alonzo 1876-1948
The U.S. Civil War Soldier Profiles show his enlistment date as July 16, 1862 in Mitchell County, North Carolina as a private. He was enlisted in Company A, 58th Regiment North Carolina Infantry. He was promoted to Full Sergeant on November 15, 1863. He was wounded to the face at Resaca, Georgia on May 15, 1864. He mustered out on May 12, 1865 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Merritt and his family living in the North Cove Township of McDowell County, North Carolina. He is listed as a farmer with his real estate value being $200 and his personal property value listed as $225. His household includes:
Mary Ann
James Angustin
Ruth
Not Named - 11 months
Thomas Snipes
John Law IW Chris
Sarah Tilman Chris
Jesse & Nancy A.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Merritt and his family living in District 133, North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina. He is listed as a physician and his household includes the following:
Name: Relation to Head - Where Buried
Mary Ann Snipes - wife - Mesa, CO
Candace Snipes - daughter - Mesa CO
John Snipes - son -
Edgar Alonzo Snipes - son - Spruce Pine, NC
Sarah A. Snipes - daughter - Charlotte, NC
Charles W. Snipes - son - Mesa, CO
Jesse Snipes - son - Mesa, CO
Carson Cresawn - half brother
Catherine Elizabeth Snipes - daughter - Mesa, CO
Lisa Cresawn - sister in law
Benjamin Snipes - son - Redding, CA
Name: Relation to Head - Where Buried
Mary Ann Snipes - wife - Mesa, CO
Candace Snipes - daughter - Mesa CO
John Snipes - son -
Edgar Alonzo Snipes - son - Spruce Pine, NC
Sarah A. Snipes - daughter - Charlotte, NC
Charles W. Snipes - son - Mesa, CO
Jesse Snipes - son - Mesa, CO
Carson Cresawn - half brother
Catherine Elizabeth Snipes - daughter - Mesa, CO
Lisa Cresawn - sister in law
Benjamin Snipes - son - Redding, CA
Ann Snipes
Mother of Merritt Snipes
4G Grandmother of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1823
Died: 1860
Parents: Thomas Snipes and Elizabeth Hanks Snipes
4G Grandmother of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1823
Died: 1860
Parents: Thomas Snipes and Elizabeth Hanks Snipes
At 16, she had a son that she named Merritt Linzey.
She later married a Levi Cresawn and had at least 3 more children: Jacob W., Elizabeth and Mary A. Levi fought with the 8th Tennessee Cavalry as a private on the Union side.
She later married a Levi Cresawn and had at least 3 more children: Jacob W., Elizabeth and Mary A. Levi fought with the 8th Tennessee Cavalry as a private on the Union side.
She is listed on the 1850 United States Federal Census living in Yancy County, North Carolina with her husband and children, including Merritt S., who was 15 at the time.
She died in 1860 in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Thomas Snipes
Father of Ann Snipes
5G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1772 Granville County, North Carolina
Died: after the month of June in 1870
Parents: unknown
Married: Elizabeth Hanks on December 28, 1793 in Granville County, North Carolina according to North Carolina Marriage Bonds. Bondsman: Portius Moore;Witness: R Stanford
5G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1772 Granville County, North Carolina
Died: after the month of June in 1870
Parents: unknown
Married: Elizabeth Hanks on December 28, 1793 in Granville County, North Carolina according to North Carolina Marriage Bonds. Bondsman: Portius Moore;Witness: R Stanford
Thomas and Elizabeth's children: Michael (1803-), Asberry (1810-), Harriet (1810-), Rachel (1819-1860) and Anne (1823-1860).
He is listed on the 1840 United States Federal Census living in Yancy County, North Carolina with a total of 5 white, free persons living in the household.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Thomas (70) and Elizabeth (75) living in Yancey County, North Carolina. He is listed as a farmer and his real estate value is listed at $1000.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Thomas and Elizabeth living in Grassy Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina. He is shown as a farmer.
The 1870 United States Federal Census (June) shows Thomas, 98, living with his grandson, Merritt, in North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina.
He died after June of 1870 in McDowell County, North Carolina.