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| | Ancestors of Johann Nicholaus Schneider |
 | | The Snyders or Schneiders are a numerous and respected family of the southeastern section of Northumberland County, with which region they have been identified for several successive generations. |
 | | Johann Nicholas Schneider and his family were Lutherans, and in 1778 helped to organize Himmel's Church, and in 1818 he assisted in the building of the new church, the old log structure being replaced by one of stone. |
 | | To Johann Nicholas and Anna Maria Schneider were born six children: Johan Jacob, Johan Peter, Abraham, George, Maria Christina (1779-1859, married Andraes Geist) and Anna Catharine (born July 6, 1792, married Johan Georg Erdman, 1787-1858; she died Aug. 20, 1842, and is buried at Herb Church). |
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