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Family HistoryFamily History - Esther Margaret Payne


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Esther Margaret Payne and five of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Esther Margaret Payne,1 born 25 November 1900 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of Charles J. Payne and Julia Anna Crippin;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 21 January 1933.2 Esther married, 14 April 1920 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan, Clarence Arthur Snyder9 (born 31 May 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Albert Snyder and Anna Gutzner;5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Clarence died 28 January 1948 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan8). Esther and Clarence are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.2, 8

Children of Esther Margaret Payne and Clarence Arthur Snyder:

+2i. Albert Norman Snyder, born 20 January 1921 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 30 November 1980 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana. Married Carol M. Sliz.
+3ii. Charles Thomas Snyder, born 23 February 1922 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 19 February 1999. Married Ida E. McBride.

  1. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Esther Margaret Payne, born: 25 November 1900 in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Charles Payne, born in England; mother: Anna J. Crippin, born in Michigan.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Esther M. Payne Snyder, born: 25 November 1900 in Michigan; died: 21 January 1933 (from record, which includes details from her marriage registration; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, husband, and one child).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 148, Sheet No. 11B, Charles J. Payne, 44, England, farmer, general farm; wife of 23 years Anna J. Payne, 41, Michigan, 6 children, 4 living; daughter Rachael M. Payne, 18, Michigan; daughter Ruth N. Payne, 14, Michigan; daughter Esther M. Payne, 9, Michigan; ward Anna J. Payne, 3, Michigan; border Syrene Danner, 84, Vermont; border Arris Deaner, 57, Ohio, married for 3 years, carpenter, house.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 1A, Charles J. Payne, 54, England, farmer, general farming; wife Anna J. Payne, 52, Michigan; daughter Esther M. Payne, 19, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, first married age 23, farmer, general farm; wife Esther Snyder, 29, Michigan, first married age 19; son Albert Snyder, 9, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 8, Michigan; grandmother Johanna Gutzman, 78, Germany, widow.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, farmer, farming; wife Esther Snyder, 39, Michigan; son Albert Snyder, 19, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 18, Michigan.
  7. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Clarence Arthur Snyder, No. 34, born: 31 May 1896 in Chicago, Illinois; farmer; single.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Clarence A. Snyder, born: 31 May 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 29 January 1948 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes details from his marriage and death records; and provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and one child).
  9. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Clarence A. Snyder, age 23, born in Illinois, farmer, father: Albert Snyder; mother: Anna Gutzner; not previously married; Esther M. Payne, 19, Michigan, father: Charles Payne; mother: Anna Crippen; not previously married; married on 14 April 1920 in Watervliet, Berien County, Michigan.
Second and Third Generations
2. Albert Norman Snyder2 (Esther1), born 20 January 1921 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 30 November 1980 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.1, 2 Albert married, 3 July 1946, Carol M. Sliz7 (born 11 April 1924 in Lawton, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of John Sliz and Martha Laskowa;5, 6, 7 Carol died 18 October 2000 in Harvey, Cook County, Illinois6, 7). Albert and Carol are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 6

Children of Albert Norman Snyder and Carol M. Sliz:

 4i. Martha Snyder.
 5ii. Karen Snyder.

3. Charles Thomas Snyder2 (Esther1), born 23 February 1922 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 19 February 1999.8, 10 Charles married, 1 November 1945 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Ida E. McBride9 (born 9 July 1922 in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan, the daughter of Carroll McBride and Jessie Blair;9, 11, 12 Ida died 30 July 200712). Charles and Ida are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.12, 8

Child of Charles Thomas Snyder and Ida E. McBride:

 6i. Sue Ellen Snyder, born ca. 1947 in Michigan.11

  1. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Albert N. Snyder, born: 1921; died: 30 November 1980 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  2. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 1980, Albert N. Snyder, died: Monday [date not given] in Gary, Indiana, born: 20 January 1921 in Lawrence, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, daughters, mother and brother.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, first married age 23, farmer, general farm; wife Esther Snyder, 29, Michigan, first married age 19; son Albert Snyder, 9, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 8, Michigan; grandmother Johanna Gutzman, 78, Germany, widow.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, farmer, farming; wife Esther Snyder, 39, Michigan; son Albert Snyder, 19, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 18, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 103-767, Sheet No. 19, Albert N. Snyder, 29, Michigan, machine operator, steel factory; wife Carol M. Snyder, 25, Michigan; brother in law Edward Sliz, 36, Illinois, experimenting, manufacturing tractors company.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Carol M. Snyder, born: 1924; died: 2000 (from record).
  7. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 18 October 2002, Carol M. Snyder, died: 18 October 2002 in Harvey, Illinois; born: 11 April 1924 in Lawton [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, and brothers.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Charles T. Snyder, born: 23 February 1922; died; 19 February 1999 (from record).
  9. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Charles T. Snyder, born: 23 February 1922 in Lawrence, Michigan; father: Clarence L. [Snyder]; mother: Esther Payne; Ida E. McBride, born: 9 July 1922 in Wayland, Michigan; father: Carroll McBride; mother: Jessie Blair; married on 1 November 1945 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
  10. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 20 February 1999, Charles T. Snyder, died 19 February 1999, age 76; born in Lawrence, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, daughter, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kent County, Wyoming, E.D. 41-108, Sheet No. 4, Charles T. Snyder, 28, Michigan, press operator, stove and refrigerator mfg.; wife Ida E. Snyder, 27, Michigan, grinder operator, injector and auto mfg.; daughter Sue Ellen Snyder, 3, Michigan.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Ida E. Snyder, born: 9 July 1922; died: 30 July 2007 (from record).