Snyder, New York: A Brief History

Michael Snyder's eponymous settlement became a hamlet of Amherst in Western New York that boasts a rich history dating back to its origins. The Snyders and other early settlers established several town institutions and landmarks- including the first mercantile and band hall- that gave locals a sense of community. Further, because of their humanitarian spirit, residents cultivated a sense of generosity and tolerance, evidenced by the practice of donating instruments to schoolchildren and embracing the Seneca Indian tribe as equals. Lifelong resident and Snyder descendant Julianna Fiddler- Woite relates her family's colorful history and recounts the fascinating development of this unique hamlet.