New Updates

Well, I have certainly been neglecting my blog since my last post. I think that I should be excused because of all the activities going on in my life.

On September 5, one of Meaghan's schoolmates, Tyler Schilhabel, was injured riding an ATV at the Pismo Dunes. He was paralyzed, and flown to Stanford Medical Center for surgery. Tyler was the starting quarterback for the Independence HS Falcons varsity team. Needless to say, the school was in total shock. What happened over the next week was not only a blessed miracle, but a emotionally charged example of a true community. The school, the community, and other places throughout the nation began a prayer chain that has overwhelmed almost all who have witnessed it. The school began fund raising, and there has been thousands of dollars raised for the Schilhabel family for Tyler's medical expenses. The greatest proof of God's love has been the wonderful progress that Tyler has experienced. (See the family's blog www.schilhabelstrong.blogspot.com) He is a true example of the miracle of God's love and grace.

Back to the Snyder family, I was blessed to find out last weekend that my oldest daughter, Caitlyn, and her boyfriend, Josh Hall, are going to be parents. The baby is due somewhere around May 8, 2011. They are a little overwhelmed, but very happy that this wonderful blessing will be part of our family next year.

I started back to school last week. Consequently, I will probably have less time for updates, but will continue to try and update life and the family history of my ancestors. I hope that I can continue to share stories and stats of my family for all those who are interested.

Okay, here is the first attempt at including my family history with my blog. I am doing this for my own amusement, as well as for my family members whom I will inform that I am doing this, partially so I can share this information with the family.

These pictures are my great-grandmother, Manda Turner Shackelford Horn. Manda was born in Wright County, Missouri June 3,1882. She was the fourth daughter of George Washington Shackelford and Cloyana Ferdelia Williams. They moved to Hartville, Wright County, Missouri after the Civil War from Roane County, TN. They had 11 children.

Manda married Arthur Horn in 1902. He had come to the area from Louisiana. They had three daughters, one died at birth. The other two, Ruth and Vee moved with their parents to Idaho for Arthur to manage a ranch, and Manda to be the cook for the ranch hands. While there, both Manda and Ruth were stricken with the Spanish Influenza. Ruth died first,in October 1918, and the family returned to Missouri to be with family. While there, Manda died in January of 1919. Arthur then took his daughter, Vee, to California to try his hands in the oilfields of Kern County. There, Vee met the Wigginton family....and that led to ME!

Next up, some of the Wigginton information.