Rare! Civil War Era Antique IRVING SNELL LITTLE FALLS NEW YORK Empty Jewelry Box

  
Snell, Irving Little Falls, was born in the town of Manheim. He received his education in the common schools here and in the Little Falls Academy. After the completion of his studies he taught school for two terms, and in 1857 inaugurated his present jewelry and musical merchandise business, which he has successfully conducted since that period.

Snell's ancestors located upon a tract of land (3,000 acres) granted them by King George, near Little Falls, which is known as Snell's Bush, and upon which five generations have since lived. During the Revolution nine members of the Snell family participated in the battle of Oriskany, seven of whom were slain. Irving Snell's grandfather was in the war of 1812. Snell married Cloa Richmond, a daughter of Alvan Richmond.

They have one daughter, Annie. From "History of Herkimer County, New York" by G. Part II, "Family Sketches, " p 219. Authentic Civil War Era 19th Century IRVING SNELL LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK (Historical Hudson River Valley Family) empty 4 1/2" wide x 3" deep x 1 1/4 tall electric teal blue silk lined jewelry box for pair or large Brooch pin! Please check photos carefully, all my Items are either Estate, Vintage or Antique.

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Civil War Era Antique IRVING SNELL LITTLE FALLS NEW YORK Empty Jewelry Box" is in sale since Thursday, December 29, 2016. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Jewelry Boxes & Organizers\Jewelry Boxes". The seller is "*antiques" and is located in Dallas, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Irving Snell, Little Falls NY
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States