The Snidow & Phlegar families of the New River Valley

UPDATED JUNE 2004

Here you will find information on the Snidow, Phlegar and related families of the New River Valley compiled from family books, manuscripts, and information from the Snidow Family Association.

Given the peculiar spellings of both surnames, it is likely that if one or both turn up in your research, you will find a connection to the individuals listed herein.

The Snidow Family Association has an annual reunion in Pembroke, Virginia every August. If you are interested in finding out more about the Association and the Snidow Newsletter, please write & I will provide the contact info.

I warmly encourage any additional information or corrections to this information.

Family Photos

• Christian Newton Snidow's family (27 KB)
  seated l-r: Waller T. Snidow, Louisa Turner Snidow, Samuel W. Snidow standing l-r: Phoebe Snidow, Pricie S. French, Sallie S. Phlegar circa 1920
• Christian Newton Snidow (1845-1886) (25 KB)
  (photo circa 1880) Christian N. Snidow enlisted in the army of the Confederate States of America in the spring of 1862 at age 16. He was a private in Capt. William Dulaney's Company of Giles County Reserves of the 4th VA Battalion in Col. Robert T. Preston's Brigade, which is recorded on page 478 in David E. Johnston's "History of the Middle New River Settlements." He served more than two years, part of the time was spent driving an ambulance and caring for wounded soldiers.
• Barbara Elizabeth Phlegar (1854-1902) (24 KB)
  Daughter of John S. Phlegar and Elizabeth E. Snidow. Married (1) Ulysses H. Jones; (2) Jacob Albert.
• Lelia Jones Snidow (1879-1965) & children (28 KB)
  Daughter of Barbara Phlegar Jones. Pictured with Sylvan and Annabel Snidow.
• Snidow farm at Norcross c. 1930 (61 KB)
  Located at the mouth of Big Stoney Creek, this was the home of Christian N. Snidow and Samuel W. Snidow. The cemetery is located on the top right side of the hill, but cannot be seen in this photo. The family gave Southern Railway the right-of-way through the property.
• Family photo at Phlegar/Johnston farm c. 1915 (39 KB)
  Winfred Phlegar, Susan French, Louisa Snidow, Betty Davis, Josie Davis, Pricie S. French, James Phlegar, Sallie S. Phlegar, Anna P. Snidow, Waller Snidow, Phoebe Snidow, Roxie Phlegar - OTHERS UNKNOWN, PERHAPS OF THE DAVIS FAMILY

Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

• Genealogy Report: Descendants of John Shneido


• Genealogy Report: Descendants of Hans Georg Pflueger

Related Files

• Phlegar information from "Floyd County: A History" (9 KB)
  pp. 152-156. Book written by Dr. Amos Wood.
• David E. Johnston information on the Snidow family (16 KB)
  Citations from David E. Johnstons "History of the Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory" (orginally published 1906).

Related Links

• Snidow Family Association