Frederick Snider

Frederick Snider
Ontario MPP
In office
1902–1903
Preceded byEdwin Clarendon Carpenter
Succeeded byArchibald Little
ConstituencyNorfolk North
Personal details
Born
Frederick Samuel Snider

September 2, 1854[1]
Windham Township, Norfolk County, Ontario
DiedFebruary 10, 1918(1918-02-10) (aged 63)
Simcoe, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpouseCaroline E. Douglas
OccupationPhysician

Frederick Samuel Snider (September 2, 1854—February 10, 1918) was a provincial politician, physician, and sheriff in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. He was born in Windham Township in Norfolk County, Ontario, and received his medical degree from McGill University. He practiced medicine in Simcoe, Teeterville, and Waterford and served on the county council for four years before becoming warden in 1898.[2]

In the 1902 Ontario general election he was the Conservative Party of Ontario candidate in Norfolk North and was elected by a margin of 23 votes.[3][4] The results were challenged in court and it was alleged prior to the hearing that the Conservatives were attempting to discourage witnesses being called to support the challenge by distributing handbills threatening with jail time anyone "bribed" to give evidence.[5] The petition to overturn the results alleged that Snider was paid a fee by the Conservative Party to stand as a candidate. It was further alleged that sums ranging from $2 to $5 were paid to fifty individuals in exchange for their votes[6] and that free railway tickets were provided to several voters.[7] In the resulting trial, five charges of corrupt election practices were upheld after Snider admitted accepting $500 from the Conservative Party.[8] Snider was unseated, his seat was declared vacant and a by-election was held[9] for which Snider was re-nominated as the Conservative candidate.[10] The Liberal candidate, Archibald Little, defeated Snider by 55 votes.[11]

Snider served as sheriff of Norfolk County from 1908 until his death in 1918.[2]

  1. ^ "Ancestry Education | Our resources will bring your classroom to life".
  2. ^ a b "Death of Dr F.S. Snider", The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 11 Feb 1918: 13.
  3. ^ DEATH OF MR. J.W. MUNRO: The Liberal Member-- Elect For North Renfrew MAJORITY THREE Question of a New Election Discussed THE OFFICIAL RETURNS Premier Ross Majority Over 600-- Mr. Hannn, Conservative, Elected in West Lambton by 151-- No Important Changes, Special Despatch to The Globe.  The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 02 June 1902: 8
  4. ^ THE NAPANEE RE-COUNT: Candidates Are Tied and Returning Officer Decides LATEST RETURNS Official Figures From Nearly All Ridings NOTE FROM MR. BARBER Returning Officer From North Hastings Discusses Charges Made Against Him-- Re-couut to be Held In North Grey, Special Despatch to The Globe, John K Barber.  The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 07 June 1902: 8.
  5. ^ FEAR THE EVIDENCE: North Norfolk Conservatives Anxious About the Protest, Special Despatch to The Globe, The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 20 Oct 1902: 5.
  6. ^ CHARGES OF CONSPIRACY: PARTICULARS FILED IN N. NORFOLK ELECTION PROTEST Alleged That Fred. S. Snider, the Candidate Was Paid a Sam of Money by tbe Conservative Association to Contest the Election, The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 24 Oct 1902: 5.
  7. ^ MORE ELECTION CHARGES: Railway Tickets Were Supplied to Voters-- Dates of Trials The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 25 Oct 1902: 9
  8. ^ FIVE CHARGES IN FIVE MINUTES: Record of Corruption Proven in North Norfolk A FIFTEEN-MINUTE TRIAL Another Seat Abandoned by the Conservatives Following Example of Mr. Monteith. in North Perth, Dr. Snider Finds Volume of Proof Against Him Too Strong and Vacates Special Despatch to The Globe.  The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 05 Nov 1902: 8.
  9. ^ THE BYE-ELECTIONS: POLLING ON FIRST WEDNESDAY IN JANUARY Worth Perth, North Norfolk and North Grey Seats to he Filled-- Nominations on December 31, The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 20 Dec 1902:
  10. ^ NORTH MORFOLK NOMINATION: Mr. A. M. Little and Dr. Snider the Candidates NO JOINT MEETING Dr. Snider Objects to Meet Mr. John Charlton Liberal Meeting at Boston Addressed by Messrs. Charlton and Carpenter--Mr. Little at Lynneyille, Special Despatch to The Globe.  The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 01 Jan 1903: 2.
  11. ^ THE BLAKE-FOY-WHITNEY COMBINATION GOES DOWN IN COMPLETE DEFEAT: Liberals Viorious in Bye-elections in North Norfolk, . .. Perth and North Grey Premier Ross Has Now a Majority of Five in the House, With North Renfrew, a Fairly Safe Seat, Vacant-- No Longer Any Doubt that the Government Will Continue to Rule Ontario-- Owen Sound and Stratford Were the Pivotal Points in North Grey and North Perth-- The Premier's Motto Still is," Build Up Ontario." CONGRATULATORY TELEGRAMS Premier Ross Receives Greetings From His Friends Special Despatches to The GlobeTHE PARTY STANDING.  The Globe (1844-1936); Toronto, Ont.. 08 Jan 1903: 1.