County's Canal Era History Brought to Life at Library by Snyder

Jim Snyder, Jr., President of the Blair County Genealogical Society, presented "Canal Era Personalities" to those in attendance at the Williamsburg Public Library, last Thursday evening, November 15.

He began getting into history in 1983, before joining the Genealogical Society in 1985. Snyder has served on the board since he joined.

Before COVID, the Hollidaysburg Area Library received a grant, and that's when Snyder began his research on the county's canal history.

"Some of these stories are really funny," he said.

Jacob Wertz (1795-1883) wanted to change the canal basin location, but was dr...