Snell, Thomas, Dd

Snell, Thomas, D.D., a Congregational minister, was born in Cummington, Mass., Nov. 21, 1774; graduated at Dartmouth College in 1795, and was ordained pastor at North Brookfield, Mass., in 1798, where he continued pastor until his death, May 4, 1862. Dr. Snell's influence upon the Church, town, and brethren in the ministry was much felt. He was a pioneer in temperance and slavery reform, and was much interested in missionary and educational movements. He published several sermons, conversations on baptism, etc. See Congregational Quarterly, 1862, p. 317-332.