Name/Title
Snowdn, John MaugridgeDescription
1. (1815) Born Philadelphia, in 1776, Studied printing with Mathew Carey.
Moved to western Pennsylvania and eventually, in 1811, to Pittsburgh. Bought
the Commonwealth, news paper and changing the name to the Mercury . In 1815
Directory he is listed as Printer, Bookbinder and editor of the Mercury.
Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania, by John w. Jordan. pg.
1260.Also Known As
John Maugridge SnowdenBiographical Information
Occupation
Printer Newspaper owner and Bookbinder