Cleveland Snow

1920–1925. barnwell, south carolina

Cleveland Snow was born on August 21, 1920, in South Carolina to Melvyn Snow and Maggie Neville. He was a member of a family rooted in the Mingo community. Cleveland’s life was tragically brief; he passed away on June 9, 1925, at the age of four.

  • Father: Melvyn Snow

    Mother: Maggie Neville

  • Full Name: Cleveland Snow

    Sex: Male

    Color or Race: Negro

    Marital Status: Single (Child)

    Date of Birth: August 21, 1920

    Age: 4 years, 9 months, 18 days

    Occupation: None

    Birthplace: South Carolina

    Place of Death: Mingo, Williamsburg Co., S.C.

    Date of Death: June 9, 1925

    Cause of Death: Broncho-pneumonia (duration ~83 days); Contributory: Chronic Myocarditis (duration ~13 days)

    Father: Melvyn Snow

    Mother's Maiden Name: Maggie Neville

    Informant: Melvyn Snow

    Place of Burial: Warren Chapel

    Date Filed: June 10, 1925

  • The death certificate records the primary cause of his passing as broncho-pneumonia, an illness that afflicted him for approximately 83 days.

    A contributory factor was noted as chronic myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle. In 1925, before the widespread availability of antibiotics, these conditions posed a severe and often insurmountable threat to young children.

    The prolonged nature of his illness highlights the immense physical struggle he endured and the deep grief his family would have navigated while providing dedicated home-based care throughout his lengthy decline.

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