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Brunswick Distinguished CitizenDistinguished Citizen 1976

John Nevin Souder Sr, 1868 – 1936, DC 1976 Spouse: Fanny Rhodes Castle Father: George C Souder Mother: Mary Catharine Wire Children: Emogene Rhodes Birth: 25 Jul 1868 Jefferson, Frederick, Maryland, USA Death: 21 Sep 1936 Residence: 1880 Petersville, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Brunswick: 100 Years of History (1990) (1868-1936) Honored 1976 In 1908 John Souder, Sr., bought Springdale Farm located on the northeast side of Souder Road, which was later named in his honor. He was a pioneer in pasteurization in Brunswick and his was the second dairy to sell milk in glass bottles in this area. In 1909 he was involved in planning and building the First Reformed Church on West Potomac Street in Brunswick and in 1918 helped organize the Petersville Farmers Club. He was instrumental in organizing the Brunswick Cooperative Association in 1922, serving as its first president and remaining until his death in 1936. Mr. Souder helped organize the first Parent-Teachers Association at East Brunswick School and was a director of Peoples National Bank for many years.