A. Loudon Snowden

Archibald Loudon Snowden (August 11, 1835 – September 7, 1912) was an American politician and diplomat during the late 19th century. Early life Snowden was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on August 11, 1835. He was a son of Margery Bines (née Louden) and Isaac Wayne Snowden. His siblings included Nathaniel Randolph Snowden, John Ross Snowden, Sarah Gustine Snowden Stewart, and Maude Loudon Snowden. Their uncle, James Ross Snowden, was a director of the United States Mint. His father was a surgeon in the U.S. Army and served in the First Seminole War under General Jackson and was wounded at Fort Scott. Snowden graduated from Jefferson College in 1856. Career Following his graduation in 1856, he was made register of the United States Mint 7 May 1857. Politically, Snowden was a Democrat until 1860 when he switched to the Republican party believing that the Democrats' policies were detrimental to the manufacturing interests of the country.