Legacy
Snowball died in 1907 at the age of 69, a wealthy and influential man. But, changing fortunes and a lack of the same great entrepreneurial flair in the next generation prevented a dynasty being established. His businesses were divided among his children and gradually frittered away.
Snowball's mill in Chatham was caught up in the postwar depression of 1919 and closed.
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