Jacob Shriver Explained

Jacob Shriver
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1828
Term End:1828
Successor:Roderick Dorsey, John Kinzer, Isaac Shriver, Francis Thomas
Birth Date:19 December 1779
Birth Place:Frederick County, Maryland, U.S.
Children:5
Relatives:Isaac Shriver (brother)
David Shriver Jr. (brother)
Edward Shriver (nephew)

Jacob Shriver (December 19, 1779 – October 15, 1841) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1828.

Early life

Jacob Shriver was born on December 19, 1779, at Little Pipe Creek in Frederick County (later Carroll County), Maryland, to Rebecca (née Ferree) and David Shriver.[1] His brothers were Isaac and David Jr.[2]

Career

Shriver served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, in 1828.[1] [3] He worked as a farmer.[1]

Personal life

Shriver married Anna Eva Hupert in 1806. They had five children, David Hupert, Abraham Feree, Mary Anna, Caroline Eltinge and Augustus.[1] His nephew Edward Shriver served in the state legislature.[4] Shriver was a member of the Reformed Church.[1]

Shriver died on October 15, 1841.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jacob Shriver . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2005-06-20 . 2024-03-09.
  2. Web site: David Shriver . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2014-02-06 . 2024-03-09.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2010-01-04 . 2024-03-09.
  4. Web site: Edward Shriver (1812–1896) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2005-06-20 . 2024-03-22.