Jacob Shriver
American politician
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.
01Early 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. His brothers were Isaac and David Jr.
02Career
Shriver served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, in 1828. He worked as a farmer.
03Personal life
Shriver married Anna Eva Hupert in 1806. They had five children, David Hupert, Abraham Feree, Mary Anna, Caroline Eltinge and Augustus. His nephew Edward Shriver served in the state legislature. Shriver was a member of the Reformed Church.
Shriver died on October 15, 1841.
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