Jacob B. Snyder

Jacob B. Snyder (July 2, 1866 – April 7, 1951) was an American politician and lawyer from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Starrk County from 1898 to 1902.

Early life Jacob B. Snyder was born on July 2, 1866, at his family's farm near Osnaburg Township, Stark County, Ohio, to Mary (née Bolinger) (died 1897) and Jacob B. Snyder (1826–1891). His father was a farmer. Snyder was educated near Osnaburg. He graduated from the Cincinnati Law College with a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to the bar in 1892. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1898 to 1902. He ran for speaker of the house, but withdrew from the race. He then continued his law practice in Canton.

Personal life Snyder married Alice Steinmetz, daughter of George Steinmetz, of Pike Township on November 27, 1894. They had two children, Bernice and Huber. Snyder moved from Osnaburg to Canton in 1899.

Snyder died on April 7, 1951, in Canton.