About Jacob Shriver
Lived 1779 – 1841 (aged 61–62). Jacob Shriver was an 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.
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. His brothers were Isaac and David Jr.
Career Shriver served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, in 1828. He worked as a farmer. Shriver was a member of the Reformed Church.
Shriver died on October 15, 1841.
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