Jacob Shriver (December 19, 1779 – October 15, 1841) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the

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, representing Frederick County in 1828.

Early life

Jacob Shriver was born on December 19, 1779, at

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in Frederick County (later Carroll County), Maryland, to Rebecca (née Ferree) and

David Shriver David Shriver (baptized Johann Theobaldt Schreiber; April 28, 1735 – January 30, 1826) was an American politician and judge from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, Maryland, Fred ...

. His brothers were

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and David Jr.

Career

Shriver served as a member of the

, representing Frederick County, in 1828. He worked as a farmer.

Personal 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 Edward Shriver (December 8, 1812 – February 26, 1896) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, Maryland, Frederick County from 1843 to 1844. Early life ...

served in the state legislature. Shriver was a member of the Reformed Church. Shriver died on October 15, 1841.

References

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