Jacob Shriver

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.

Jacob Shriver
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district
In office 1828–1828 Serving with George Bowlus, David Kemp, William S. McPherson
Preceded by	Nicholas Holtz, David Kemp, Francis Thomas
Succeeded by	Roderick Dorsey, John Kinzer, Isaac Shriver, Francis Thomas
Personal details
Born	(1779-12-19)December 19, 1779 Frederick County, Maryland, U.S.
Died	October 15, 1841(1841-10-15) (aged 61)
Spouse	Anna Eva Hupert ​ (m. 1806)​
Children	5
Parent	David Shriver (father)
Relatives	Isaac Shriver (brother) David Shriver Jr. (brother) Edward Shriver (nephew)
Occupation	Politician farmer

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]