Jacob Snively
Arizona and Texas pioneer (1809–1871) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacob Snively (1809–1871) was a surveyor, civil engineer, officer of the Texian Army and the Army of the Republic of Texas, California 49er, miner, and Arizona pioneer.
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Jacob Snively | |
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Born | 1809 |
Died | 1871 (aged 62) |
Burial place | Jack Swilling house property in Black Canyon City, Arizona Territory. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | surveyor, civil engineer, soldier, military officer, ambassador, paymaster general, quartermaster, government official, prospector, mine owner, judge |
Employer(s) | Republic of Texas government, self-employed |
Known for | Being a soldier and government official for the Republic of Texas and discovering gold and silver mines in California, Arizona, and New Mexico |
Relatives | David Snively (twin brother) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
Service/ | Texian Army (1835–1836) Army of the Republic of Texas (1836–1837, 1839, 1843) |
Rank | Captain (Texian Army) Colonel (Army of the Republic of Texas) |
Unit | First Infantry Regiment, Company A, Texian Army |
Commands held | First Infantry Regiment, Company B, Texian Army |
Battles/wars | Texas Revolution |
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