Jacob Snively
Jacob Snively | |
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Jacob Snively was buried by Jack Swilling an Arizona pioneer on his property in Black Canyon City. The Sniverly grave site is located where the rocks and small cactus are pictured. | |
| 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 | First Infantry Regiment, Company B, Texian Army |
| Battles / wars | Texas Revolution |
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.