Jacob Snively

Jacob Snively
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.[1]
Born1809
Died1871 (aged 62)
Burial placeJack Swilling house property in Black Canyon City, Arizona Territory.
NationalityAmerican
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 forBeing a soldier and government official for the Republic of Texas and discovering gold and silver mines in California, Arizona, and New Mexico
RelativesDavid Snively (twin brother)
Military career
AllegianceRepublic of Texas Republic of Texas
Service / branchTexian Army (1835–1836)
Republic of Texas Army of the Republic of Texas (1836–1837, 1839, 1843)
RankCaptain (Texian Army)
Colonel (Army of the Republic of Texas)
UnitFirst Infantry Regiment, Company A, Texian Army
CommandsFirst Infantry Regiment, Company B, Texian Army
Battles / warsTexas 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.

  1. ^ "Long-dead quintet has stone markers". www.apcrp.org. American Pioneer & Cemetery Research Project.