Jacob Kuechler | |
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| 8th Land Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 19, 1870 – January 20, 1874 | |
| Governor | Edmund J. Davis |
| Preceded by | Joseph Spence |
| Succeeded by | Johann J. Groos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1823 Hesse-Darmstadt |
| Died | April 4, 1893 (aged 70) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marie Petri |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Giessen |
Jacob Kuechler (February 18, 1823 – April 4, 1893) was a surveyor, conscientious objector during the American Civil War, and commissioner of the Texas General Land Office. Kuechler pioneered the science of dendrochronology to date natural events.