Snider, Jacob

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Birth 1811

Death 1866

Biographical notes:

Jacob Snider (1811-1866), of Philadelphia, Pa., was an inventor of artillery, notably the Snider rifle which was used by the British Army. His son John Vaughan Snider was also an inventor. They were both involved in a lawsuit against the British government for compensation for the design of the Snider rifle.

From the guide to the Jacob Snider papers, 1840-1873, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Jacob Snider (1811-1866), of Philadelphia, Pa., was an inventor of artillery, notably the Snider rifle which was used by the British Army.

His son John Vaughan Snider was also an inventor. They were both involved in a lawsuit against the British government for compensation for the design of the Snider rifle.

From the description of Jacob Snider papers, 1840-1873. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122598025