Snider, Jacob
Variant namesJacob 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
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associatedWith | Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893. | person |
associatedWith | Great Britain. War Office. | corporateBody |
correspondedWith | Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 | person |
associatedWith | Horsfield, Timothy, 1708-1773 | person |
associatedWith | Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857 | person |
associatedWith | Mcculloh, Richard Sears | person |
associatedWith | North American Land Company. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Snider, John Vaughan | person |
associatedWith | Snider, John Vaughan. | person |
associatedWith | Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 | person |
associatedWith | Vaughan, John, 1755-1841. | person |
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Birth 1811
Death 1866
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