Jefferson B. Snyder

Jefferson B. Snyder (January 19, 1859 October 18, 1951), was a lawyer and politician from the Mississippi River delta country of northeastern Louisiana. Snyder became a virtual political boss of Madison, Tensas, and East Carroll parishes; his leadership was rarely challenged, and politicians courted his endorsements.

Jefferson B. Snyder
Louisiana State Representative
for Madison Parish
In office
1892–1893
Preceded byG. M. Bedford
J. G. Hawks
Succeeded byW. T. King
District Attorney of the 6th Judicial District
In office
December 1904  1948
Succeeded byThompson L. Clarke
Personal details
Born(1859-01-19)January 19, 1859
St. Joseph, Tensas Parish
Louisiana
DiedOctober 18, 1951(1951-10-18) (aged 92)
Vicksburg, Warren County
Mississippi
Cause of deathLengthy illness
Resting placeSilver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseNever married
RelationsRobert H. Snyder
Residence(s)Tallulah, Louisiana
Alma materTulane University Law School
OccupationLawyer; District attorney
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