Jacob B. Snyder (July 2, 1866 – April 7, 1951) was an American politician and lawyer from Ohio.

Jacob B. Snyder was born on July 2, 1866, at his family's farm near Osnaburg Township, Stark County, Ohio, to Mary (née Bolinger) (died 1897) and Jacob B. Snyder (1826–1891).

[1] At the age of 18, Snyder qualified and taught two winter terms at district schools in the area.

[1][2] After graduating, Snyder worked as a lawyer in Osnaburg for one year.

[4][5] He ran for speaker of the house, but withdrew from the race.