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Governor of West Virginia from 1871-1877 and 1881-1885. During John Jacob's first administration, the 1872 Constitutional Convention was called and a new state constitution ratified. Among the changes the term of governor was increased from two years to four.

John J. Jacob, Governor of West Virginia

Identifier:
037979
Title:
John J. Jacob, Governor of West Virginia
Date:
Undated
Description:
Governor of West Virginia from 1871-1877 and 1881-1885. During John Jacob's first administration, the 1872 Constitutional Convention was called and a new state constitution ratified. Among the changes the term of governor was increased from two years to four.
Subjects:
Portraits--Governors.
Personal Names:
Jacob, John J. (John Jeremiah), 1829-1893
Corporate Names:
West Virginia. Governor (1871-1877 : Jacob)
Acquisition Source:
Book, 'Prominent Men of West Virginia', 1890
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView