John Henry Jacobs

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John Henry Jacobs (April 18, 1847 – 1934) was a pioneer of the sandstone industry in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,[1] particularly of Jacobsville Sandstone. He owned and operated a number of sandstone quarries.[2]

He was born in Lorain County, Ohio, on April 18, 1847.[3] In 1885, he founded the town of Jacobsville, Michigan, which bears his name.[4] He served as mayor of Marquette, Michigan, from 1895 to 1896.[5] He was elected to the office 976 to 595 on the Republican Party ticket.[6]

Notes

  1. ↑ Eckert, p. 31
  2. ↑ Biographical, p. 405.
  3. ↑ Memorial, p. 610.
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  5. ↑ Biographical, p. 406-7.
  6. ↑ Memorial, p. 612.

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