Jacob Fawcett
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Preceded byConrad Hollenbeck
Succeeded byAndrew M. Morrissey
Appointed byAshton C. Shallenberger
Preceded byNew court seat
The Honorable Jacob Fawcett | |
|---|---|
| Acting Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court | |
| In office January 21, 1915 – January 25, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Conrad Hollenbeck |
| Succeeded by | Andrew M. Morrissey |
| Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1909 – January 4, 1917 | |
| Appointed by | Ashton C. Shallenberger |
| Preceded by | New court seat |
| Succeeded by | James R. Dean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1847 |
| Died | April 19, 1928 (aged 81) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Margaret J. Doxey (m. 1868) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Unit | 16th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Jacob Fawcett (April 9, 1847 – April 19, 1928) was an American lawyer and jurist, who served eight years on the Nebraska Supreme Court (1909–1917), and was acting chief justice in 1915.