Jacob Zern
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Succeeded byEdward Francis Blewitt
BornFebruary 24, 1845
DiedMarch 20, 1926 (aged 81)
Lehighton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Jacob Zern | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1902–1906 | |
| Succeeded by | Edward Francis Blewitt |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1879–1882 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1845 |
| Died | March 20, 1926 (aged 81) Lehighton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Fusion |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (MD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Jacob Zern (February 24, 1845 – March 20, 1926) was an American physician, judge, and politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania State Senate.
Zern was born in New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. Zern's father was a reverend.[1] Zern was the descendant of immigrants from Germany.[2] He attended local public schools and the Millersville State Normal School. Zern served in the American Civil War, where he was assigned to guard rail lines in Berkeley County, West Virginia. After he was discharged, Zern earned a Doctor of Medicine from the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.[3]