Jake Fisher (judge)
American judge and politician (1871–1951)
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Jacob Fisher (May 26, 1871 – September 6, 1951) was an American judge and politician from West Virginia. He served as a member of the state house and senate before being elected to a West Virginia circuit court seat.[1] He was the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of West Virginia in the 1924 election.
Preceded byHiram Campbell
Succeeded byFred L. Fox
Succeeded byE. B. Carlin
BornMay 26, 1871
Flatwoods, West Virginia, U.S.
Jake Fisher | |
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| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office December 1, 1904 – December 1, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Hiram Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Fred L. Fox |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Braxton County | |
| In office December 1, 1898 – December 1, 1902 | |
| Succeeded by | E. B. Carlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 26, 1871 Flatwoods, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 1951 (aged 80) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Ella Byrd Corbett (m. 1897) |
| Education | |
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