About Jacob F. James
Lived 1817 – 1892 (aged 74). Jacob F. James was an American politician.
Jacob Franklin James (July 9, 1817 – April 15, 1892 ) was an American politician who served as the second and seventh mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire.
First election James was the Whig candidate for mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, he was elected on May 22, 1847, and was sworn in on May 25, 1847. He was reelected in 1848. James served until his successor was sworn in as mayor on October 6, 1849.
Second election In 1857, as a result of a November 1856 election, James again became the mayor of Manchester.
Death James died on April 15, 1892.
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Who was Jacob F. James?
Two-time mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire
When was Jacob F. James born?
Jacob F. James was born on 9 July 1817.
When did Jacob F. James die?
Jacob F. James died on 15 April 1892.
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Jacob F. James was a politician.
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Jacob F. James was American.
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