Jacob Rinehart

Jacob Rinehart (April 26, 1834 – August 17, 1907) was an American politician, physician and judge from Maryland.

Early life Jacob Rinehart was born on April 26, 1834, in Carroll County, Maryland, to John Rinehart. His brother was William G. Rinehart, who later worked as a tax collector.

Career After graduating, Rinehart moved to Westminster, Maryland. In the fall of 1858, he moved to Fairfield, Pennsylvania, and started a medical practice. In March 1864, he moved to Frizzellburg, Maryland. He practiced medicine there for over 40 years. He served as justice of the peace. He was elected twice as a judge of the orphan's court of Carroll County. He served as chief judge for eight years.

Rinehart died on August 17, 1907, at his home in Frizzellburg. He was buried in Baust Cemetery.