About Preston Jacobus
Lived 1864 – 1911 (aged 47). Preston Jacobus was an American politician.
Preston N. Jacobus (February 25, 1864 – November 28, 1911) was an American real estate developer, businessman, and politician. He served one term as Mayor of Tucson, Arizona Territory. Jacobus was a member of the Republican Party.
Jacobus Avenue in Tucson, Arizona is named after Jacobus.
Biography Jacobus was born on February 25, 1864 in Sussex County, New Jersey as the second child of Peter N. Jacobus, a doctor from New Jersey, and Otilia “Delius” Jacobus of Prussia. He married Anna C. Hedges in 1892 and had 2 children. Jacobus was diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1901. They lived in Yonkers, New York. Jacobus died on November 28, 1911 from tuberculosis.
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Who was Preston Jacobus?
American businessman and politician (1864-1911)
When was Preston Jacobus born?
Preston Jacobus was born on 25 February 1864 in Sussex County.
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Preston Jacobus died on 28 November 1911.
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Preston Jacobus was a politician.
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Preston Jacobus was American.
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