Preston Jacobus Explained

Preston N. Jacobus
Office:Mayor of Tucson, Arizona
Term Start:1910
Term End:1911
Predecessor:Ben Heney
Successor:Ira Erven Huffman
Birth Date:25 February 1864
Birth Place:Sussex County, New Jersey
Death Cause:pulmonary tuberculosis
Residence:
Spouse:Anna C. Hedges
Party:Republican Party

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.[1] Jacobus was a member of the Republican Party.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Leighton. David. Street Smarts: Thank early mayor for paving miles of Tucson roads. Arizona Daily Star. November 10, 2014.
  2. News: Territorial Items of Interest Condensed. Tombstone Epitaph. October 10, 1909.