Preston Jacobus
| Preston N. Jacobus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Mayor of Tucson, Arizona | |
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In office 1910–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Heney |
| Succeeded by | Ira Erven Huffman |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 25, 1864 Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Died | November 28, 1911 (aged 47) |
| Cause of death | pulmonary tuberculosis |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Anna C. Hedges |
| Residence | |
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]
Named after Preston Jacobus
- Jacobus Avenue in Tucson, Arizona[1]
Pronunciation of Jacobus
In an interview with journalist David Leighton, of the Arizona Daily Star newspaper, Donald A. Jacobus, grandson of Preston N. Jacobus, stated that the last name is pronounced Jay-KAH-bus. The surname is commonly mispronounced JAH-ko-bus. (see article below)
References
- 1 2 Leighton, David (November 10, 2014). "Street Smarts: Thank early mayor for paving miles of Tucson roads". Arizona Daily Star.
- ↑ "Territorial Items of Interest Condensed". Tombstone Epitaph. October 10, 1909.
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