Preston Jacobus

Preston N. Jacobus
Mayor of Tucson, Arizona
In office
1910–1911
Preceded by Ben Heney
Succeeded by Ira Erven Huffman
Personal details
Born (1864-02-25)February 25, 1864
Sussex County, New Jersey
Died November 28, 1911(1911-11-28) (aged 47)
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. 1 2 Leighton, David (November 10, 2014). "Street Smarts: Thank early mayor for paving miles of Tucson roads". Arizona Daily Star.
  2. "Territorial Items of Interest Condensed". Tombstone Epitaph. October 10, 1909.


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