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.[1]

Preston N. Jacobus
Mayor of Tucson, Arizona
In office
1910–1911
Preceded byBen Heney
Succeeded byIra Erven Huffman
Personal details
BornPreston N. Jacobus
(1864-02-25)February 25, 1864
DiedNovember 28, 1911(1911-11-28) (aged 47)
Cause of deathpulmonary tuberculosis
PartyRepublican
SpouseAnna C. Hedges

Jacobus Avenue in Tucson, Arizona is named after Jacobus.

Biography

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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.[2]

References

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