The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1893-12-16
Ex.aoY. IAcksoS
Dies Suddenly Of appepiexf at His
aeme 10 Petersburg Dissos
luton without Warning.


A telegram from Parkersburg
brings she sad news that ExzGov.
ernor Jacob b. jackson died sudden
~ yesterday afternoon at his home
IL Parkersburg. He WAS stricken
with appoplexy while sitting before
the fire in his library at 2:45. The
news spread rapidly and in a few
minutes the house and grounds we're
filed with his neighbors His only
remark or complaint was that he was
not feeling we'll. He was down town
the day he died. No physician was
with him at the time he died.
1t had been noticed for some time
that Gov. jackson VAS not in his us
ual health, but no one considered
him dangerously i'll. His last words
were to his wife. Therv were: "My
dear, am not feeling at all we'll >
Governor jackson was as popular
as he was prominent. He possessed
genial, generous and kindly dispo-
sition that attached everyone to him.
He always had a pleasant word to
speak, joke to tell or a greeting to
exchange. Everybody who knew
him socially loved him.
From family whose collateral
branches extend into many states OF
the south, and whose name is not
only historic but renowned and infiu.
entail, destiny predetermined the
subject of this sketch TO become one
Of the executives Of the state.
He was was born April 6, 1928
His early educational facilities were
the best obtainable in the day of Sc.
Iect schools, when in Virginia, with
exception of the recognized poor, ev-
cry parent or guardian paid for the
tuition Of the young entrusted to his
or her care. Young Jacob always
spoke his piece at the Friday af.
ternoon exercises with force and eff.
feet, but never was credited with un.
usual industry or the eloquenee
which manifested itself so clearly in
future days and political campaigns
He read law in the office of his dis.
tinguished father, and was admitted
to the bar in 1852 Departing from
the county of his nativity and the
assisting influences of home, he be-
gan practice in the adjoining county
Of Peasants, at ST. Mary's. Genia
and accommodating, he soon became
popular among the voters, and was
elected prosecuting attorney, which
position he held aceeptably clever
years.
In June, 1855, he married Maria
daughter of Benjamin Willard, o.
Peasants county, an accomplished
aud amiable lady. Their only son
William Writ, was during his father,
executive term, his private secretary
aud since, his law partner in Park
ershurg, and bids fair to make ar
able and successful Attorney
In 1864 he removed to Wood coun
" and opened his law office, secur
ing large and remuneratiye ellen
tage. In 1870 he was elected prose
cutting attorney, holding the Office
six years. Near the close of thi,
term he was elected to the house o
delegates, session OF 1875, from the
county of Wood, and was chairman
of the committee on the judiciary
In 1879 he was elected mayor OF tn,
city of Parkersburg. AS a legisla
tor Of comprehensive views and APP
proachabilitY, he formed a more ex
tensive personal acquaintance witt
leaders of public opinion over tn,
state, and in 1880 he was enthusias
tieally nominated as the standard
bearer of the Democratic party, auC
elected governor by plurality o
l6. 1876 votes, over Honorable Georg,
G. Sturgiss, Republican, with A, s3S
votes, and Napoleon b. French
Greenbaeker, with 1902 votes.
At the expiration of his executive
term he again resumed law practic,
in Parkersburg, the home of senators
and governors and judges. He was
one Of the best and most reliable lie
gal connsellors in either of the Vir
ginias, and was employed in impor
tant cases in the state, supreme and
federal courts
As politician Mr. jackson was
an intense partisan, but was witha
a genial gentleman and enjoyed the
most intimate social relations with
men Of all parties, by whom ne was
liked for the many admirable quail
ties of his heart and mind His death
viii be mourned by thousands OF
friends throughout the state, regard
less of politics.
CAUSES OF HARD TIMES.