Jacob Yost | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Henry S. Tucker III |
| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Tucker III |
| Succeeded by | Julian M. Quarles |
| Mayor of Staunton, Virginia | |
| In office May 1886 – January 1, 1887 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1853 Staunton, Virginia, US |
| Died | January 25, 1933 (aged 79) Palo Alto, California, US |
| Resting place | Staunton, Virginia, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | printer, civil engineer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
Jacob Yost (April 1, 1853 – January 25, 1933) was an American politician who served as mayor of Staunton, as well as twice represented Virginia's Shenandoah Valley in the United States House of Representatives, from 1887 to 1889 and 1897–1899.[1]