David Jerome

David Jerome
18th Governor of Michigan
In office
January 1, 1881 – January 1, 1883
LieutenantMoreau S. Crosby
Preceded byCharles Croswell
Succeeded byJosiah Begole
Member of the Michigan Senate
In office
1863–1868
Preceded byDaniel G. Wilder
Succeeded byAlfred B. Wood
Constituency27th district (1863–1866)
26th district (1867–1868)
Personal details
Born(1829-11-17)November 17, 1829
Detroit, Michigan Territory
DiedApril 23, 1896(1896-04-23) (aged 66)
Watkins Glen, New York
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLucy Peck

David Howell Jerome (November 17, 1829 – April 23, 1896) was an American politician. He served as the 18th governor of Michigan (1881–1883); he was the first governor to be born in Michigan.