Jacob Brinkerhoff

Jacob Brinkerhoff
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 11th district
In office
March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847
Preceded byBenjamin S. Cowen
Succeeded byJohn K. Miller
Ohio Supreme Court Justice
In office
February 9, 1856 – February 9, 1871
Preceded byWilliam Kennon, Sr.
Succeeded byGeorge W. McIlvaine
Personal details
Born(1810-08-31)August 31, 1810
Niles, New York
DiedJuly 19, 1880(1880-07-19) (aged 69)
Mansfield, Ohio
Resting placeMansfield Cemetery
Political party
Spouses
  • Caroline Campbell
  • Marian Titus
Childrenfour

Jacob Brinkerhoff (August 31, 1810 – July 19, 1880) was an American jurist, Congressman, and author of the Wilmot Proviso. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1843 to 1847.