John J. Cornwell

John J. Cornwell
Cornwell in 1918
15th Governor of West Virginia
In office
March 5, 1917 – March 4, 1921
Preceded byHenry D. Hatfield
Succeeded byEphraim F. Morgan
Member of the West Virginia Senate
In office
1899–1905
Personal details
Born(1867-07-11)July 11, 1867
Ritchie County, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 8, 1953(1953-09-08) (aged 86)
Cumberland, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEdna Brady Cornwell
ProfessionPolitician

John Jacob Cornwell (July 11, 1867 – September 8, 1953) was a Democratic politician from Romney in Hampshire County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Cornwell served as the 15th Governor of West Virginia, from 1917-1921. He also served in the West Virginia Senate from 1899-1905.