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Ferris Jacobs Jr.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district |
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| In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | David Wilber |
| Succeeded by | George W. Ray |
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| Born | March 20, 1836 Delhi, New York |
| Died | August 30, 1886 (aged 50) White Plains, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
Ferris Jacobs Jr. (born March 20, 1836 – died August 30, 1886) was an important American leader. He served as an officer in the military and later became a politician. He represented the state of New York in the United States Congress.
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Early Life and Education
Ferris Jacobs Jr. was born in Delhi, Delaware County, New York. As a young person, he attended two local schools: Delaware Academy and the Delaware Literary Institute.
Becoming a Lawyer
After his early schooling, Ferris Jacobs Jr. went on to college. He graduated from Williams College in 1856. After college, he decided to study law. In 1859, he passed his exams and was allowed to become a lawyer. He then started his law practice in his hometown of Delhi, New York.
Military Service
Ferris Jacobs Jr. played an important role during the American Civil War. This war was fought between the northern and southern states of America. He joined the Union Army, which was the army for the northern states.
The Civil War
During the war, Ferris Jacobs Jr. served as a captain in the 3rd New York Cavalry. Later, he became a lieutenant colonel in the 26th New York Cavalry. He was also given an honorary rank of brigadier general of Volunteers. This means he was recognized for his brave service.
Political Career
After the Civil War, Ferris Jacobs Jr. went back to being a lawyer in Delhi, New York. He also became involved in local politics.
Serving as District Attorney
In 1865 and again in 1866, he was elected as the district attorney. A district attorney is a lawyer who works for the government. Their job is to represent the state in court cases.
Representing New York in Congress
Ferris Jacobs Jr. was a member of the Republican Party. In 1880, he was chosen to be a delegate at the Republican National Convention. This is a big meeting where the party chooses its candidate for president.
The next year, he was elected to the Forty-seventh Congress. He served as a United States Representative for New York from March 4, 1881, to March 3, 1883. After his term, he decided not to run for re-election in 1882. He then returned to his law practice.
Later Life and Legacy
Ferris Jacobs Jr. passed away on August 30, 1886, in White Plains, New York. He was buried in Woodland Cemetery, which is in Delhi, New York.
