Jacob W. Wilkin

Jacob Wilson Wilkin (June 7, 1837 – April 3, 1907) was an American lawyer, soldier and judge, including nineteen years as a Justice (two as Chief Justice) of the Illinois Supreme Court.

Jacob W. Wilkin
Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois
In office
1888–1907
Preceded byJohn M. Scott
Succeeded byFrank K. Dunn
Personal details
Born(1837-06-07)June 7, 1837
Licking County, Ohio, US
DiedApril 3, 1907(1907-04-03) (aged 69)
Danville, Illinois, US
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Alice E. Constable
(m. 1865; died 1883)
  • Sarah E. Archer
ChildrenHarry O., John Scholfield, and Jessie Bell
Alma materMcKendree College
ProfessionAttorney, soldier
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service130th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Years of service1863-1865
Rankprivate, major
UnitIllinois militia
CommandsBlackhawk War
Battles/warsVicksburg campaign, Battle of Fort Blakeley
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