John J. Cornwell

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.

John J. Cornwell
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
DiedSeptember 8, 1953(1953-09-08) (aged 86)
Cumberland, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEdna Brady Cornwell
ProfessionPolitician
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