Jake Fisher (judge)

Jacob Fisher (May 26, 1871 – September 6, 1951) was an American judge and politician from West Virginia. He served as a member of the state house and senate before being elected to a West Virginia circuit court seat.^[1] He was the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of West Virginia in the 1924 election.

Jake Fisher
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 10th district
In office December 1, 1904 – December 1, 1912 Serving with Robert F. Kidd
Preceded by	Hiram Campbell
Succeeded by	Fred L. Fox
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Braxton County
In office December 1, 1898 – December 1, 1902
Succeeded by	E. B. Carlin
Personal details
Born	(1871-05-26)May 26, 1871 Flatwoods, West Virginia, U.S.
Died	September 6, 1951(1951-09-06) (aged 80) Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ella Byrd Corbett ​ (m. 1897)​
Education	National Normal University Washington and Lee University (LLB)
Occupation	Lawyer politician