John J. Cornwell | |
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![]() Cornwell in 1918 | |
15th Governor of West Virginia | |
In office March 5, 1917 – March 4, 1921 | |
Preceded by | Henry D. Hatfield |
Succeeded by | Ephraim F. Morgan |
Member of the West Virginia Senate | |
In office 1899–1905 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ritchie County, West Virginia, U.S. | July 11, 1867
Died | September 8, 1953 Cumberland, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 86)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Edna Brady Cornwell |
Profession | Politician |
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.