Jacob H. Neff
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Jacob H. Neff was an American
politician
. He served as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of California
from 1899 to 1903.
Born in Pennsylvania
, his parents and he removed to Iowa
. In 1849, they removed to California
. He thereafter resided exclusively in the state, most of the time in Placer County
, where he had large mining interests.
Neff served in both branches of the Legislature and one term as Lieutenant Governor. For many years he was president of the California Miners' Association. He also filled a term as State Prison Commissioner and at various times occupied other positions of public trust.
United States
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politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He served as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of California
Lieutenant Governor of California
The Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor who serves as the "vice-executive" of California. The Lieutenant Governor of California is elected to serve a four year term and can serve a maximum of two terms...
from 1899 to 1903.
Born in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, his parents and he removed to Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
. In 1849, they removed to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. He thereafter resided exclusively in the state, most of the time in Placer County
Placer County, California
Placer County is a county located in both the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada regions of the U.S. state of California, in what is known as the Gold Country. It stretches from the suburbs of Sacramento to Lake Tahoe and the Nevada border. Because of the expansion of the Greater Sacramento,...
, where he had large mining interests.
Neff served in both branches of the Legislature and one term as Lieutenant Governor. For many years he was president of the California Miners' Association. He also filled a term as State Prison Commissioner and at various times occupied other positions of public trust.