John J. Cornwell
John J. Cornwell | |
|---|---|
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 | July 11, 1867 Ritchie County, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 1953 (aged 86) Cumberland, Maryland, U.S. |
| 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 to 1921. He also served in the West Virginia Senate from 1899-1905.