Jabez Franklin Cowdery (c. 1835-1914) was an American author,[1] attorney, and politician who served in the California State Assembly from the 8th district between 1875 and 1877 and the 13th district between 1879 and 1881. He also served as the 23rd Speaker of the California State Assembly between January and April 1880.[2]

Jabez F. Cowdery
1880 sketch by Carl Browne
23rd Speaker of the California State Assembly
In office
January 1880 – April 1880
Preceded byCampbell Polson Berry
Succeeded byWilliam H. Parks
Member of the California State Assembly from the 13th district
In office
1879–1881
Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district
In office
1875–1877
Personal details
Born
Jabez Franklin Cowdery

c. 1835
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Died1914
Political partyRepublican

References

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  1. ^ "Cowdery, Jabez F. (Jabez Franklin) 1834-1914". worldcat.org. worldcat.org.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alex; Myers, Shane. "Jabez F. Cowdery". JoinCalifornia.com. JoinCalifornia.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
Preceded by Speaker of the California State Assembly
January 1880–April 1880
Succeeded by