Jacob James Van Riper (March 8, 1838 – December 4, 1912) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the Attorney General of the State of Michigan from 1881 to 1885. He later served as a probate judge in Berrien County, Michigan from 1893 to 1901. He also served on the University of Michigan Board of Regents from 1880 to 1886.[1][2]
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edit- ^ Hinsdale, Burke Aaron (1906). "Jacob J. Van Riper". History of the University of Michigan. Published by the University. pp. 198–199.
- ^ "Jacob J. Van Riper: Noted Career Is Now Ended". St. Joseph Daily Press. December 4, 1912. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.