Jacob Franklin James (July 9, 1817 – April 15, 1892) was an American politician who served as the second, as well as the seventh, mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire.

First election

James was the Whig candidate for mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, he was elected on May 22, 1847, and was sworn in on May 25, 1847. He was reelected in 1848. James served until his successor was sworn in as mayor on October 6, 1849.

Second election

In 1857, as a result of a November 1856 election, James again became the mayor of Manchester.

Death

James died on April 15, 1892.

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1892 deaths New Hampshire Whigs 19th-century American politicians Mayors of Manchester, New Hampshire 1817 births Burials at Valley Cemetery {{NewHampshire-politician-stub