Jacob Brinkerhoff was an American jurist, Congressman, and author of the Wilmot Proviso. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1843 to 1847. Wikipedia
Born: August 31, 1810, Niles, NY
Died: July 19, 1880 (age 69 years), Mansfield, OH
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: Representative (1843–1847)