Background
Lashly, Jacob Mark was born on February 16, 1882 in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Son of George W. and Cora (Woolford) Lashly.
Lashly, Jacob Mark was born on February 16, 1882 in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Son of George W. and Cora (Woolford) Lashly.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Saint Louis University, 1903, Master of Arts, 1905. Bachelor of Laws, Washington University, 1907. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Monmouth College, 1930.
Admitted to Missouri bar, 1906. Senior member Lashly, Lashly, Rava, Hyndman & Rutherford, Saint Louis. Lecturer public law, Washington University Past president, honorary life director Saint Louis Municipal Theatre Association.
President Saint Louis Public Library Board, 1953-1963.
Former member Executive Board Saint Louis council Boy Scouts American. President American Bar Association, 1940.
Member Missouri Bar Association, Saint Louis Bar Association (past president), Saint Louis Chamber of Commerce (former Chairman of the Board), Phi Delta Phi. Member Order of Coif. Chevalier Legion of Honor.
Married Bessie Henderson, 1911. Children: Elizabeth (Mistress David P. Ferriss), John, Jean.