Background
Wilkin, Jacob W. was born on June 7, 1837 in Newark, Ohio, United States. Son of Isaac and Sarah Wilkin.
Wilkin, Jacob W. was born on June 7, 1837 in Newark, Ohio, United States. Son of Isaac and Sarah Wilkin.
Studied law under late Judge John Scholfield in Marshall, Clark Company
Practiced in Marshall, Illinois. Circuit judge, 1879-1888, and during that time served 3 years in appellate court, 4th district. Removed to Danville, 1885.
Judge, 1888—1907, chief justice, June 7, 1901-1902, Supreme Court of Illinois.