Jacob A. Cantor

Jacob Aaron Cantor (December 6, 1854, New York City – July 2, 1921, Manhattan, New York City) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a United States Representative from 1913 to 1915.

He was born at 19, Second street, NYC, as the son of Henry Cantor and Hannah Cantor, both natives of London. He was a reporter for the New York World from 1872 to 1877. At the same time he studied law at the City College of New York, graduated in 1875, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New York City.

He was a delegate to the 1884 Democratic National Convention. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 23rd D.) in 1885, 1886 and 1887. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1888 to 1898, sitting in the 111th, 112th, 113th, 114th, 115th, 116th (all six 10th D.), 117th, 118th (both 14th D.), 119th, 120th and 121st New York State Legislatures (all three 20th D.); and was President pro tempore from 1892 to 1893.

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