John J. Cornwell

John J. Cornwell
15th Governor of West Virginia
In office March 5, 1917 – March 4, 1921
Preceded by	Henry D. Hatfield
Succeeded by	Ephraim F. Morgan
Member of the West Virginia Senate
In office 1899–1905
Personal details
Born	(1867-07-11)July 11, 1867 Ritchie County, West Virginia
Died	September 8, 1953(1953-09-08) (aged 86) Cumberland, Maryland
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Edna Brady Cornwell
Profession	Politician

John Jacob Cornwell (July 11, 1867 – September 8, 1953) was a Democratic politician from Romney in Hampshire County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Cornwell served as the 15th Governor of West Virginia, from 1917-1921. He also served in the West Virginia Senate from 1899-1905.