Andrew Jacobs, Jr.

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Andrew Jacobs, Jr. (born February 24, 1932) was a lawyer, Indiana state legislator and Congressman for thirty years. His father, Andrew Jacobs, was also a Congressman.

He was born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, and graduated from Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, in 1949; and Indiana University in 1955, where he also received a LL.B. in 1958. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950–1952.

He served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, 1959–1960; and then elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-ninth and to the three succeeding Congresses (1965–1973). After losing a re-election bid in 1972, he was elected again in 1974 to the Ninety-fourth and to the ten succeeding Congresses. He retired in 1997.

Jacobs is currently a working author. His most recent book is The 1600 Killers.

Preceded by Donald C. Bruce	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th congressional district 1965–1973	Succeeded by William H. Hudnut III
Preceded by William H. Hudnut III	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th congressional district 1975–1983	Succeeded by district eliminated after 1980 census
Preceded by Phil Sharp	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 10th congressional district 1983–1997	Succeeded by Julia Carson

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.