
Commodore in the United States Revenue Cutter Service (now known as the Coast Guard)
William Vans Edmondson Jacobs (* 23. October 1862 in East New Market; † 29. January 1934) was a commodore in the United States Revenue Cutter Service (now known as the Coast Guard). He was 71 years old. He worked at United States Coast Guard Academy. He was awarded the Navy Cross.