Jacob Michael Kunkel (July 1822 – April 7, 1870) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.

He studied law under Joseph M. Palmer and in the office of Francis Thomas and was admitted to the bar in 1845 or 1846.

As a Democrat, he was elected as a member of the Maryland Senate, defeating Gideon Bantz.

[2] Kunkel died of consumption[5] at his home in Frederick on April 7, 1870.

[1][3] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress