Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Jacobson, Benjamin 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Jacobson, Benjamin, senior member of the reliable firm of Jacobson & Condon, 
manufacturers of and dealers in drain tile and brick, is one of the 
enterprising business men of Mazon, whose connection with his concern adds to 
its standing in the commercial world.  The plant comprises three kilns and the 
output is large enough to justify the employment of fourteen workmen.  Mr. 
Jacobson was born at Lisbon, Ill., a son of Eric Jacobson a native of Norway, 
who came to the United States in 1871, locating at Lisbon, Ill., where he is a 
merchant.  He and his wife have had the following family:  Benjamin, who was 
born in 1873; Emma Birkland; Bell Condon; and Frank, who lives in Montana.

In 1910, Benjamin Jacobson married Emma Reinlasoder, born in Good Farm 
Township.  The German Lutheran Church holds his membership and benefits by his 
generosity, for he believes in encouraging religious work.  Politically he is 
a Republican, but like his partner, he has had no time for public life.

Both partners are energetic, thoroughly abreast of the times in their 
undertaking, and capable of meeting the demands made upon them.  As their 
plant is now working at its full capacity, it looks as though the firm would 
have to enlarge in the near future.  Their success has come through the 
excellence of their product and their honorable business methods, and those 
who know them predict continued prosperity and increasing sales for them in 
the future.

page 837

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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