Biography of Jacob H PAULLIN, Logan County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Bill Stephenson Biography of Jacob H. Paullin Transcribed from "History of Logan County, Illinois" with updates by William L. Stephenson (WoodArt@One.Net) Jacob H. Paullin was a farmer and a stock-dealer of Eminence Township, Logan County, Illinois. He was born April 23, 1828 in Greene County, Ohio, a son of Jacob and Polly Paullin, who were natives of New Jersey and Kentucky respectively. He was reared to manhood in Ohio, and there received but a rudimentary education. He was married November 30, 1848 to Martha A. Colvin of Ohio. They had seven Children - Thomas L., Charles E., David C., John M., Laura E., Abraham L., and George W. In 1851, with his wife and one child, the Paullin's came to Logan County and lived near the present site of Atlanta, Illinois for two years. Jacob and family then relocated to section 25, Eminence Township, where he made his home. Jacob was a self-made man, having commenced life in Logan County with very little capital. He was classed among the well-to-do farmers of the township where he has a fine farm of 427 acres. In connection with his farming pursuits he also engaged quite extensively in dealing and shipping stock. ***************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproducd in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ***************************************************************** Contributed by: Bill Stephenson