Bio of Frederick Jacobs (b.1845 d.1905) Wabasha Co., MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Martha J. Berryman Note: This Biography is taken from the book "History of Wabasha County" copyrighted 1920. Jacob - Frederick Jacob, who developed a good farm from a tract of wild land in Gillford Township, was born in Germany in 1845, and came to the United States at the age of eleven years. In 1864 he returned to Germany, but remained there only three months, coming back to this country at the end of that time with a party which included Alvina Kuhfuss, who in 1865 became his wife. For one year he and his bride resided with his parents on the John Jacobs farm, after which they began independent domestic life on the William Jacobs farm of 80 acres in West Albany Township, which Frederick Jacob after six or seven years sold to his brother William. He and his family then moved to a tract of 160 acres in Gillford Township, known as the McCarl homestead, which had some improvements, including a small frame house. With the passing of years other improvements were made until the place was a well tilled farm with suitable residence, barn and other buildings. Like the other settlers of his time, Mr. Jacob at first raised wheat, but in his latter years turned his attention to stock and barley. In 1899 he retired from active work, leased his farm, and moved to Lake City, where he died July 11, 1905, being buried in Oakwood Cemetery. His wife Alvina died December 6, 1915, having survived him ten years or more. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob had five children: Minnie, William F., Lena, Cassie and George F. Minnie, was born August 1, 1866, in West Albany Township, is now Mrs. J. M. Danckwardt, of Miami, Florida. William F., born May 28, 1868, in West Albany Township, is a stock buyer at Lake City. Lena, born April 26, 1871, is now Mrs. Henry Lemmer, of Leavenworth, Kans. Cassie, born November 8, 1873, is the wife of John Schmauss, an implement dealer of Lake City. George F., born August 21, 1883, is county treasurer of Wabasha County. Frederick Jacob, the father, was a Democrat in politics, and religiously a Lutheran, being prominent in the church. He was widely known and respected in West Albany, Gillford and Lake City. Note: These biographies were taken from the book "History of Wabasha County" copyrighted 1920. Jacob - George F. Jacob, the efficient treasurer of Wabasha County, was born in Gillford Township, this county, October 21, 1883, son of Frederick and Alvina Kuhfuss Jacob. He attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and then entered Lake City schools, continuing his studies there until completing his junior year in high school. Then called home by his father's death, he settled his father's estate. Subsequently he continued farming on the home place, which he still owns, but which he now rents to a tenant. It consists of 240 acres of good land, well cultivated, and equipped with good tools and machinery. The buildings are all good and in good repair. In 1914, Mr. Jacob entered the employ of his brother-in-law John Schmauss, at Lake City. The next year he became a partner, and successfully continued until January 1, 1918, when he sold out to his partner. While farming, Mr. Jacob became known throughout the county, and his work at Lake City further increased his friendships. In 1918 he was urged to run for treasurer and after thinking the matter over accepted. He made a successful run, was elected, and took office January 1, 1919, having moved to Wabasha with his family a few days previous. Mr. Jacob's fraternal relations are with the Masons and he belongs to the Blue Lodge and Commandery at Lake City. He was married November 25, 1912, to Clara, daughter of Henry and Katherine Tiedemann, of Lake City, and they have two children: Frederick H., born December 13, 1916, and Catherine A., March 2, 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob are member s of St. Mark's Episcopal church at Lake City. Note: These biographies were taken from the book "History of Wabasha County" copyrighted 1920.