Biographical Sketch of Jacob L. Neff, Johnson County, Missouri
Simpson Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

JACOB L. NEFF,

P.O. Fayetteville; was born in Alleghany county, Maryland, May 15, 1822.
His father, John Neff, was a native of Maryland, and was an extensive
coal dealer, and resided in his native state until his death, in 1879.
Jacob remained in his native state until 1843, when he came to Missouri,
and purchased land, in what is now known as Simpson township, and then
returned to Maryland, and was married to Miss A.  Koontz, who died in
1851, leaving three children: John H., Harriet and Charles A.  Mr. Neff
was again married to Miss Catherine Atherton.  By this union they have
five children: George M., Sarah E., Elmore P., Emma A. and Girtie B.
Mr. N.  owns a farm, which contains 420 acres, 300 in cultivation, with
a good, substantial residence.  He is one of the largest wheat growers
of the township.  Mr. and Mrs Neff are both members of the M.E. church,
South.

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