OBIT: Jacob L. Toot, 1916, Straban Township, Adams County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kathy Francis Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/adams/ _______________________________________________ Jacob L. Toot Jacob L. Toot, for many years a prominent figure in Democratic politics in Adams county and a successful farmer of Straban township, died Jan. 1, after a long illness from cancer. His age was about 57 years. About 35 years ago he was married to Miss Mary Bucher, a daughter of the late Henry Bucher, Straban township, and she survives together with one daughter, Mrs. Howard Trostle, Straban township. These brothers and sisters also survive, William Toot, York; Mrs. George J. Grove and Miss Ella Toot, Gettysburg, and Mrs. David Eckert, of near Gettysburg. The Hanover Herald – Saturday, January 8, 1916