Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Mcbrien, Jacob
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bristol Township


JACOB McBRIEN bottler and harness-maker, P.O. Bristol, son 
of James and Ann (McBrien) McBrien, was born in Ireland, 
November 12, 1819.  His father was a shoemaker and died in 
Ireland.  His mother married again, came with her family to 
America, and settled in Bristol in 1829. Jacob attended the 
public schools and early in life was apprenticed to learn 
the harness-maker's trade.  Business being dull, he worked 
by the day and week until 1842. In that year he embarked in 
the harness business in Bristol, and has been ding a 
lucrative business ever since.  He also carried on the 
bottling business successfully. In 1844 he married Mary, 
daughter of William and Hester (Cleff) Sanderson, both of 
English origin.  Their children are:  Sarah, Anna Mary, 
Jacob, Jr., and Robert.  Mr. McBrien is a member of the 
Masonic order, has been a member of town council and jury 
commissioner.  He is a member of Hopkins Lodge, No. 87, I. 
O. O. F., and of the twelve charter members he is the only 
survivor.  During the forty-four years he has been connected 
with the order he has never drawn a sick benefit.