BIO: Jacob Herman, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, historical editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Borough, Pg 24

JACOB HERMAN, a native of York County, was born June 22, 1849.  His parents, 
Adam and Catharine Herman, were also natives of the county, and farmers of West 
Manchester Township.  Jacob obtained his education in the public schools, and 
the York County Academy; in the latter institution he remained for eight years.  
After completing his studies, he was connected with Brillinger, Lanius & Co., 
lumber merchants at York, for one year.  He then engaged in the nursery and 
seeding business with E. J. Evans, and subsequently engaged in the sewing 
machine trade, continuing for a period of five years.  Mr. Herman next embarked 
in the flour, feed and grain business, and has succeeded in establishing a 
successful trade.  He was united in marriage December 25, 1876, with Miss Dollie 
E., daughter of John and Elnoran Brougher, of Cumberland County, Penn.  This 
union has been blessed with two children:  Nora K. and Elve A.