BIO:  Jacob SEACRIST, 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 43

JACOB SEACRIST, one of the leading contractors and builders of York, was born in 
York County, October 29, 1829, his parents being Henry and Anna (Daley) 
Seacrist, both of whom are natives and citizens of the county.  Jacob received 
the educational advantages of the common schools until he was fourteen years of 
age, when he was engaged upon a farm, at which he was employed until he attained 
his majority.  He then was apprenticed to learn the carpenter’s trade with 
Samuel Kohr, and having mastered it, worked at this branch of industry until 
1863.  Being desirous of extending his business relations, he erected a 
planning-mill in York, and began contracting and building on an extensive scale.  
Having superior advantages, he has taken a leading position among the builders 
of York, particularly in school and church structures.  Mr. Seacrist is still 
actively engaged in business, and is a representative of the enterprising school 
of citizens.  He was united in marriage in July, 1855, with Miss Mary E. Kepler, 
of Baltimore.  Eight children have been born to them:  Adam W., Annie K., Jacob 
K., Mary E., George H., Lucy M., Oliver V. and Harry E.  Mr. Seacrist is a 
member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P., and with his wife a member of the Methodist 
Episcopal Church.