BIO:  Jacob Sechrist, 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 Township, Pg 206

JACOB SECHRIST was born in York Township, York Co., Penn., November 22, 1845, son of Jacob and 
Susan (Stabley) Sechrist.  He learned the millwright’s trade, which he followed for two years, 
and then engaged in the butchering business in Dallastown; then began the manufacture of 
cigars, and is now one of the most extensive manufacturers in the county.  He has 193 acres of 
farming land, which he cultivates in connection with the cigar business.  He was married, in 
1869, to Miss Annie Green, daughter of Rev. John R. Green, of Dallastown.  Mrs. Sechrist died 
in 1870, leaving two children:  Clara J. and John.  Mr. Sechrist was married, in 1874, to Miss 
Sarah J. Stein, by whom he has had five children:  Annie M., Emma K., Jacob S., Harry S. and 
Prudence M.  Mr. Sechrist has held the office of inspector and constable of the borough for 
three years.