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Residences & events: 1850 Greenup Twp, Cumberland Co, IL, where he is listed, at age 14,in the census with his father's family. 1855 In the state census, his family was living 2 doors down from theDavee family, his future inlaws. 1860 Charleston Twp, Coles Co, IL. In the census, Jacob was listedas a day laborer with $50 personal property. He and Malinda had 2small sons and his sister Rebecca A Parker, 30, lived with them, heroccupation recorded as serving (servant ?). 8/11/186? He enlisted at Camp Butler, Springfield, IL to serve in theCivil War effort for 3 years. 9/8/186? He was mustered into Co E 97th Reg of the IL Vol Inf as Pvt. |
| He died of measles while serving in the Civil War. |