Jacob Dusthimer was a son of Johannes and Mary M. PRILL Dustheimer. Parents Johannes and Mary were very early settlers of Licking Co. Ohio arriving to Licking Co, Ohio from Virginia in 1809. Jacob is buried in the Spangler Cemetery in Vermillion County, Indiana. Jacob married Elizabeth, maiden name unknown. Jacob and Elizabeth moved to Vermillion Co., Indiana between 1830 and 1840. They had at least five children, some of whom most likely appear in the census records below (1850 and 1860).

Tombstone inscription courtsey of descendant Jim Dusthimer:
"JACOB DUSTHIMER
DIED
April 12, 1867
AGED
69 yrs 5 months
11 days"
Photo on the right is courtesy of descendant Jim Dusthimer.

1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Jacob Dustumer
[Jacob Dstermer]
Home in 1830: Licking, Licking, Ohio
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Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 6
Source Citation: 1830 U S Census: Licking, Licking, Ohio, Page: 406; NARA Roll: M19-134; Family History Film: 0337945.

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Jacob Dusthammer
Township: Clinton
County: Vermillion
State: Indiana
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 7
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7
Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll 475; Page: 96; Image: 970; Family History Library Film: 0007730.

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jacob Dusthimer
Age: 53
Estimated birth year: abt 1797
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1850 Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana
Jacob Dusthimer 53
Elizabeth Dusthimer 53
David W Dusthimer 17
Jeremiah Dusthimer 13
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll M432_177; Page: 17A; Image: 41.

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Jacob Dusthammes
Age in 1860: 63
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana
Jacob Dusthammes 63
Elizabeth Dusthammes 63
Savanah Dusthammes 24
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll M653_303; Page: 239; Image: 239; Family History Library Film: 803303.