Jacoby (Jacobi) is the German form which is equivalent to James in English. His parents were Peter Jacoby (Jacobi) 1710–1761 and Maria Elizabeth Heuer 1708–1790. One of the most comprehensive resources for this family: The Jacoby Family Genealogy : a record of the descendants of the pioneer, Peter Jacoby of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Author: Henry Sylvester Jacoby, 1930. Pages 98-102.
Henry arrived from Germany to Philadelphia, PA, with his parents and siblings in 1753. His family later settled into Northampton County, PA. Henry's name appeared on Tax Assessment List for Salisbury township (now Leigh County) and Bethlehem township in 1772.
Henry married Maria Kern, daughter of Frederick and Ann Kern, of Rockhill township, Bucks County, PA. Henry and Maria's children were: John, Peter, Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary and Susanna.
The family resided in Lower Mount Bethel township on a 100 acre lot, evidenced by tax lists in years: 1775, 1785, 1786 and 1788. He is also listed on Census: 1790 and 1800. Noted, Henry's lands were transformed wilderness that were cleared and productive lands were established in which he was a farmer. He was probably familiar with the trade of blacksmith based on his tools and a smith shop noted in his probate inventory, as well as bee keeping supplies. (pg 101 Jacoby Family Genealogy).
His will was dated August 18, 1808 with executors: widow wife Mary and son Peter. Peter was sworn as executor on Dec 12, 1809 with his mother renouncing executor ship a day prior. The will was probated Dec 6, 1809. Recorded in Will Book V.4, pg. 354. Inventory taken Jan 3, 1810. (Jacoby, pg. 110.
Henry served The War of the Revolution. His name under various spellings. May 14 1778, General Muster Roll of the 6th Battalion of Northampton County Militia under Capt. John Nelson, Spelling: Jacobie, Henry.
Additionally a return of the 5th Battalion of Northampton for year 1781.
Third Company under Capt. Hugh Gaston's Co foe year 1782, First class, Spelling: Jacobe, Henry
Also served under Col. Shouse on the Frontiers of Northhampton County. Sources; Penna Archives, 5th Series v.8 pp. 429,412, and 406. (Jacoby p. 100).
His daughter Mary Jacoby b. 1744, her date of death or burial has not been determined. She married William Brittan in 1801. He was a soldier in 1812, emigrated to Pickaway County immediately after the close of the war. Their son William S. Britton MEMORIAL ID
73204313.
Henry arrived from Germany to Philadelphia, PA, with his parents and siblings in 1753. His family later settled into Northampton County, PA. Henry's name appeared on Tax Assessment List for Salisbury township (now Leigh County) and Bethlehem township in 1772.
Henry married Maria Kern, daughter of Frederick and Ann Kern, of Rockhill township, Bucks County, PA. Henry and Maria's children were: John, Peter, Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary and Susanna.
The family resided in Lower Mount Bethel township on a 100 acre lot, evidenced by tax lists in years: 1775, 1785, 1786 and 1788. He is also listed on Census: 1790 and 1800. Noted, Henry's lands were transformed wilderness that were cleared and productive lands were established in which he was a farmer. He was probably familiar with the trade of blacksmith based on his tools and a smith shop noted in his probate inventory, as well as bee keeping supplies. (pg 101 Jacoby Family Genealogy).
His will was dated August 18, 1808 with executors: widow wife Mary and son Peter. Peter was sworn as executor on Dec 12, 1809 with his mother renouncing executor ship a day prior. The will was probated Dec 6, 1809. Recorded in Will Book V.4, pg. 354. Inventory taken Jan 3, 1810. (Jacoby, pg. 110.
Henry served The War of the Revolution. His name under various spellings. May 14 1778, General Muster Roll of the 6th Battalion of Northampton County Militia under Capt. John Nelson, Spelling: Jacobie, Henry.
Additionally a return of the 5th Battalion of Northampton for year 1781.
Third Company under Capt. Hugh Gaston's Co foe year 1782, First class, Spelling: Jacobe, Henry
Also served under Col. Shouse on the Frontiers of Northhampton County. Sources; Penna Archives, 5th Series v.8 pp. 429,412, and 406. (Jacoby p. 100).
His daughter Mary Jacoby b. 1744, her date of death or burial has not been determined. She married William Brittan in 1801. He was a soldier in 1812, emigrated to Pickaway County immediately after the close of the war. Their son William S. Britton MEMORIAL ID
73204313.
Jacoby (Jacobi) is the German form which is equivalent to James in English. His parents were Peter Jacoby (Jacobi) 1710–1761 and Maria Elizabeth Heuer 1708–1790. One of the most comprehensive resources for this family: The Jacoby Family Genealogy : a record of the descendants of the pioneer, Peter Jacoby of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Author: Henry Sylvester Jacoby, 1930. Pages 98-102.
Henry arrived from Germany to Philadelphia, PA, with his parents and siblings in 1753. His family later settled into Northampton County, PA. Henry's name appeared on Tax Assessment List for Salisbury township (now Leigh County) and Bethlehem township in 1772.
Henry married Maria Kern, daughter of Frederick and Ann Kern, of Rockhill township, Bucks County, PA. Henry and Maria's children were: John, Peter, Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary and Susanna.
The family resided in Lower Mount Bethel township on a 100 acre lot, evidenced by tax lists in years: 1775, 1785, 1786 and 1788. He is also listed on Census: 1790 and 1800. Noted, Henry's lands were transformed wilderness that were cleared and productive lands were established in which he was a farmer. He was probably familiar with the trade of blacksmith based on his tools and a smith shop noted in his probate inventory, as well as bee keeping supplies. (pg 101 Jacoby Family Genealogy).
His will was dated August 18, 1808 with executors: widow wife Mary and son Peter. Peter was sworn as executor on Dec 12, 1809 with his mother renouncing executor ship a day prior. The will was probated Dec 6, 1809. Recorded in Will Book V.4, pg. 354. Inventory taken Jan 3, 1810. (Jacoby, pg. 110.
Henry served The War of the Revolution. His name under various spellings. May 14 1778, General Muster Roll of the 6th Battalion of Northampton County Militia under Capt. John Nelson, Spelling: Jacobie, Henry.
Additionally a return of the 5th Battalion of Northampton for year 1781.
Third Company under Capt. Hugh Gaston's Co foe year 1782, First class, Spelling: Jacobe, Henry
Also served under Col. Shouse on the Frontiers of Northhampton County. Sources; Penna Archives, 5th Series v.8 pp. 429,412, and 406. (Jacoby p. 100).
His daughter Mary Jacoby b. 1744, her date of death or burial has not been determined. She married William Brittan in 1801. He was a soldier in 1812, emigrated to Pickaway County immediately after the close of the war. Their son William S. Britton MEMORIAL ID
73204313.
Henry arrived from Germany to Philadelphia, PA, with his parents and siblings in 1753. His family later settled into Northampton County, PA. Henry's name appeared on Tax Assessment List for Salisbury township (now Leigh County) and Bethlehem township in 1772.
Henry married Maria Kern, daughter of Frederick and Ann Kern, of Rockhill township, Bucks County, PA. Henry and Maria's children were: John, Peter, Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary and Susanna.
The family resided in Lower Mount Bethel township on a 100 acre lot, evidenced by tax lists in years: 1775, 1785, 1786 and 1788. He is also listed on Census: 1790 and 1800. Noted, Henry's lands were transformed wilderness that were cleared and productive lands were established in which he was a farmer. He was probably familiar with the trade of blacksmith based on his tools and a smith shop noted in his probate inventory, as well as bee keeping supplies. (pg 101 Jacoby Family Genealogy).
His will was dated August 18, 1808 with executors: widow wife Mary and son Peter. Peter was sworn as executor on Dec 12, 1809 with his mother renouncing executor ship a day prior. The will was probated Dec 6, 1809. Recorded in Will Book V.4, pg. 354. Inventory taken Jan 3, 1810. (Jacoby, pg. 110.
Henry served The War of the Revolution. His name under various spellings. May 14 1778, General Muster Roll of the 6th Battalion of Northampton County Militia under Capt. John Nelson, Spelling: Jacobie, Henry.
Additionally a return of the 5th Battalion of Northampton for year 1781.
Third Company under Capt. Hugh Gaston's Co foe year 1782, First class, Spelling: Jacobe, Henry
Also served under Col. Shouse on the Frontiers of Northhampton County. Sources; Penna Archives, 5th Series v.8 pp. 429,412, and 406. (Jacoby p. 100).
His daughter Mary Jacoby b. 1744, her date of death or burial has not been determined. She married William Brittan in 1801. He was a soldier in 1812, emigrated to Pickaway County immediately after the close of the war. Their son William S. Britton MEMORIAL ID
73204313.
Inscription
Original headstone: In memory/ Henry Jacoby/ departed this life/ Nov the 12/in the/year of our Lord 1809/aged 76 years.
Gravesite Details
There are two headstones for Henry. REV WAR marker with flag. Several members of his son Peter's family are buried on Henry's Cemetery lot.
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