In 1828, Jacob K. and his uncle Jacob, also referred to as "Jacob the Elder", signed and recorded at the Huntingdon County Court House a land release that established formally the Neff Cemetery. Jacob gave up farming between 1823 and 1824 most likely due to poor health. He moved to Petersburg and from a notice in the Huntingdon Gazette, November 25, 1824, purchased a tavern from David McMurtric called the Gen'l Washington. Jacob and family lived there until his death in 1829. In his will he directed his farm to be rented, the "store" and personal possessions to be sold, debts paid, and a comfortable and suitable house built for his widow and family."
See: J. Simpson Africa's, History of Huntingdon Co., PA, pg 490.

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, Will Book 3, p. 298. Abstract.
JACOB NEFF, late of Petersburg. Will dated 28 August 1829; probate date not stated. Names wife Eliza, mentions house where he resides, lots, buildings, store sold by executors; mentions farm he rented; mentions children: John A., Henry K., Edwin W., and Frances Ann. From proceeds a comfortable house is to be built for wife, near the springhouse and stables on the farm. Brother John Neff be guardian to two eldest children, John A. and Henry K., and brother Henry Neff to be guardian to the two youngest children, Edwin W. and Frances Ann. Executors: brothers John and Henry Neff. Witnesses: Thomas Telfers, Jacob Neff Jr.
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Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, Will Book 3, p. 299. Abstract.

Letters of administration granted to Dr. Thomas Telfer and Jacob Neff Jr., on the estate of Jacob K. Neff, deceased, late of Petersburg. Dated 9 September 1829.

Letters of administration granted to John Neff and Henry Neff on the estate of Jacob K. Neff, deceased, late of West Township. Dated 9 September 1829.

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