4. George Clayton JACOBS. Born
on 19 Jun 1896 in Elam, Concord Twp, Delaware Co, PA.[21] George
Clayton died in Lancaster, Lanc Co, PA on 25 Jan 1970; he was
73.[22] St Joseph's Hospital. Buried
on 28 Jan 1970 in Bird-in-Hand United Methodist Church Cemetery,
Lanc Co, PA.[22] Rev. Harry T. Wells,
Officiating Clergyman. Occupation: Signalman, Philadelphia Region,
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Retired 1958. Religion: Methodist.
Lancaster Intelligencer News, Jan, 1970-GEORGE JACOBS, WAR VET,
DIES-George C. Jacobs, 73, of 218 N. Reservoir St., Lancaster,
died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Concord, Chester County, he was a resident of Lancaster
County most of his life. He was the husband of Bess Miller Jacobs,
and the son of the late George and May Hanaway Jacobs. He was
employed for 40 years as a signalman by the Pennsylvania Railroad
in the communication and signal department. Due to an illness,
he retired in 1957. He was a member of the brotherhood of Railroad
Signalmen and a veteran of World War I, when he served in the
U.S. Navy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons,
James U., of Harrisburg; Jay Robert, of Arizona; George E., of
Bird-in-Hand; Jerre R., of California; Ralph N., of Delaware;
nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was the last of
his immediate family.
Lancaster Intelligencer News, Jan, 1970-JACOBS-Entered into rest
in this city on January 25, 1970, George C. Jacobs, husband of
Bess Miller Jacobs, of 218 N. Reservoir St., Lancaster, Pa., in
his 74th year. Private funeral and interment services will be
held at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. There
will be no viewing. The Young Funeral Home, 317 E. Orange St.,
Lancaster, Pa., in charge of arrangements.
George C. Jacobs Family in the 1920 Census, East Lampeter Twp,
Lanc Co, PA:
George C., age 24
Bessie M., age 19
James U., age 11 months
4 PARADISE BROTHERS IN ARMY, 5th TO ENLIST IN NOV. WHEN 18 - GEORGE
JACOBS, THE FATHER, IS VETERAN OF FIRST WORLD WAR; YOUNGEST MEMBER
PLANS TO JOIN THE NAVY: Four sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Jacobs,
of Paradise, are now serving in the United States Army and their
fifth son, now 17 years old, plans to enlist in the Navy in November.
John Robert Jacobs, twenty, enlisted with the 103rd Medical regiment
and was sent first with the National Guards to Indiantown Gap.
From there he went to Fitzsimomns General hospital, Denver, Col.,
where he has signed up as a gunner's mate in the Air Corps. Jerry
Raymond Jacobs, eighteen, also started out at Indiantown Gap,
took a course as surgical technician at Fitzsimomns hospital and
has signed up as a mechanic in the Air Corps. James U. Jacobs,
twenty-three, is stationed at Camp Stewart, Ga., with the 213th
Coast Artillery, as a first class private. George E. Jacobs, nineteen,
is at Edgewood arsenal, Maryland, with the 99th Field Artillery,
waiting to be transferred to the Air Corps at Jefferson Barracks.
Ralph Jacobs, seventeen, is waiting until he is old enough to
join the Navy. The father is a veteran of the first World War.[23]
COUNTY COUPLE HAVE 4 SONS IN THE ARMY - Four sons of Mr. and Mrs.
George Jacobs, Gordonville, have answered the nation's call for
men by joining the Army. A fifth is waiting for the time when
he will be old enough to volunteer. James is a member of the 213th
Coast Artillery training in Georgia. George, Jr., is with the
regular Army and only recently returned to the states from Puerto
Rico. John and Jerre are now at Indiantown Gap with Federalized
National Guard units. Only Ralph, the youngest, remains at home.
The father served in the Navy in his youth.[23]
Military: United States Navy: Enlisted 22 May 1918 - Discharged
30 Sep 1921 - Active Duty in World War I from 11 Jun 1918 to 17
Dec 1918 - Service No. 154 16 72 - Seaman second class - The following
was noted: hair was dark brown, eyes were greenish blue, height
was 5' 5 1/2", weight was 127 pounds.[24]
Cook on board ship.
On 15 Aug 1918 when George Clayton was 22, he married Bessie Troop
MILLER, in Lancaster, Lanc Co, PA.[25]
by Edward A. Bawden. Born on 21 Nov 1900 in Bird-in-Hand,
East Lampeter Twp, Lanc Co, PA.[26]
Date of Record: 8 May 1901. Bessie Troop died in Lancaster,
Lanc Co, PA on 4 Nov 1994; she was 93.[22]
Lancashire Hall (nursing home). Buried on 9 Nov 1994 in Bird-in-Hand
United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lanc Co, PA.[22]
Rev. George Overly, officiating clergy. Occupation: Worked for
her foster sister, Mary, at the Brubaker Poultry farm for many
years, was a sales clerk at Garvins Department Store, Lancaster,
PA, and a homemaker. Education: Graduated from East Lampeter High
School, East Lampeter Twp, Lanc Co, PA, Class of 1917. Religion:
Methodist.
OBIT, Lancaster Newspaper, Nov 1994: BESS JACOBS, 93, WAS LEOLA
RESIDENT - Bess Jacobs, 93, of Lancashire Hall, formerly of Leola
and Lancaster, died Friday morning at the nursing home after a
year-long illness. She was a resident there since January. She
was the wife of George C. Jacobs, who died in 1970. Born in East
Lampeter Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary
Umble, who were her foster parents. A salesclerk at the former
Garvins Department Store in Lancaster, she belonged to Bird-in-Hand
United Methodist Church and was a member of the church's United
Methodist Women group. Surviving are four sons, James U. of Harrisburg,
J. Robert of Arizona, George E. of Lititz and Ralph N. of Bear,
Del.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS, Lancaster Newspaper, Nov 1994: JACOBS - Entered
into rest in Manheim Township, PA on November 4, 1994. Bess Jacobs,
wife of the late George C. Jacobs, Lancashire Hall, Lancaster,
PA, formerly of Leola and Lancaster, in her 94th year. Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside service
at Bird in Hand United Methodist Cemetery, 2620 Old Philadelphia
Pike, Bird in Hand, on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with The Rev. George
Overly officiating. There will be no viewing. Arrangements by
Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, PA.
Lancaster New Era, Thursday, April 30, 1942: MOTHER WITH 4 SONS
IN SERVICE WILL BE HONORED ON TUESDAY - A gold service pin bearing
four silver stars, one for each of her four sons in the armed
forces, will be presented to Mrs. George C. Jacobs, Gordonville,
at a brief ceremony to be held in the Municipal building next
Tuesday morning at 10:30 A.M. The pin, from the Emblem of Honor
Association of New York, has been forwarded to Mayor Cary with
a request that he make the presentation. The emblem is in the
form of a spread eagle and beneath its talons are four silver
stars. Mayor Cary said that he plans to adjourn the regular session
of City Council to make the presentation. The four sons are Corporal
James U. Jacobs, Coast Artillery; J. Robert Jacobs, Air Corps;
George E. Jacobs, now overseas, and Corporal Jerre R. Jacobs,
Air Corps. A fifth son tried to enlist and was rejected. Their
father is a former sailor in the United States Navy. Their great-grandfather,
the late Jacob Troop, this city, who died recently was one of
the county's last surviving veterans of the Civil War.[23]
4-STAR EMBLEM PRESENTED TO COUNTY MOTHER - Caption under picture:
Mayor Cary presents a four-star emblem to a mother in recognition
of the service of four sons in the armed forces. To the right
of the mayor, the mother Mrs. George C. Jacobs, Gordonville, her
fifth son, Ralph, 17, and her sister, Mrs. E. H. Herr, Lancaster.
The ceremony was held in the Municipal Building this morning.
GORDONVILLE COUPLE'S 5th SON, 17, IS TRYING TO GET INTO SERVICE
- Mayor Cary today presented to Mrs. George C. Jacobs, Gordonville,
a four-star pin in recognition of the service four of her sons
are giving to the armed forces of the nation. The pin was given
to Mrs. Jacobs by the Emblem of Honor Association, of New York
city. "In times such as these each must do his part,"
Mayor Cary said. "We cannot all shoulder a gun and go to
the front. Some of us make sacrifices by giving those near and
dear to us to the armed forces. We have an unusual mother with
us today. One who has given four sons. Few mothers have four sons
of an age which make them available for military service."
Mrs. Jacobs stepped towards the mayor's desk accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. E. H. Herr, this city, and by a fifth son who has
been rejected for military service. He is Ralph, 17 years old.
Mrs. Herr pinned the emblem to her sister's coat as the mayor
added: "May your sons continue to serve their nation with
valour and when peace comes may they return to you in safety."
"I am proud to wear this pin in honor of my boys," Mrs.
Jacobs replied. The four sons for whom she wears the emblem are
Corporal James V., Private First Class J. Robert, Private J. George
and Corporal Jerre E. Jacobs. Mrs. Jacobs told the mayor that
her fifth son has been rejected by the Army, Navy and Marines,
but plans to try again. Their father served in the U. S. Navy
and their grandfather (should be great-grandfather) was the late
Jacob Troop, one of the city's last surviving veterans of the
Civil War.[23]
Note: This newspaper article was in a scrapebook given to me by
my grandmother, Bessie Troop Miller Jacobs; she also gave me the
4-star emblem pin.
15 Jul 1942, Lancaster New Era: MOTHER AND 5 SONS WHO ARE IN SERVICE:
The five sons of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Jacobs, of Gordonville,
are in the service. James U., 24, is a corporal stationed at Ft.
Ontario, Oswega, N. Y.; J. Robert, 22, is a first class private
stationed at Mather Field, Sacramento, Cal.; George E., 20, a
member of the Bobcat forces-somewhere overseas; Jerre R., 19,
is a corporal attending the Las Vegas Gunnery School, Las Vegas,
Nev.; and Ralph N., 18, who joined June 15, is stationed with
the coast artillery at Ft. Houston, Va. (Photos are included with
article.)[23]
TO PLACE PLAQUE ON E. ROSS ST. - Thirty-four men and one woman
in the service, from the 300 block of E. Ross St., will be honored
at the unveiling and dedication of a plaque at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
The plaque will be erected on the Ross St. Methodist church property.
Daniel W. Shaub will be master of ceremonies and the American
Legion Band of Post No. 664, Manheim Twp., will provide music.
The Rev. H. F. Rhoad, pastor of the Otterbein United Brethren
Church, will give the dedication address, and the plaque will
be unveiled by Mrs. George Jacobs, a five-star mother, and Mrs.
Anna Long, a three-star mother. The invocation will be given by
the Rev. J. C. Raezer and the benediction by the Rev. Overley.
Arthur Quinn will lead in group singing and a duet will be sung
by Mrs. George Dicely and William McMichael. Presentation of gifts
to the mothers and wives will be made by Boy Scouts, Robert Beck
and Jay Miller, and the American flag will be raised by Scout
Cub Martin Waltman. The program committee is composed of officers
of the Friendly Service Club and the Rev. and Mrs. George L. Overley.
The Club is planning to meet each month under the direction of
its officers, Mrs. George Jacobs, president; Mrs. Edward Waltman,
vice-president; Mrs. Esther Shaub, secretary; and Mrs. Elmer Quinn,
treasurer. The 34 men and one woman listed on the honor roll include
the following: John W. Aardrup, Walter P. Beaver, Amos H. Brubaker,
Charles J. Chappell, Rudolph W. Chihasz, Kenneth E. Cunningham,
Lt. Evelyn M. Eaby, William H. Fasnacht, Charles W. Hacker, Richard
E. Hacker, James V. Jacobs, John R. Jacobs, Jerre R. Jacobs, George
E. Jacobs, Ralph N. Jacobs. Kenneth E. Kemler, Charles D. Kittinger,
Joseph T. Leshon, John H. Long, Robert H. Long, Theodora Long,
Jorgen E. H. Larsen, Robert W. Miller, Walter A. Peters, Elvin
L. Quinn, Kenneth G. Rutter, Harry J. Shaub, Lewis H. Waltman,
Thomas E. Waltman, William F. Waltman, Charles E. Sener.[23]
ROSS ST. PLAQUE CEREMONY IS HELD - The Ross St. service plaque,
honoring thirty-four men and one woman, was dedicated yesterday
afternoon. The plaque was unveiled by Mrs. George Jacobs, with
five sons in the service, and Mrs. Amos Long, with three sons
in the service. Each mother and wife of a listed service man was
presented with a corsage by Boy Scouts Robert Beck and Jay Miller.
Others who took part in the program are Melvin Martin, Arthur
Quinn, Mrs. George Dicely, Mrs. William McMichael, the Rev. J.
C. Raezer and the Rev. George L. Overly. Daniel W. Shaub was in
charge of the ceremony.[23]
FIVE SONS IN ARMY - Bert Troop is in receipt of a letter from
his niece, Mrs. George Jacobs of Gordonville, Pa., stating that
she now has five sons in the armed forces, her fifth son having
been inducted a few weeks ago. Although she is the mother of five
soldiers in the army she has been married but 25 years. The oldest
of her sons is 24 years old.[23]
Mentioned in father's obit, 22 Oct 1946, as wife of George Jacobs,
living in Lancaster.
Social Security #: 191-24-0068
Jacobs Family Picnic, Friday, 14 Jun 1991, Lititz Springs Park,
Lititz, Lanc Co, PA. Attending picnic were the following: MOM
JACOBS; Jim and Cleo Jacobs; Pam and Tom Morgan and children,
Mackenzie and Tommy; George and Betty Jacobs; Joyce and Lindy
Gordon; Bob and Peg Jacobs; Jack and Terri Jacobs and sons, Brad
and Brian; Ralph and Barbara Jacobs; Candy Commero; Piney and
Dessie.
They had the following children:
| 5 | i. | James Umble (Private) | |
| 6 | ii. | John Robert (Private) | |
| 7 | iii. | George Edward (Private) | |
| 8 | iv. | Jerre Raymond (1923-1991) | |
| 9 | v. | Ralph Nevin (Private) |