JACOB OBERLIN (Jackson Twp.), farmer; P. O. McDonaldsville; was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 4, 1817; is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Runk) Oberlin, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Pa., and removed to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1826, and settled in Jackson Tp. Father died about 1850 and mother in 1872. Jacob Oberlin, the subject, has been a resident of the county and township since 1826. In 1845 he married Elizabeth Lutz, daughter of Elizabeth Lutz, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Arnold) Lutz. Mrs. Oberlin was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1823. Mr. Oberlin has five children - Isaac, Sarah J., wife of John Real; Mary A., wife of M. Slate; Elizabeth A., and Catharine A. Mr. Oberlin and wife are members of the Reformed Church, and he is a staunch Republican.
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