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JACOB WELBAUM, farmer; P. O. Potsdam; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., in the year 1809, and is a son of Charles and Elizabeth Welbaum, who were born in the same State; their parents, however, were born in Germany. His father and mother came to Ohio in 1813, and settled on land near Salem, Montgomery Co., on which they lived till their decease. His father died in 1847, aged 59 years 8 months and 27 days. His mother departed this life in 1849, aged 61 years 4 months and 16 days. They were parents of ten children, eight of whom are living, viz., David, Mary, Elizabeth, Catherine, Christian, Michael, Benjamin and Jacob; the deceased are Susanna and Rebecca. Our subject was reared on the farm, and being only 4 years old at the time his parents came to this State, he has seen his full share of hard work, informing us he has helped to clear up three different farms. He remained with his parents till he was 21 years of age, at which time he began life for himself. In 1832, he was married to Mary Miller by whom he had five children, two of whom are living, viz., Charles and Sarah; the deceased are Joseph, Michael and David. Mrs. W. died in 1839, aged 31 years and 20 days. His second marriage was with Elizabeth Cron in 1842, by whom he had two chil dren, viz., Rachel A. and Mary A.; the former deceased. Mrs. W. died in 1844, aged 31 years. His third marriage was celebrated with Elizabeth Ruble in 1846; to them eight children were born, six of whom are living, viz., Alonzo, Ann, Elizabeth, Catherine, Lewis and Lydia B.; the deceased are Henry and Elizabeth. Mrs. W. departed this life in 1855, aged 44 years 2 months and 12 days. His last marriage was celebrated with Susanna Rudisill in 1858, by whom he had six children, five of whom are living, viz., Martha, Jacob, Laura, Susanna and Benjamin; Levi deceased. He has fourteen living children; those who are doing for themselves are settled in life and doing well. In 1833, he settled on the place on which he now resides, and, at the time, his land was all in the woods, but years of incessant toil have brought it to a high state of cultivation. He owns 137 acres at the present time, 80 acres only at the time of settlement. He has held the office of Supervisor and School Director, the latter for a period of fifteen years. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church, and are exemplary Christian people, his deceased wives were also members of the same church, and died relying fully upon the promises of their Redeemer.