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Below is a family biography included in Biographical Record of Oakland County, Michigan published by Biographical Publishing Company in 1903. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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Frank G. Jacobs, cashier of the First Commercial Bank of Pontiac and one of the city’s most successful business men, is a son of the late Goodman Jacobs (whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume) and has been a life-long resident of this city.
Mr. Jacobs was reared in Pontiac and received his educational training in the public schools here. At an early age he entered the field of business, becoming identified with the hardware business, a branch followed by his father with success for many years. In 1892 began his connection with the First Commercial Bank in the capacity of assistant cashier, and one year later he succeeded B. S. Tregent as cashier. The responsibilities of this position have been great and onerous, but Mr. Jacobs has discharged his duties in a most able manner. He also has other business interests in Pontiac, being an active promoter of a number of projects and a director of several companies.
Mr. Jacobs was united in marriage with a daughter of George Satterlee, an early resident of Troy township, Oakland County, and they reside on the Boulevard. They have three children who live at home and are attending school, namely: George S.; Freida; and Lodwick C. Religiously, they are Presbyterians. Fraternally, our subject is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and the Knights of Pythias.
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