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DOHM, JACOB, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Greenfield. Jacob is the sole survivor of a family of three children, born of Jacob and Margaret Dohm, who were natives of Hesse Darmstadt. Jacob the subject of this sketch, is a native of Greene County and was born August 29, 1841, in town 10, range 10. His parents came to this country in the year 1836, His father died about six years afterward. His mother remained a widow several years, and is now the wife of Peter Acherbach. After the death of his father he remained with his mother up to the time of her marriage with Mr. Acherbach. He then hired to his stepfather, by the month, worked two years, then enlisted in the 100 days service, in the 133d Regiment Illinois State Volunteers, remained out five months. Returning from service, farmed one year on his own account, then hired to John Hardcastle for one season, then farmed again for himself; then was united in marriage to Anna M. L. Brendle. She was born October 29, 1839, is a daughter of Louis Brendle, of Polk County, Iowa. Their marriage took place November 15, 1866. Six children have blessed this alliance; four are now living, viz.: Maggie, born September 11, 1867; Anna, born August 23, 1871; Fred, born May 13, 1873; Mary, born October 4, 1877. After their marriage removed to Macoupin County and remained until December 31, 1867, when he removed to the place he now occupies. The place when he came was nearly all in timber and underbrush, and an old log cabin was all the improvements. He has cleared the place up, and now has 180 acres of excellent land which he has since farmed, is engaged also in trading to some extent, and his actions and dealings are characterized by a disposition on his part to deal justly and squarely by all those with whom he has business relations.