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JACOBI, PHILLIP, blacksmith, Sec. 33, Rockbridge. Phillip was born in Noehern Amt St. Goarhansen, Province of Nassau, April 19, 1844. Is the oldest of a family of ten children, seven now living; born of Casper and Marie E. Jacobi. She was of the Colonius. In the Fall of 1853, they emigrated to this State, and settled in Macoupin Co., where they engaged in farming pursuits. Phillip remained at home until his eighteenth year, when he went to learn the trade he has since engaged in. Upon his departure from home, he spent the first four and a half years at Alton; and in 1867, went to Carrollton, where he remained a short time, then returning to Alton, where he continued two years, and better, then came to Rockbridge, and set up in the blacksmithing business; and has since continued at the same. In May 10, 1868, he was united in marriage to Anna Emmend; born Jan. 29, 1849, in Erie Co., Penn. Daughter of John and Catherine Emmend. By this union they have five children; all of whom are now living: Phillip, born Feb. 16, 1869; Loui, born April 10, 1871; William, born April 24, 1873; Anna, born Nov. 21, 1875; Henry, born July 4, 1878. Mr. Jacobi is meeting with success in his business. He is a member of the Rockbridge Cornet Band.