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JACOB TRAUTMAN, decorator, Homestead, was born Feb. 18, 1843, in Bavaria, Germany, the son of Adam and Margaret (Rothar) Trautman, natives of the above-named place. Jacob was brought to America at the age of two years by his parents, who settled in Columbus, Ohio, where they died. He was there educated; also learned the decorative trade, and followed it for several years. July 22, 1861, he enlisted in Co. D, 2d battalion, 18th U. S. I., Army of the Cumberland, and served until July 22, 1864. He participated in the battles of Stone river, Chickamauga, Pea Ridge and Peach Tree creek, and while carrying messages to headquarters he had two horses shot under him and his clothes perforated. In the fall of 1880 he removed to Homestead, where he has followed his trade successfully, and has taken an active part in building up the place. He was one of the charter members of the I. O. O. F., and also of the Loan and Building association, of which he has been a director since its organization. He also assisted in organizing the First National Bank of Homestead, of which he is a director. He is a member of the commercial and school boards, and of the I. O. H. and R. A., and is a republican.