NJGenWeb ~ Morris County, New Jersey

Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

Among the old families of Morris county, New Jersey, who have long been identified with its best development and its substantial progress and improvement, is the JACOBUS family, of which Raymond G. JACOBUS, a general merchant, conducting the largest store of its kind in the section, is a worthy representative.

Abraham R. JACOBUS, his father, whose ancestors came originally from Holland, was born in Morris county, New Jersey, in 1838. He was a mason by trade and followed this occupation for many years, but is now living retired. He married Phoebe BOTT, and had seven children, of whom six are living at the present time.

Raymond G. JACOBUS was born in Towaco, Morris county, New Jersey, in 1855. He received his educational advantages in the public schools of his native township. Upon the completion of his education, he entered the employ of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company, and remained with this company for a period of twenty-seven years. Seven years ago he resigned his position, and established himself in business as a general merchant at Towaco, and now conducts the largest store of its kind in the town. It is located on the railway line, and he carries a complete line of groceries and general merchandise. He is Independent in his political opinion, giving the benefit of his vote to the man who in his opinion is best fitted to discharge the duties of the office to be filled. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Mr. JACOBUS married (first) Viola JACOBUS, (second) Elizabeth A. JACOBUS. By his first marriage he had children: Melvin, deceased; Olive, Maude.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

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