Jacob Karn

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Jacob Karn

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

In the early days of this Republic the eastern states were largely settled by an earnest, thoughtful, intelligent and able people, many of whom fled from religious persecution in their own lands to seek personal safety and freedom, and liberty to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience. Many of their descendants have inherited their fine qualities, and while the form of the family name has changed in many cases, the characteristics have remained the same. Jacob KARN, of Naughright, Morris county, New Jersey, is a descendant of one of these sturdy emigrants. His father, David A. KARN, was born in Morris county, where he died at the age of fifty-six years. He was a farmer all his life. He married Ruth CASTNER, and had children: Philip and Jacob.

Jacob KARN was born in Morris county, New Jersey, in 1844, and until now his entire life has been spent there. Having acquired his education in the public schools of his native county, he entered upon the business career in which he has been active. At first he turned his attention to a variety of occupations, none of which appeared to be just what appealed to him, but he has now for many years been superintendent of the Naughright cemetery, and the care and faithfulness with which he discharges the duties of this often trying position is duly appreciated by the community. He has displayed excellent business ability and now owns a house in the township. In political affairs he gives his support to the Democratic party, and he is now a member of the Democratic county committee. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. KARN married Clarisa REARICK, who died in 1913, and they have had children: Asa, Ella and Louis.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)