Free-Issue Death Certificates: JACOBS.
by Lisa Y. Henderson
James Edward Jacobs. Died 17 January 1926, Fayetteville, Cross Creek Cumberland County. Indian. Married to Mrs. Margaret Jacobs. Cooper. Age 76. Born in NC to Jessie Jacobs and Abbie Jacobs. Buried Brookside. Informant, Mrs. J.E. Colston.
John Jacobs. Died 16 June 1922, Dudley, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Married. Age about 67. Miller (corn mill.) Born Sampson County to Jesse Jacobs and Abbie (no last name), both of Sampson County. Buried Dudley NC. Informant, Willie Carter.
Francis Carter. Died 26 September 1937, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Widow of Marshall Carter. Age 78. Born Sampson County to Jesse Jacobs and Abbie Strickland, both of Sampson County. Informant, Granger S. Carter.
Abbie Jane Brewington. Died 16 Jan 1933, Dunn, Harnett County. Colored. Widow of Nathan Brewington. Age 71. Born Sampson County to Jesse Jacobs and Abbie Jane Jacobs, both of Sampson County. Buried Wilkins cemetery. Informant, Rena Goodman (daughter), Dunn NC.
Jessie Adam Jacobs. Died 6 July 1926, Wilson, Wilson County at “Col Hospital.” Colored. Married to Sarah Jacobs. Resided 303 Elba Street. Day laborer, janitor, city schools. Born 25 December 1863, Sampson County, to Jessie A. Jacobs and Abbie Jacobs, both of Sampson County. Buried Dudley NC. Informant, Sarah Jacobs.
In the 1860 census of Honeycutts, Sampson County: Jesse Jacobs, 43, farmer; wife Abba, 41, and children Edward J., 14, Betsey A., 13, John R., 11, Martha, 8, Solomon, 6, Jesse, 4, and Abba J. Jacobs, 6, plus William, 10, Eliza, 8, and John Jacobs, 6; all mulatto. Jesse reported owning $2884 real property and $816 personal property, making him the wealthiest free person of color in the county.
Jessie Jacobs. Died 4 March 1914, N. Clinton, Sampson County. Indian. (Colored marked through.) Married. Farmer. Born 9 February 1854, Sampson County, to Arch Jacobs and Tempie Manuel. Buried Honeycutts township.
Enos Jacobs. Died 5 October, 1925, Honeycutts, Sampson County. Indian Married to Miltildia Jacobs. About 83. Farmer. Born Sampson County to Archie Jacobs of Pender County and Tempie Manuel. Buried New Bethel cemetery. Informant, C.O. Jacobs, Honeycutts.
In the 1860 census of Dismal, Sampson County: Archibal Jacobs, 40; wife Temperance J. Jacobs, 32; and children Enos, 13, Mary J., 11, Jesse, 6, Cathrine, 4, and Sarah C., 8 months.
Lizzie Jacobs Collier. Died 27 Nov 1922, Dudley, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Widow of William Collier. About 59 years old. Born Sampson County to Gabriel Jacobs and Kitsy Manuel, both of Sampson County. Buried Dudley NC. Informant Mrs. Jessie Simmons.
Mary Jacobs. Died 17 January 1926, Honeycutts, Sampson County. Indian. Widow. About 91. Born Sampson County to unknown father and Clarkie Barefoot. Buried Brewington graveyard. Informant, Hardie Goodwin.
Fransis Emaline Williams. Born 12 May 1919, Dismal, Sampson County. Croatan Indian. Married. Born 21 December 1861. Farming. Born Sampson County to Samuel Jacobs of Pender County and Mary Barefoot of Sampson County. Informant, Ransom Williams, Delway NC.
In the 1860 census of Dismal, Sampson County: Samuel Jacobs, 35, turpentine laborer, mulatto. In the 1870 census of Dismal, Sampson County: Samuel Jacob, 50; wife Mary, 35; and children James C., 10, Francis, 7, Martha, 4, and George A., 1.
Mathew J. Jacobs. Died 9 March 1924, N. Clinton, Sampson County. Negro. Married. Farmer. About 70 years old. Born Sampson County to Lewis Jacobs and Marah Jacobs. Buried Goodman cemetery. Informant, Jim Jacobs.
James Jacobs. Died 19 June 1935, Franches Creek, Kelly, Bladen County. Colored. Married to Josephine Royal. Age 75. Farmer. Born Sampson County to Louis Jacobs and unknown mother. Informant, Alfred Fenner, Kelly NC.
Henry Jacobs. Died 20 March 1927, Halls, Sampson County. Colored. Married to Chillie Ann Goodman. About 65 years old. Farmer. Born Sampson County to Louis Jacobs and unnamed mother. Buried Bradshaw cemetery. Informant, Bill Jacobs.
Martin Jacobs. Died 24 November 1933, Halls, Sampson County. Colored. Widowed. Age 69. Farmer. Born Sampson County to Lewis Jacobs of Pender County and Maria Jacobs of Sampson County. Informant, Mr. A.C. West, Clinton NC.
In the 1860 census of Dismal, Sampson County: Lewis Jacobs, 33, turpentine laborer; wife Maria, 35; and children Marthew J., 5, Martha A., 3, Athy A., 12, and Celia C., 7; all mulatto.
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This is the history of my family. I would love it if someone would get in contact with me.
Hi, Charm.
This is the history of my family (Jacobs). Can someone get in contact with me.
To which Jacobs line do you belong?
Lisa H.
Charm
My name is Tony Peterson. My great great Grandfather was Enos Jacobs, his son Theopolis Jacobs is my Great grandfather, Frank Jacobs is my Grandfather and my mom is Evelyn Jacobs of Clinton, NC. my home email is tpeterson116@hotmail.com
Thanks for commenting, Tony! It’s always great to hear from the descendants of the people I post about! — Lisa H.
I am trying to trace my ancestors , Jacobs family, I have got
as far as Joshua Jacobs born 1792 in SC ,that’s where I run into
a wall, any help would be appreciated.——-Maxine G.
Hi Lisa, My great grandmother was Catherine Jacobs, who I believe her father was Enos Jacobs. She married Johnson Brewington and my grandmother was Katherine Brewington, My cousins tell me that the Brewingtons originated in Clinton, NC and moved into Dunn. Any additional information would be so appreciated!!!
I am looking for information on Isaac Jacob. He was born around1825 and lived in Dismal, Sampson County. He was a turpentine distiller and married to Mary Jacobs. They had at least 8 children. I would appreciate any information on his family. Thanks!!