Jacob b1828 + Mahala Offenbacker ~ s/o Jacob + Sarah (Ebert) of VA
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JACOB PENCE,farmer; P. O. St. Paris; son of Jacob and Sarah(Ebert);both natives of Virginia. They emigrated in their youthful days to Johnson Twp Champaign Co., where they married. They soon after became the owners of 80 acres of land (in Sec. 6, Johnson Township) which they took from its wilds to a good of cultivation and improvement. During life, Jacob Pence, Sr., devoted most time to his trade of blacksmith, following the same until within a few years of his which occurred in August, 1857. His third wife now survives at the advanced age of 73. Jacob, Sr., was the father of ten children, of whom four are now living. Jr., our subject. was born in Johnson Township in 1828, where he has ever resided. He was raised to farm life and obtained a limited education. In 1828 married Mahala Offenbacker, after which he engaged in farming for himself spring and summer months, and during the fall and winter months he was engaged in threshing. Mr. Pence started in life on a mere nothing and by his own exertions accumulated until he now owns a fine farm of 262 acres in a good location and well improved. Mr. and Mrs. Pence are the parents of seven children, of whom six are now living.