NameJacob B. Roof
Birth1783, ,,Germany,.
Death1866, Newton,New Newton Co.,N.J.,U.S.A.
BurialNew Newton Cem.,Newton,N.J.,U.S.A.
ReligionLDS B C I E SP
Misc. Notes
Information from Kelly Parks and Bradford Co. Historical Society. From Kelly Parks- He came to Pa. from Newton, N.J. From Kelly Parks- Jacobs will, probate 6 Feb 1866- Stephen got homestead, Clara two cows, James got debts paid. The rest divided equally. They had nine children-Charles Roof- 12 Feb 1809, Sarah ( Sally Ann ) -1811. Catherine Roof - 1813, Clarissa Roof- 1815, James Roof - 29 Nov. 1818, Alfred ( Fred ) Roof - 14 Nov 1819, Levena Roof - 1821 ?, Stephen W. ( Doc ) Roof - 1823, Mary W. Roof - 1823. ----------------------------------------------------------------- From HISTORY OF BRADFORD CO. by Bradsby 1891 He came to America about 1785, locating in Sussex Co. N.J. near the banks of the " Paulis Kill " where Jacob died about 1860. His family cosisted of 9 children.
Spouses
Birth1790, ,,Germany
ReligionLDS B C I E
Marriage10 Nov 1896, ,Sussex,New Jersey