Jacob Longenecker (1814 - 1866)

Biography

Jacob Longenecker was born on July 30, 1814 in Coventry Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, to Isaac Shantz Longenecker (1786–1858) and Mary Sheleigh (1789–1880).^[1]

Jacob (27) married Lavina Unknown (22) (born on September 10, 1819) in 1842. Their children were:

• Mary Jane Longenecker (~1843– )
• Elizabeth Longenecker (~1846– )
• John Longenecker (~1849– )

In 1850, Jacob Longacker (36) in East Coventry Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. ^[2]

Jacob (38) married Maria Davidheiser (26) (born on January 9, 1827 in Pennsylvania; daughter of Henry Davidheiser and Lydia (Rhoads) Davidheiser) on April 17, 1853 in East Vincent Township, Chester.^{[3] [4]} Their children were:

• Alexander Longenecker (~1853– )
• Isaac Longenecker (1854–1872)
• Joseph G Longenecker (1861–1892) ^{[5] [6]}

In 1860, Jacob Longenacker (46) in North Coventry Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. ^[7]

Jacob died on March 18, 1866 in East Coventry Township, Chester, aged 51. He was buried in East Coventry Mennonite Cemetery, East Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63290231/jacob-longenecker: accessed), memorial page for Jacob Longenecker (30 Jul 1814–18 Mar 1866), Find a Grave Memorial ID 63290231, citing East Coventry Mennonite Cemetery, East Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Mike O (contributor 46957759).
   Find A Grave: Memorial #63290231
2. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States, Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 42; Digital film/folder number: 004191088; FHL microfilm: 20615; Image number: 318; Record number: 13018; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01038-0
   FamilySearch Record: M4H9-BS8 (accessed 30 September 2025)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SQQ-5BX
   Jacob Longacker (36) in East Coventry Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004025189; FHL microfilm: 1016404; Record number: 17; Packet letter: F
   FamilySearch Record: Q2WN-Q422 (accessed 30 September 2025)
   Jacob Longaker, son of Isaac Longaker & Mary Longaker, marriage to Maria Davidhyser, daughter of Henry Davidhyser & Lydia Davidhyser, on 17 Apr 1853 in East Vincent Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1775-1991"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004455278; FHL microfilm: 000571401; Image number: 188; Record number: 136; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02935-7
   FamilySearch Record: VFSF-Q34 (accessed 30 September 2025)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6XGK-YB
   Jacob Longaker, son of Isaac Longaker & Mary Longaker, marriage to Maria Davidhyser, daughter of Henry Davidhyser & Lydia Davidhyser, on 17 Apr in East Vincent Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
5. ↑ Marriage of son Joseph H Longacre: "Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004838647; FHL microfilm: 21460
   FamilySearch Record: V26D-2LR (accessed 30 September 2025)
   Jacob Longacre's son Joseph H Longacre marriage to Annie R Hinman on 15 Jun 1887 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States.
6. ↑ Marriage of son Joseph H Longacre: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1775-1991"
   citing Page: 351; Digital film/folder number: 004838647; FHL microfilm: 000021460; Image number: 508; Record number: 712; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M03315-2
   FamilySearch Record: KHN8-8Y4 (accessed 30 September 2025)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9PXW-XJ6
   Jacob Longacre's son Joseph H Longacre marriage to Annie R Hinman on 15 Jun 1887 in Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States.
7. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States, Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 19; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171004; FHL microfilm: 805093; Image number: 326; Record number: 9659; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01807-1
   FamilySearch Record: MXRK-F3X (accessed 30 September 2025)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBSZ-9H9D
   Jacob Longenacker (46) in North Coventry Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.

See also:

• Burial:

"Pennsylvania, Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007521402; Image number: 616; Record number: 23
FamilySearch Record: 886F-Q46Z (accessed 30 September 2025)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-998Q-4VJT
Jacob Longenecker burial (died on 18 Mar 1866) in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Born on 30 Jul 1814.

• Burial of son Isaac L Longenecker:

"Pennsylvania, Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007521402; Image number: 616; Record number: 22
FamilySearch Record: 886F-Q43Z (accessed 30 September 2025)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-998Q-4VJT
Jacob Longenecker's son Isaac L Longenecker burial in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.