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About Jacob Crum

Jacob Crum was a grandson of Johann Frantz Crumm (John Francis Crum, 1742-1814), who immigrated from Germany to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and settled in Adams County.

Jacob's father, Moses Crum (1788-1873) and mother, Margaret Rex (1788-1882), along with their six children, removed from Adams County, Pennsylvania and arrived in Richland County Ohio early in the spring of 1840. They settled on an 80 acre tract purchased by Moses in 1839, located approximately 2 miles west of Shelby, a flourishing village located in central Richand County. The family built a large homestead which stands today and is owned by a descendent of Moses Crum's youngest child, Michael. The story of this homestead and the Crum family is the subject of a book written by Ruby Wagner Crum and self-published in 1984: "Diary of a House: Crum Homestead Since 1839."

Jacob was the fourth child and second-oldest son of Moses and Margaret. Their children were: 1) Mary Magdalena, known as Molly & Lena; 2) Elizabeth, known as Betsy; 3) Johann Daniel (John Daniel), known as Dan; 4) Jacob; 5)George Adam; and 6) Michael, known as Mike.

Only Jacob and Michael married. After Jacob married Susan Nazor in 1855 they established their homestead in Vernon Township in neighboring Crawford County on land gifted to Jacob by Moses.

Jacob was married with two or three young children when the Civil War broke out. His younger brother Michael, unmarried at the time, volunteered to serve in his place. Michael was injured in the Battle of Gettysburg. He survived, returned to the homestead and, at the age of 44, married Elizabeth "Libby" Coble in 1876. Their son, Franklin Paul "Paul" was born in 1878.

It appears from early reunion records that the brothers, Jacob and Michael, went their separate ways after the war. It has been suggested that because Michael served in his brother's place during the Civil War, and was severely wounded, that there may have been awkward feelings between the two. But it could also be because of the difference in their ages, the vast difference in the ages of their families, and the fact that they lived away from one another.

--Rebekah Carlisle 09:06, 27 June 2011 (EDT)

Jacob Crum & Susan Nazor

Crums, Faulkners & Neighbors

Diary of a House: Crum Homestead Since 1839

Jacob & Susan Crum's Grave

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Shelby, Richland, Ohio, United States. The Daily Globe. (Shelby, Ohio)
   No. 72, page 4, 12 March 1918.

   The original newspaper article and photograph, showing an elderly Jacob Crum sitting outside in a rocking chair holding his cane, appeared in The Daily Globe, Shelby, Ohio, Tuesday, March 12, 1918, No. 72, on page four.
   
   Jacob Crum, Vernon Township’s oldest pioneer and last charter member of the Shelby Reformed Church, died Saturday evening Mar. 9, aged 92 years, 10 months and 29 days – almost reaching his 93d birthday.
   Jacob Crum, son of Moses Crum and Margaret (Rex) Crum, was born in Adams county, Pennsylvania, April 10, 1825, being of a family of six children.
   He came with his parents to Ohio about the year 1838, locating in Sharon township, Richland county.
   He was reared to farm work. His educational advantages were limited, his only opportunity being during the few winter months when he could be spared from the farm, the school house being such as the pioneer locality provided, as at that time the advantages of education were not always appreciated by those who were obliged to provide houses and teachers.
   In 1885 he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Nazer, who was a native of Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, and who was a daughter of Somuel Nazer who came to Richland county in 1834. Seven children were born to Mrs. And Mrs. Jacob Crum
   Samuel M. Crum, residing in Shelby
   Eliza, of Morrow county
   Jeremiah, of Utah
   Curtis,of Mansfield
   John, at home
   Catherine, of Shelby
   Luella, deceased
   There are also 23 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a multitude of acquaintances and friends who will be saddened by his departure.
   Mr. Crum has always been an honored and respected citizen, and during his 80 years in Richland county he has done his best as an industrious and upright member of the community.
   In his death the Reformed church loses her last charter member. Indentified with the whole history of the church up to the present time, his passing marks an epoch. Always an active member, and a liberal supporter, the church owes his memory honor and respect.
   For a number of years Mr. Crum has been blind and in feeble health, unable to leave the house or enjoy the things of life, and he has been anxious to go. He wished and prayed that God would take him home, and his prayers are answered. He died at the home of his son, John, where he has lived for many years, at 10:30 o’clock March 9. The funeral service will be held at [the Myers Church Wed. afternoon. Conducted by] the Rev. C. F. Brouse, of the Reformed church. Interment at the Myers cemetery.

2.   Biography of Jacob Crum, in A Centennial biographical history of Crawford County, Ohio: Illustrated. (Chicago [Illinois]: Lewis Pub. Co., 1902)
   806-807.

   One of the old and highly respected farmers of Crawford county is Jacob Crum, who has established a reputation as a thorough farmer and estimable and useful citizen during a residence here which covers more than a half century. Mr. Crum was born in Adams county, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1825, and he was a son of Moses and Margaret (Rex) Crum, and was one of a family of six children which was born to his parents. Of this family our subject and his brother Michael, who is a resident of Richland county, are the only living representatives.
   Moses Crum was a farmer in Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1792, and from that state he emigrated to Ohio, about 1838, locating in Sharon township, Richland county. Here he lived until 1877, at which time he passed away, at the age of eighty-five years and two months. His most worthy widow survived him for about ten years, her age reaching ninety-five years. Mr. Crum possessed at the time of his decease about two hundred and forty acres of land, and provided well for his children, ever taking a deep interest in their welfare.
   Jacob Crum was reared to farm work and was about thirteen years old when his parents removed to Ohio. His educational advantages were limited, his only opportunity being during the few winter months when he could be spared from the farm, the school house being such as the pioneer locality provided, as at that time the advantages of education were not always appreciated by those who were obliged to provide houses and teachers.
   Our subject remained at home until his marriage, in 1855, to Miss Susan Naser, who was a native of Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, and who was a daughter of Samuel Naser, who came to Richland county in 1834. Mr. Naser located in Sharon township and lived there his remaining years. After marriage our subject and his young wife began housekeeping on the farm he now occupies, in Vernon township. This property was a present from his honored father and comprised one hundred and sixty-six acres, to which our subject has since added other lands. In 1880 he purchased a tract of forty acres, which is located one-fourth of a mile south of his home place, and in 1885 he bought another farm, the location of the latter being in Auburn township, across the highway from his residence farm, and consists of one hundred and seventy acres. With these additions our subject owns three hundred and seventy-six acres of land, and carries on extensive family and stock-raising operations.
   Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Crum, as follows: Samuel, residing on the Auburn township farm; Elzina, the wife of Warren Tuttle, of Shelby; Jeremiah, of the state of Washington; Curtis, of Shelby, Ohio; John, residing at home; Catherine, the wife of Edward Johnson, of Shelby; and Luella, deceased. In politics Mr. Crum has been a life-long Democrat, and has been of service to his locality in several offices, notably as school director, for several years. He has been long one of the leading members of the Reformed church, as was his wife until her death, in 1888. During his long life in this locality Mr. Crum has witnessed many changes, and has done his part in developing the agricultural section in his vicinity, and is held in high esteem and is one of the most substantial citizens of the county.
   
   Retyped by Rebekah Carlisle (Mrs. Christopher J Carlisle), November 15, 2009.
   Note that some of the dates and the spelling of names differ from other documentation.

3.   Crum, Ruby Wagner. Diary of a House: Crum Homestead Since 1839. (Self published, 1984).

   [Self-published. 277 pages. Includes the summary of the author's research on the Crum family, including the 1753 immigration of Johann Frantz Crum on the Rotterdam but primarily concentrates on the history of the original Crum homestead and the people who lived it it. The last "entry" is dated December 24, 1983. The author died 26 December 1992.]

4. ↑ ^4.0 4.1 Crawford, Ohio, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule.
5. ↑ Crawford, Ohio, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule.
6. ↑ ^6.0 6.1 Family # 54, in Richland, Ohio, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   Jacob Crumb, 23, b. abt 1827 in Pennsylvania.

7. ↑ Family # 794, in Ohio Genealogical Society. Crawford County Chapter. 1860 census of Crawford County, Ohio. (Galion, Ohio: The Chapter, 199-?)
   p 107.
8. ↑ Crawford, Ohio, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   Jacob Crum, 55, b. 1825 in Pennsylvania, parents b. in Pennsylvania, farmer, married to Susan Crum. Children at home: Samuel, Dora [Dora is Samuel's wife], Alzina, Jeremiah, Curtis, John, Catharine, & Luella.

9. ↑ Carlisle, Helen J. Haines. Carlisle, Helen Haines - Recollections.
10. ↑ 67131238, in Find A Grave
    includes headstone photo, last accessed Dec 2021.