Jacob B. Gebhart

As printed in 1909

JACOB B. GEBHART.

Jacob B. Gebhart, a leading farmer of Miami township, Montgomery county, owns one hundred and twenty-two acres of fine land on the Centerville road about two miles from Miamisburg. He is one of the oldest agriculturists of this county and comes from a family who have for generations been identified with agricultural interests. His father, Peter Gebhart, was also born here and was one of its best known men. He was a farmer all his life, but was also a man of affairs, taking an active part in the local matters of government. He was very prominent in the councils of the democratic party. He married Miss Margaret Brosius, who bore to him nine children: George; Jacob B.; Amos; Wilson, deceased; Elmore; Perry; Elizabeth; Sarah and Lucinda.

Jacob B. Gebhart was born in Montgomery county and attended the common schools here. As was natural he soon commenced farming, even before the close of his school period, and when he attained to man’s estate he engaged in that line of work for himself. His industry and his knowledge of the principles of soil culture have united to reward his efforts with more than the average amount of success and to give him a comfortable income.

When Mr. Gebhart looked forward to establishing a home of his own he those as the woman to be his helpmeet Miss Louisa Heinecke, the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Hertel) Heinecke. Pier father had come from Germany to this county, where he became one of its well known farmers. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Gebhart, of whom six are still living: William Henry, Charles L., Albert T.. Minnie R., Elmer, Anna A., deceased, and Edmund H. Charles L. is the virtual head of the family and upon him devolves the responsibility of the farm.

In both church work and local affairs Mr. Gebhart takes an active and efficient interest. He belongs to the Lutheran church, being one of its oldest members, but nis participation in the work of the church is not so active as a few years back, though he is still devoted to its welfare and is regular in his attendance at its services. In local affairs, he has on many occasions served the people as judge of the elections and always with discrimination and justness, and in other matters and on other occasions has given evidence of his concern for the welfare of the community in which he lives and of the good judgment that is characteristic of him. Aside from this he is a man who finds his greatest delight and recreation in the bosom of his family; and although he is a sociable neighbor, he could never be persuaded to join one of the fraternal organizations that aim to promote good feelings and kindly intercourse among the people in whose midst they are located. But after all is said Mr. Gebhart remains a man who is respected and honored for the sterling qualities of character he exhibits, for his industry and his integrity.

As printed in History of the city of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio (1909). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.