From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, pages 673.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


JACOB BECKER

One of Benwood's representative business men is Jacob Becker, who is 
a native of Germany, having been born there in 1848.  He came to this 
country when about four years old.  Peter and Mary (Bach) Becker, his 
parents, settled in Ritchietown, the father died about one year after 
his arrival in America, his death being caused by getting overheated 
while discharging his duties as an employee in the Washington mills 
and by the ignorance of the attending physician.  Mrs. Becker has 
since married Conrad Bender, who is now deceased.  She is still 
living, having reached an advanced age.  Mr. Becker's grandparents, 
Peter and Mrs. Becker, lived for many years in Washington county, 
Ohio, and were much respected in the community in which they resided.  
They were worthy members of the Lutheran church.  Jacob Becker began 
the affairs  of life by working in a glass factory, and was afterward 
variously employed until he went to work in an iron mill as a 
puddler, in which he has been more or less engaged all his life.  For 
some time Mr. Becker worked at the cabinetmaker's trade.  A few 
months ago he formed a partnership with Charles Zimmerman in the 
furniture and undertaking business, and this firm has made a fine 
record for itself during its short career.  He married Miss Amelia 
Miller, daughter of George P. and Mrs. Miller, June 19, 1870.  These 
parents were natives of Germany, and were highly respected members of 
the German Presbyterian church.  Mr. and Mrs. Becker have had three 
children to make their home complete.  They are:  Carl T., William H. 
and Tracy C. A.  Mrs. Becker passed to her reward about two years 
ago, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.  She was a 
life long member of the Lutheran church and a devout Christian lady.  
Mr. Becker is a member of the Lutheran church and a devout Christian 
lady.  Mr. Becker is a member of the I.O.O.F. and the K. of P.  By 
his business tact and ability he has made a success in life, and is 
esteemed by his fellow citizens for his strict integrity and 
adherence to right.     


(Linda Fluharty)