Jacob was born on 10 MAR 1837 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, the son of unknown parents.
He died on 27 JUN 1903 in Newbern, Illinois.
He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Matilda T Reeves, who he married in JUN 1854. The place has not been found. Their three known children were George Frank (1855-?), John W (1856-?) and Aquilla Adam (1861-?).
His second wife was Martha Jane Delby, who he married on 14 SEP 1865 in Jersey County, Illinois. Their five known children were Mary Sophronia (1866-?), Charles Emmitt (1869-?), Jacob C (1874-?), Alice Elvena (1877-1920) and Flora Elvena (1882-?).
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| Birth | 10 MAR 1837 |
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| Death | 27 JUN 1903 |
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Note 1
!Source: C. Jacob Grelling, post on Ancestry.com.
# ID: I009
# Name: Jacob Greeling
# Sex: M
# Birth: 10 Mar 1837 in Hesse-Darmstadt
# Death: 27 Jun 1903 in Newbern, Illinois
# Occupation: Farmer and Well digger
# Residence: Newbern, Illinois
# Ethnicity/Relig.: German
# Note: Came to this country at the age of 11. Traveled here by himself. Had two other brothers that also came here from Hesse-Darmstdat. They also came by themselves. Jacob was a Civil War Vetran. He served with 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Company I. Was in the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi.