Jacob STOCKERT

Jacob Stockert was born May 13, 1817, in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. He thought to better his condition in life by coming to America, which move he made in 1854, arriving in Missouri in June of that year. He remained there but a little time, , when he came to Illinois and located in Tazewell county. Mr. S. is a well informed man on the general topics of the day. He received a liberal education in Germany, and, although devoting his attention to farming, he takes a deep interest in geology, astronomy and other kindred sciences. He is also a practical mechanic, making articles of use and convenience for family and farm use. Mr. S. is considerable of a philosopher and enjoys tracing effects to their causes. On his farm, section 12, are three veins of coal which are not over forty feet from the surface. He has found relics of Indian and savage warfare on his place, which goes to show that the Indians once had a destructive battle there. In 1845 he was wedded to Mary Catharina Schwim, who died Aug. 5, 1867. She bore him five children only one of whom, Jacob Stockert, Jr. is now living. Mr. S.is a member of the Evangelical Luthern Church. Post-office, Pekin.

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