HON. JACOB HELD

Hon. Jacob HELD was born in Betzenger, County of Rentlingen, District of Black Forest, Kingdom of Wurtemberg, Germany, and was educated at the common schools of that country. On 01 Sep 1834, he sailed for America, and arrived at New York on the 4th day of November, of the same year. From New York he removed to Philadelphia, and served an apprenticeship as baker, up to April 1838, when he removed to Evansville, Indiana, where he remained until April 1839, at which time he removed to Henderson.

On 20 May 1839, he married, in Evansville, Miss Louise LOHMEYER, and as a result of that union, twelve children have been born, seven sons and five daughters. Of that number two sons and two daughters have died.

After coming to Henderson, Mr. HELD carried on a bakery store and was the first to establish a daily delivery of breads, etc. to families in town. In 1852 he built the three-story brick storehouse, corner of Water and Second Streets, and for a number of years carried on a large business therein.

He was mostly instrumental in building the Henderson & Evansville Telegraph Line, and was its first President. He served as Councilman of his ward, and, in 1874, was elected Mayor and served one term with credit to him self and city. He is one of the oldest Odd Fellows living in the city, and served his lodge as Noble Grand in 1844 and 1857. In religion he is a Lutheran; in politics a Republican. He is the owner of HELD's Park, including six and a half acres, a beautiful spot and favorite resort. His residence is at the park, and there, too, he carries on a nice grocery trade.

When Mr. HELD came to Henderson, it was only a village with one dilapidated church - the old Union Church - that stood on the Square and in which Rev. Thomas EVANS preached; one dray and one delivery wagon - James ROUSE was the owner of the dray, Nathaniel TERRY owned the wagon and furnished the village with its winter's supply of wood. Mr. HELD, all of his life, has been extremely liberal with his friends and patrons, and has contributed largely to the building up and improvement of the city. His wife has been a hard working, self-denying, faithful helpmate, and, in their old age, the two enjoy life with a loving confidence that has never been demitted.

Starling's History of Henderson County, Kentucky, 1887.

HON. JACOB HELD REFERENCES

MARRIAGES OF HENDERSON COUNTY 1858 - 1900

Edward Held - Ida E. Carlisle, 19 Oct 1898, Book 028, Page 154
Frederick Held - Sarah I. Parker, 13 Dec 1865, Book 007, Page 079
George W. Held - Nellie Ellis, 24 Mar 1879, Book 016, Page 047
Jacob Held, Jr. - Katherine Kriel, 04 May 1864, Book 006, Page 187
Will H. Held - Anna L. Payne, 16 Mar 1881, Book 017, Page 059
Catherine Held - Joseph A. Winter, 27 Jun 1893, Book 024, Page 403
Julia H. Held - W. B. Washington, 27 Apr 1885, Book 019, Page 157
Lizzie Held - M. Stutzenberger, 19 May 1885, Book 019, Page 157
Louisa Held - Jacob Peters, 14 Nov 1866, Book 007, Page 283
Lulu Held - Ernst Meyer, 24 Aug 1890, Book 022, Page 377
Mary Held - Jacob Geibel, 08 Nov 1871, Book 011, Page 282
Sallie Held - Levi Rudy, 30 Jun 1880, Book 016, Page 219

1850 CENSUS OF HENDERSON COUNTY

Jacob Held, age 35, Page 9 - 10, House No. 74; Louisa age 28; Jacob age 8; Frederick age 6; Louisa age 5; Mary A. age 3; Francis age 1 and Louis Baker age 37

1860 CENSUS OF HENDERSON COUNTY

Jacob Held age 45, Page 30 - 31, House No. 277; Laura age 39, Jacob age 19; Frederick age 17; Louise age 15; Mary 13; Frances age 11; Hellen age 6; George age 4; William age 3; ALSO LISTED WITH FAMILY: Louis Baker age 52; Jacob Clein age 49; William Snider age 40; Samuel Mattie age 62

1870 CENSUS OF HENDERSON COUNTY

Jacob Held Sr., age 55, Page 178 - 179, House No. 72; Louisa age 49; Mary age 23; Frank age 21; Julia age 15; George age 13; William age 11; Lizzie age 9; John age 6. ALSO LISTED WITH FAMILY: Arton Marraweek age 38; Lizzy Janni age 20

Fred Held age 27, Page 232, House No. 218; Sarah age 25; Lizzie age 4; Caroline age 2
Jacob Held, Jr. age 29, Page 264, House No. 214; Katharine age 24; Charles age 5; Willie age 3; Louise age 2; Katy age 1

1880 CENSUS OF HENDERSON COUNTY

George Held age 23, Page 49, House No. 26; Nellie age 20

Jacob Held [Sr] age 64, Page 96, House No. 310; Louisa age 58; Julia H. age 20; Lizzie age 18; John age 16; Willie age 14; Edward age 8; Louisa age 7

Jacob HEILD [Jr] age 38, Pg 60, House No. 31; Clara J. age 15; Willie age 13; Louisa age 12; Katie age 11; Fred age 9; Eddie age 8; Lizzie age 5; Mary K. age 3

INTERMENT RECORDS

Georgie Held (inf), 12 Mar 1845, Fernwood, age unknown, 106, 7
Maggie Held (inf), 24 Aug 1853, Fernwood, age unknown, 106, 7
Cath. Kriel Held, 14 Dec 1876, Fernwood, age unknown, 1051, 3
Jacob Held, 16 Feb 1893, Fernwood, age unknown, 106, 2
Louis D. Held, 07 Mar 1895, Fernwood, age unknown, 112, 2
Jacob B. Held, 15 Apr 1896, Fernwood, age unknown, 1051, 4
Louisa Held, 10 Apr 1905, Fernwood, age unknown, 106, 1
W. W. Held, 18 Nov 1913, Fernwood, age unknown, 1051, 2
George W. Held, 30 May 1917, Fernwood, age unknown, 690
John Held, 03 Nov 1917, Fernwood, age unknown, 112, 4
Mrs. Virginia B. Held, 08 Apr 1919, Fernwood, age unknown, 112