John M. Jacoby, of Allentown, was born in Bucks County, April 4, 1846. He began teaching school in Whitehall in 1864, where he taught two terms. He also taught two terms in Allentown. He operated the Trout Creek Mill from 1867 to 1878. In the latter year he moved to 933 Walnut Street, Allentown, where he resided until his death in 1913. He was warden of the Lehigh county prison from 1881 to 1883, and was a staunch Democrat. He served as deputy sheriff under Frank Schwoyer. 'While residing in Salisbury township he filled the office of justice of the peace for three years. He was also school director in the same township. He was United States gauger under President Cleveland's first administration. For many years he was an auctioneer at real estate and household goods sales. In 1866, he married Ella C. Dubbs, daughter of Robert and Caroline (Ludwig) Dubbs.