Jacob Warmkessel, son of Joseph was born Jan 8, 1814, in Lower Macungie township. He was a tinsmith by trade and had his shop aside the present Weller's general store in Lower Macungie. There he carried on the business for many years. He was married to Lovina Dankel, bom July 15. 1821, and died in March, 1892. He died on Feb. 8, 1895, aged 81 years. They are buried at the Lehigh Church of which he was an official member of the Lutheran congregation and his wife belonged to the Reformed congregation.