Jacob Bixler, Jr. was the son of Jacob and Christina "Barbara" (Rudy) Bixler, Sr. He was the husband of Sarah Salome (Lesh) Bixler. Sarah died March 3, 1883.

Obituary
The Christian Advocate - 1886
BIXLER.--Jacob Bixler was born in Newport, Perry Co., Pa., November 8, 1804, and died November 10, 1886. At 31, he was converted in a Methodist class-meeting, held in a log school-house at Newport. Shortly after he moved up Sherman's Valley to Center. Here he was 20 miles from the nearest Methodist preaching. With the assistance of Mr. Flickinger, he founded Emory Chapel. In it he worshiped for 50 years. Unless sick or absent from home, he was never absent from the means of grace. He was a good listener, and the "good news" caused his face to shine. HE WAS A SWEET SINGER. Persons have informed the writer that they have traveled miles to hear him sing in protracted meetings. He urged men to go forward in the divine life. At the last Quarterly Love-feast, he attended, he exhorted the people to speak of the goodness of God, assuring us that it might be the last time he would be with us. And it was. There was a yearning in his soul to be transformed into Christ's likeness. He carried his religion into daily life. In business transactions he evinced that he was "not of this world." He was a man of prayer. He was the father of 13 children; 11 grew up; these he saw converted. Two have passed to that heavenly home; nine are in the way. Father Bixler was naturally quick and, to some extent, impetuous, but grace made him meek and gentle. During his confinement to the house he murmured not. In every department he served the church faithfully. For 25 years he was recording steward. He delighted to have Methodist preachers about. For 50 years he was a subscriber for The Christian Advocate. He was full of good works. A county paper states: He was a good citizen, and during his long life did all he could to make the world better."
Written by Rev. W. R. Picken