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Bennett Jakobe

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Bennett Jakobe

Birth
Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
Death
28 Jul 1924 (aged 44)
Peoria County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Glasford, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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son of
Anton Jakobe
Sarah Ide Meller
married to Ruth Haines March 11, 1924

Bennett was killed when a shocking binder ran over him as he tried to rescue his bride. She was driving the team of runaway horses and was being dragged after she jumped off. Bennett ran in front of the horses trying to rescue her.

Survived by his mother, his father died 17 years ago, and 3 brothers.
son of
Anton Jakobe
Sarah Ide Meller
married to Ruth Haines March 11, 1924

Bennett was killed when a shocking binder ran over him as he tried to rescue his bride. She was driving the team of runaway horses and was being dragged after she jumped off. Bennett ran in front of the horses trying to rescue her.

Survived by his mother, his father died 17 years ago, and 3 brothers.


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  • Created by: Debra
  • Added: Feb 8, 2015
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142380978/bennett-jakobe: accessed ), memorial page for Bennett Jakobe (15 Oct 1879–28 Jul 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 142380978, citing Lancaster Cemetery, Glasford, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Debra (contributor 47324320).