Jacob Forrar
Jacob Forrar, Retired Farmer; P. O. Swander‘s Crossing.
Mr. Forrar was born in Berks County, Pa., December 11, 1814. He is a tailor by trade, which he followed as his vocation about eight years, or until 1841. He turned his attention to farming until a few years since, when he retired from business, and is now living a retired life in the village of Swander’s Crossing. In 1837 he moved to Ohio, and located in Greene County, where he married Miss Mary Good, born November 11, 1814. In 1838 he with his wife moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, and remained three years. In 1841 they came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm in Franklin Township, which he now owns. They reared a family of four children, John S., William H., Isaac M., and Martha J. Mrs. Forrar died June 1, 1855. On the 29th day of December, 1855, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Boyer, née Hillbient, by whom he reared two children, Nelson G. and Jacob C. His son William H. served in the war of 1861.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883