Jacob Souder
Jacob Souder is a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1827. His parents are Jacob and Margaret Souder. He was married in Gallia county, Ohio, January 17, 1853, to Ruth Ann Smith. She is a native of Tuscarawas county, Ohio, born September 1, 1836. They have the following children: Michael Schafer, born February 17, 1854, deceased; Jacob, November 4, 1855, resides in Texas Hollow; James Anderson, June 9, 1857, deceased; infant, May, 1859, deceased; Margaret Ann, April 19, 1861, resides at Pine Grove Crossing; Amos Henan, June 28, 1863, resides at home; William Jefferson, February 24, 1866, resides at home; Fleming Shrader, February 6, 1868, resides at home; David Edward, June 4, 1870, resides at home; John Lawrence, July 4, 1872, resides at home; Hannah T., March 1, 1875; Sarah Jane, February 11, 1878, resides at home. The parents of Mrs. Souder are Nathaniel and Abiah (Merrill) Smith. Mr. Souder is a farmer in Elizabeth township. His address is Ironton, Lawrence county, Ohio.
History of Lawrence Co., Ohio by Hardesty (1882)