Jacob Oyster
Jacob Oyster was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1825, and was 77 years old on his last birthday anniversary. He came to Richland County when he was 10 years old. Enlisted in Co. D, Fourth Ohio Infantry, under Capt. George Weaver, May 16, 1847, and served until July 15, 1848, and was in nearly all the battles of the Mexican War. He also served in the Civil War and is now leading a peaceful, quiet life in the hills of the gold region north of Bellville, where he owns a farm of 18 acres. He has been twice married. His first wife bore him seven children, his second wife five -- twelve children in all. Although in humble circumstances and surroundings, Mr. Oyster is happy in the love and care given him by his wife and children.
From The Bellville Messenger, January 22, 1903