Jacob Mentges
Jacob Mentges was born in Prussia May 6, 1826, where he learned cabinet-making, and came to America in 1854. After working at Albany, Cincinnati, and other points in different occupations, he came to Sidney in 1862. Here he opened a furniture store, and manufactured his own goods. In 1869 sickness overtook him, which prevented his working for three years. In 1873 he went to Cincinnati and bought a stock of goods, and reopened at a new stand. After eight years he moved to his present place of business. As he started with empty hands, his present business must be taken as an evidence of his industry and frugality. In 1869 he married Miss Elizabeth Hass, of Cincinnati. They have six children: Jacob, Elizabeth, George, Maggie, John, and Fred, all living.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883