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(1754 - 1822)
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(1730 - 1766)
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Jacob Eli Setzer
Born: 29 Dec 1872, Catawba County, NC
Died: 11 Feb 1957, Catawba County, NC
Jacob Eli Setzer was the first child born to Patrick Sylvanus Setzer and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Witherspoon. Jacob Eli was born 29 Dec 1872 in Catawba County, NC.
According to the 1880 Catawba County Census, Patrick and Margaret had started their own family and had four sons, Jacob Eli Setzer, Miles Ernest Setzer, Jones Garland Setzer and John Marion Setzer. They lived on a large farm 2 miles south of Claremont. 1880 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Race Sex Age Relationship Occupation Birth Setzer Patrick S. W M 37 Head/Husband Farmer N.C. Setzer Margaret W F 34 Wife Keeping House N.C. Setzer Jacob E. W M 7 Son N.C. Setzer Miles E. W M 6 Son N.C. Setzer Jones G. W M 3 Son N.C. Setzer John M. W M 1 Son N.C.
Children of Patrick Sylvanus Setzer and Margaret Elizabeth Witherspoon Name Birth Death Spouse Jacob Eli Setzer 29 Dec 1872 11 Feb 1957 Minnie Elizabeth Connor Miles Ernest Setzer 28 May 1874 18 Feb 1939 Effie Mae Lowrance Jones Garland Setzer 23 May 1877 22 Jul 1889 John Marion Setzer 08 May 1879 27 Apr 1946 Emma Leola Lowrance Sallie Ann Mae Setzer 29 Jan 1882 19 Oct 1960 Ransom Edgar Little Ida Lillian Setzer 25 Apr 1884 25 Dec 1964 Alonzo Lester Loftin Ivey Lee Setzer 25 Apr 1884 02 Feb 1885 Elizabeth Pearl Setzer 20 Apr 1887 12 Nov 1960 Emanuel Iravus Sigmon Daisy McNeill Setzer 15 Jun 1889 06 Nov 1985 Leslie Burette Sigmon Jacob married Minnie Elizabeth Connor on 07 Jan 1894 in Catawba County. Minnie was born 27 Jan 1872 and was the daughter of C. Fulton & Ann Connor. Their marriage produced two children.
Children of Jacob Eli Setzer & Minnie Elizabeth Connor Name Birth Death Spouse Annie Pearl Setzer
10 Feb 1896 10 Dec 1948 Guy Mahone Fred Earnest Setzer 27 Jul 1898 21 Nov 1977 Mary Katherine Frazier Life was fragile for our ancestors. Child bearing and disease took its toll on many of them. Jacob and Minnie's second child, Fred Ernest Setzer, was born 27 Jul 1898. Less than two weeks later, Minnie died on 09 Aug 1898 - more than likely as a result of difficulties in the childbirth process. The 1900 Catawba County Census shows Jacob living on the farm of his father-in-law, Fulton Connor, along with his two small children, Pearl and Fred. They were living in Cline's Township, which was part of the Claremont Precinct. Those also living on the farm with C. Fulton Connor and his wife Anna were there three daughters: Bessie A., Fannie E., and Jennie. The census states that even though Fulton Connor was born in North Carolina, his father was born in Maryland. Everyone in both families could read and write except for the small children. 1900 Catawba County Census
Name Relation Race Sex Birth Age S/M/W Yrs
MdKids Last First Month Year # Live Connor Fulton Head W M Jun 1830 69 M 28 ------- Anna M. Wife W F 57 M 28 9 7 ------- Bessie A. Daughter W F Dec 1877 22 S ------- Fannie E. Daughter W F Jan 1881 19 S ------- Jennie Daughter W F Feb 1884 16 S Setzer Jacob Son-In-Law W M Dec 1871 28 Wd. ------- Pearl G.Daughter W F Feb 1896 4 S ------- Fred G.Son W M July 1999 1 S
Jacob Eli Setzer with his siblings, John, Ida, Daisy and Lizzie, prior to 1946
(Left to Right) Ida Lillian Setzer Loftin, Jacob Eli Setzer, Daisy McNeill Setzer Sigmon,
John Marion Setzer and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pearl Setzer SigmonJacob Eli Setzer and John Marion Setzer, prior to 1946
Jacob married Sarah Jane Gantt on 23 Dec 1900 in Catawba County, NC. Sarah Jane was born 28 Oct 1875. Their marriage produced eight children - the first, Evan Sylvanus, just ten months after their marriage.
Children of Jacob Eli Setzer and Sarah Jane Gantt Name Birth Date Death Date Spouse Evan Sylvanius Setzer 20 Oct 1901 14 Dec 1975 Lonnie Mae Cathcart Jacob Ray Setzer 04 Oct 1903 31 Aug 1963 Margaret Little Maynell Elizabeth Setzer 21 Sep 1905 Apr 1976 Robert Hamilton Smith Paul Herman Setzer 24 Nov 1907 13 Dec 1907 (Died in Infancy) Joseph Eli Setzer 02 Jan 1909 05 Apr 1977 Louise Blume Sarah Christine Setzer 10 Aug 1911 22 Nov 1998 John Marlin Brumley William Lawrence Setzer 15 Sep 1913 15 Nov 1986 Ruth Dela Cline Nancy B. Setzer 09 Jan 1916 17 Sep 1985 Grover E. Murray The 1910 Catawba County Census shows Jacob and Sarah Jane living in the Newton Precinct. There were six children living on the family farm - including Pearl and Fred, from Jacob's first marriage. The other children listed were: Evan, Ray, Maynell and Eli. The census also show Sarah Jane as having had seven children - Pearl & Fred were included in the count. Sarah Jane had given birth to Paul Setzer on 24 Nov 1907 but he died several weeks later on 13 Dec 1907. She had actually had 5 children with four of them still living. Jacob's occupation is listed as Register of Deeds. 1910 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Sex Race Age Marriage Yrs. # Kids Kids Living Occupation Setzer Jacob Head M W 36 9 Register
Deeds------ Janie/Jennie Wife F W 34 9 7 6 ------ Pearl Daughter F W 14 ------ Fred Son M W 11 ------ Evan Son M W 8 ------ Ray Son M W 6 ------ Manell Daughter F W 4 ------ Eli Son M W 1 The 1920 Census shows Jacob and Sarah Jane still living in the Newton Precinct of Catawba County, NC. Jacob's age was listed as 48 and Sarah Jane was 44. They had seven children living at home. Eli working in wholesale. 1920 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Sex Race Age Read Write Occupation Birth Setzer Jacob E. Head M W 48 Yes Yes Wholesale ?? NC ------- Jennie Wife F W 44 Yes Yes None NC ------- Evan S. Son M W 18 Yes Yes Salesman NC ------- Ray J. Son M W 16 Yes Yes Salesman NC ------- Maynelle E. Daughter F W 14 Yes Yes None NC ------- Joseph E. Son M W 11 Yes Yes None NC ------- Sarah C. Daughter F W 8 None NC ------- William L. Son M W 6 None NC ------- Nancy B. Daughter F W 4 None NC The 1930 Catawba County Census shows Jacob & Sarah Jane living in Newton. Jacob's occupation was as a bookkeeper with a local cotton mill. Only William Lawrence and Nancy B. were still living with their parents. 1930 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Value of
HomeSex Race Age Age 1st
MarriageRead
WriteBirth Occupation Setzer Jacob E. Head $6100 M W 55 21 Yes NC Book Keeper
Cotton Mill------- Sarah J. Wife F W 54 24 Yes NC None ------- W. Lawrence Son M W 16 Yes NC None ------- Nancy B. Daughter F W 14 Yes NC None Jacob's Military Registration Card show his birthdate at Dec 29, 1872
Jacob Eli Setzer died 11 Feb 1957 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He and Sarah Jane were living at 218 S. Brady Avenue in Newton, NC, at the time. His death certificate also lists his birth date as 29 Dec 1872. His death location is listed as 218 S. Brady Avenue leading us to believe he died at hom. Evan was the informant of his father's death. Jacob Eli Setzer's Death Certificate
Sarah Jane Gantt Setzer died 26 Dec 1958 in Catawba County, NC. SOURCES:
Thanks to Steven Brumley (Ashboro, NC) for the birth and death dates of Joseph Eli Setzer
If you have additional photos or information about Jacob Eli Setzer, please contact me. A special thanks to Glennie Frances Loftin Cook for the photos of the Setzer siblings.
Contact Curtis D. Loftin
