On 11 Nov 1823 when Jacob was 24, he married
Rebecca Hewlett, daughter of
Emery Hewlett (12 May 1753-16 May 1830) &
Mary Baker (10 Apr 1763-7 Aug 1824).
Born on 31 Jan 1804 in New York. Rebecca died in Ingham County, Michigan, on 17 Jun 1887; she was 83.