San Joaquin County
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RAY L. JACOBS
When Ray L. Jacobs was a lad of
twelve years he came with his parents to Lodi, California, where he has since
continuously resided and since 1911 has been successfully engaged in
viticulture on his well-improved ten-acre ranch west of Woodbridge. He was born in Sauk County, Wisconsin, July
21, 1888, a son of G. C. and E. E. (Post) Jacobs. The father was a veterinary surgeon, and
after his removal to Lodi he successfully practiced his profession for many
years and was a familiar figure in Lodi and vicinity. There were three children in the family: Ray L. being the eldest; the others are Etta
and a third child who died in infancy.
Ray L. Jacobs continued his
education in the Lodi grammar school and remained at home with his parents
until 1911, when he was married to Miss Ida Boucha,
on January 29. She is the daughter of
Lewis and Melvina Boucha,
and she first saw the light of day on her father’s ranch about two miles west
of Woodbridge in the same house where she and her husband now reside. She is one of seven children and received her
education in the Woodbridge grammar school.
Mr. Jacobs’ home place consists of ten acres, most of which is in
bearing Tokay vineyard, with about one acre in wine grapes. There are also a number of Royal Ann cherry
trees on the place for family use. Mr.
Jacobs is fortunate in owning a property that does not have to be irrigated,
for the water level is but six feet below the surface; thus the moisture
reaches the roots of the vines and makes them large, healthy and very
productive. Politically he is an
advocate of Republican principles, believing the platform of the party contains
the best elements of good government; and fraternally he is connected with the
Eagle Aerie No. 848, of Lodi. There has
been nothing sensational in his life record, but his entire career has been
marked by steady progress that has resulted from diligence and perseverance.
Transcribed by V. Gerald Iaquinta.
Source: Tinkham, George
H., History of San Joaquin County, California , Page
1536. Los Angeles, Calif.: Historic
Record Co., 1923.
© 2012 V. Gerald Iaquinta.
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