"Jacob Landis passed his life-time in a plain and industrious manneron t he old homestead. He married Magdalene, daughter of JacobWissler, of E phrata township, and had three children who attainedadult years, viz: E lizabeth, who became the wife of Levi Landis, ofEphrata township; Jaco b W, and Mary, widow of Simon P.A. Weidman, adeceased merchant of Clay t ownship. Jacob died August 30, 1876."