JACOB SARVER, retired farmer; P. 0. Spring Hills. We are pleased to allot a space in the biographical album of this work to the above-named gentleman. He is a son of Jacob and Nancy A. Sarver; he was born March 16, 1779, and she Nov. 15, 1776. They located in Harrison Township, Champaign Co., in 1808, and entered 160 acres of land, which he took from its wild state to a good degree of cultivation. In addition to this and supporting his family, he, at intervals, made purchases, until he was able to give to each of seven children 160 acres of land. Nine children were the fruits of their marriage, two of whom died in infancy. They were members -of the U. B. Church. He departed this life May 20, 1844, and she in January of 1872. Jacob Sarver, the subject of this sketch, was born Nov. 6, 1816. He was raised to agricultural pursuits, always residing on the farm of his nativity. He is one of the men who have watched the development and growth of this country for more than half a century, and who have seen the sturdy oaks yield to the energy of the pioneers. Nor has he been merely an idle spectator in the scene. but was an actor to the extent of his ability. He owns 288 acres of land, most of which is well improved and under good cultivation. He has also shared the honors of his township, having served as Trustee for a number of years. Oct. 29, 1839, he was united in marriage with Barbara Pence, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Pence, who were natives of Virginia, but were very early settlers in this county. June 5, 1820, is the date of her birth. To this union eight children were given, of whom six survive-Samuel C., born Aug. 12, 1841; John T., Oct. 11,1843; Jacob S., June 2,1847 ; David H., June 15,1849 ; Isaac J., June 5, 1855, and William E., Nov. 26,1857.