School: Maryland
Sharpsburg Jacob Marker was born in 1832 the son of James and Amelia Naeff Marker. He was raised in the Sharpsburg area and, after working with his father in the gun business, took over the gunshop in 1855. In 1869 Jacob made his first real estate purchase, jointly with his father, in sharpsburg. He was elected sheriff of Washington County in 1875 and his last indenture was recorded in 1890. For further reference, see Arms Makers of Maryland. For additional information see Maryland Longrifles Hartzler/Whisker.
