Jacob CRUM, Vernon twp's. oldest pioneer and last charter member of the Shelby Reformed Church, died Saturday evening March 9, 1917, aged 92 years, 10 months, and 29 days - almost reaching his 93rd birthday.

Jacob CRUM, son of Moses CRUM and Margaret REX CRUM was born in Adams Co., Pa., April 10, 1825, being of a family of six children. He came with his parents to Ohio about the year 1838, locating in Sharon Twp., Richland Co. near Shelby.

He was reared to farm work. His educational advantages were limited his only opportunity being during the few winter months when he could be spared from the farm, the school house being such as the pioneer locality provided, as at that time the advantages of education were not always appreciated by those who were obliged to provide houses and teachers.

In 1855 he was united in marriage with Miss Susan NAZOR  who was a native of Cumberland Co., Pa. and who was the daughter of Samuel NAZOR who came to Richland Co. in 1834. Seven children were born to Mr & Mrs. Jacob CRUM as follows:
Samuel M. CRUM, residing in Shelby;  Elzina (CRUM) TUTTLE of Morrow Co.; Jeremiah CRUM, of Utah; Curtis CRUM of Mansfield; John CRUM, at home; Catherine (CRUM) JOHNSON, of Shelby; and Luella CRUM, deceased.

Mr. Crum has always been an honored and respected citizen and during his life in Richland Co. he has done his best as an industrious and upright member of the community. In his death the Reformed Church loses her last charter member. Identified with the whole history of the Shelby Church up to the present time, his passing marks an epoch. Always an active member and a liberal supporter, the church owes his memory honor and respect.

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