JACOBY, Dennis


The Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, June 5, 1950 Dennis Jacoby Dies Saturday Dennis Jacoby, well known Arizona pioneer and a resident of Prescott for over 40 years, died Saturday at the Pioneers’ home. He was 90 years old. Born May 2, 1860, in Burlington, Ia., he made the trek west in 1889, taking up residence in Jerome. A carpenter for many years, he worked at Chloride, Swanson and other Arizona towns before coming to Prescott. Mrs. Jacoby preceded him in death Dec. 29, 1948. The pioneer leaves two sons, Edwin N. of San Jose, Calif., and Donald L. of Oroville, Calif.; two grandchildren; a step-son, Oscar Moffit of Hollywood, Calif., and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services have been set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ruffner Funeral home. --------------------- The Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, June 6, 1950 Jacoby Funeral Early Wednesday Funeral services for Dennis Jacoby, well known Arizona pioneer who died Saturday at the Pioneers’ home, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Ruffner Funeral home with the Rev. Charles Franklin Parker officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Born May 2, 1860, in Burlington, Ia., he made the trek west in 1889, taking up residence in Jerome. A carpenter for many years, he worked at Chloride, Swanson and other Arizona towns before coming to Prescott. Mrs. Jacoby preceded him in death Dec. 29, 1948. The pioneer leaves two sons, Edwin N. of San Jose, Calif. and Donald L. of Oroville, Calif.; two grandchildren; a step-son, Oscar Moffit of Hollywood, Calif., and three step-grandchildren.

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