Jacob Unangst was born on the old homestead in Bethlehem Township, February 22, 1799, and departed this life February 27, 1876, at the age of seventy-seven years and five days. He died in Bethlehem Township and was buried in the Hicktown Cemetery. December 12, 1819, he married Miss Elizabeth Johnson, and they became the parents of seven children. The father was a Democrat in politics, and was always found in the front ranks of that party. In his religious connections he was a consistent member of the Lutheran Church. In his later years he became very deaf, which' affliction disqualified him for the active duties of life.