Jacob Lewis Riegel

GEDCOM Note

Occupation: farmer, Justice of Peace. The History of the Traverse Region (Michigan), published in 1884 by H R Page & Co., page 220 "J L Reigle, Chandler Twp., Charlevoix Co. was born in Union Co, Pa. 7-10-1836, remained at home until 1865 when he moved to Three Rivers, Michigan & was engaged in farming until 1876 when he came to Chandler Twp., took up a homestead of 160 a. Has 70 a. cleared, has built a house & barn, planted an orchard & made other improvements. Enlisted 4/24/61 in 6th Pa. Res & served 2 yrs in Army of the Potomac. County Supervisor, 2yrs, Treas., 2yr"