San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 2/18/2010
RAY L. JACOBS
When Ray L. Jacobs was a lad of twelve years he came with his parents to Lodi, Cal., where he has since continuously resided and since 1911 has been successfully engaged in viticulture on his well-improved ten-acre ranch west of Woodbridge. He was born in Sauk County, Wis., July 21, 1888, a son of G.C. and E.E. (Post) Jacobs. The father was a veterinary surgeon, and after his removal to Lodi he successfully practiced his profession for many years and was a familiar figure in Lodi and vicinity. There were three children in the family, Ray L. being the eldest; the others are Etta, and a third child who died in infancy.
Ray L. Jacobs continued his education in the Lodi grammar school and remained at home with his parents until 1911, when he was married to Miss Ida Boucha, on January 29. She is the daughter of Lewis and Melvina Boucha, and she first saw the light of day on her father's ranch, about two miles west of Woodbridge, in the same house where she and her husband now reside. She is one of seven children and received her education in the Woodbridge grammar school. Mr. Jacobs' home place consists of ten acres, most of which is in bearing Tokay vineyard, with about one acre in wine grapes. There are also a number of Royal Ann cherry trees on the place, for family use. Mr. Jacobs is fortunate in owning a property that does not have to be irrigated, for the water level is but six feet below the surface; thus the moisture reaches the roots of the vines and makes them large, healthy and very productive. Politically he is an advocate of Republican principles, believing the platform of the party contains the best elements of good government; and fraternally he is connected with the Eagle Aerie No. 848, of Lodi. There has been nothing sensational in his life record, but his entire career has been marked by steady progress that has resulted from diligence and perseverance.
History of
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
With A
Biographical Review
of
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been
Identified with Its Growth and Development
from the Early Days to the Present
HISTORY BY
George H. Tinkham
HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
1923
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