Jacob M. Leighty died at his home in this village Monday morning Jan. 13, [1901] at 8:15 o'clock, aged 79 years, 1 month and 13 days.

Jacob M. Leighty was born in Fayette county, Pa., Nov. 30, 1822. Was married Sept. 12, 1845 to Mary Hair. To this union seven children, six sons and one daughter were born, five of whom are living. They are: Lentellas L., Joseph H., Daniel, James W. and Mrs. Susan Coder and John. Daniel and John live in Pennsylvania; the other three live in and near Good Hope and were at his bedside when he died. His recent illness dates back about two weeks, although his health has been failing for more than a year.

His wife died May 28th, 1876.

"Uncle Jacob" as he was familiarly called, had many friends who will miss his pleasant and familiar face. Unlike most men of his age, he did not take on that childish nature which we so often see manifested in the aged. He was always bright and jovial and was a pleasure to be in company with.