From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, pages 352-353.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


JACOB KORN

Jacob Korn, a well-known business man of Wheeling, who has in a 
comparatively short period attained notable success, was born at 
Petersbachel, in the Rhine province of Bavaria, February 14, 1854.  
He is the son of Frank and Katherine (Schahl) Korn, who have since 
1883 been citizens of the United States and esteemed residents of 
Wheeling.  Mr. Korn was reared in his native land, and on November 4, 
1877, was married to Eva Screiber, who was born at Fischbach, by 
Dahn, in the native province of her husband, January 9, 1854.  Her 
parents, John and Eva (Keif) Schreiber, both died in Germany, the 
mother June 22, 1873, and the father August 4, 1880.  In 1881 Mr. and 
Mrs. Korn came to America, reaching New York July 30, and on the 3d 
day of August they reached Wheeling, their future home.  Mr. Korn was 
employed for five years in a rolling mill, and by economy gathered 
together enough capital, some $200, to engage in the grocery and 
butcher business at No. 332 Main street.  His good business qualities 
won success from the start, and in 1888 he purchased a lot at 315 
Main street, and there erected a two-story brick business house in 
1889, at a cost of $4,500, which he has since occupied.  Mr. Korn is 
a member of the Grocers' Protective association, and in business 
circles occupies a creditable position.  He and wife are members of 
the Catholic church.  They have one child, Valentine. 


(Linda Fluharty)