Harshbarger - Jacobs - 50 - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Fifty years ago Wednesday, Jacob M. Harshbarger and Miss Mary M. Myers were married on the farm in Clark Township where Wednesday they celebrated happily the anniversary of their nuptials. The celebration was almost exclusively a family affair, their children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and cousins being invited to spend the day at the homestead. There was no stated program of exercises but all enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and passed the day in pleasant social intercourse and reunion. Stories were told and old times were recalled, the day proving one of rare pleasure for all who were present.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Harshbarger were born in Botetourt County, Virginia, but they were not married until they came to this county. Mrs. Harshbarger was born on October 28, 1826, and Mr. Harshbarger on March 10, 1828, being therefore two years younger than his wife. She was the daughter of Henry Myers, a pioneer resident of this county who settled here in 1833. He first located in Scott Township, but after a three years’ residence there he settled on the farm which is now the Harshbarger home. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Harshbarger, three of whom are still living: Mrs. E. V. Brookshire, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Henry Davidson, of Whitesville, and George W. Harshbarger, who resides with his parents. No better people ever lived in the county than Mr. and Mrs. Harshbarger and few have more materially improved their opportunities. An excellent family of children and grandchildren, a fine estate, and the respect and esteem of the community are theirs and a happier condition it would be hard to imagine. Both are in vigorous health and bid fair to live for many years. The good things of life have been theirs and are theirs now because they have been sought by a living which is useful and honorable in the sight of God and men