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         JACOB BEIKE, one of the leading farmers of Louisa County, residing on section 2, Port Louisa Township, came to this country with his parents when a boy. On the 18th of June, 1863, he was united in marriage with Emma H. Jackson, a native of Ohio, but her death occurred Nov. 12, 1875. By that marriage were born four children—Charles F., Mollie, Frank L. and John J., all of whom are at home. The father was again married Aug. 23, 1877, Miss Alverda A. Handly becoming his wife. She was a native of New Boston, born March 30, 1853, and four children grace that union—Emma G., Katie B., Arthur K. and Grace E.

Mr. Beike is the owner of 280 acres of fine land, which is all under cultivation, and in 1883 he had a fine residence erected at a cost of $2,500. He is a systematic farmer and stock-raiser, and ships about twenty head of cattle per year. Politically, he is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Evangelical Church. For forty-two years Mr. Beike has been a resident and one of Louisa County’s respected citizens.