Bedford County PA Archives Biographies.....Mellott, Jacob L.
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JACOB L MELLOTT, a thriving farmer and a well-known citizen 
of East Providence, Bedford County, was born in this 
township, July 31, 1845, a son of the late John W. Mellott.  
His paternal grandfather, Jacob Mellott, was an early 
pioneer of Bedford County, whither he removed from Fulton 
County, Pennsylvania, and for many years was employed in 
clearing and improving the tract of wild land that he had 
taken up in East Providence.  He was industrious and 
energetic, and was held in high esteem by his neighbors as 
an honest and upright man.  
  John W. Mellott was born in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, 
where he spent the first eight years of his life.  Coming 
then with his parents to this township, he assisted in the 
development of the ancestral homestead on which he was 
reared, and after arriving at man's estate was engaged in 
agricultural pursuits on his own account until his decease, 
which occurred September 22, 1897.  He married Mary 
Lauterbaugh, of East Providence.  Of their children the 
following- named are now living: Elizabeth, wife of William 
Brooks, of East Providence; Jacob L., the subject of this 
sketch; Mary, wife of Simon Williams, of East Providence, 
Pa.; Anthony K., of West Providence, Pa.; Catherine, wife of 
George O'Neal, of East Providence; and Maria, wife of James 
Claybaugh, of East Providence.  Both parents were active and 
consistent members of the Lutheran church.
  Jacob L. Mellott acquired his elementary education in the 
common schools of the neighborhood in which he was reared.  
Before attaining his majority he enlisted, on August 18, 
1864, in Company K, Two Hundred and Eighth Pennsylvania 
Volunteer Infantry, which was attached to the Army of the 
James.  On March 25, 1865, he fought in the battle at Fort 
Steadman, and a few days later was an active participant in 
the siege of Petersburg.  In June, 1865, after receiving his 
honorable discharge, he returned to East Providence, where 
he has since made his permanent home.  In 1882 he purchased 
his present farm, which is well adapted to general farming, 
and by his ambitious energy and skilful management has each 
year added to its improvements and value.  Politically, he 
supports the principles of the Republican party by voice and 
vote; and fraternally, he is a member of the J. R. Callahan 
Post, No. 559, G.A.R., at Ray's Hill, Pa., in which he has 
filled many offices of importance.
  On November 16, 1871, Mr. Mellott married Isabella 
Mortimore, a daughter of John Mortimore, late of Colerain 
township, of which he was a lifelong resident.  His father, 
George Mortimore, was one of its pioneer settlers.  Mr. John 
Mortimore married Catherine Smouse, who was born and bred in 
Snake Spring township, Pa., and of their children the 
following survive: Josiah, of West Providence, Pa.; Mary J., 
wife of Thomas M. Triplet, of Everett, Pa.; Alexander, of 
Ohio; William, living, it is supposed, in the State of 
Washington; and Mrs. Mellott.  Mr. and Mrs. Mellott are both 
members of the Lutheran church, in which he has served as 
Deacon.  Eight children have been born to them, and six are 
living, namely: Georgie A., wife of W. John Croyle; Elsie, a 
teacher in the public schools of East Providence; Minnie; 
Russell M.; Ellis L.; and Flossie.  The emigrant ancestor of 
the Mellott family is said to have come from France to 
America in Colonial times.  He located probably in 
Pennsylvania.  His descendants, we are told, are to be found 
in every State of the Union.


Source: Bedford Biographical Review, 1899, Bedford Co., Pa