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Jacob Krout (Crout) (b. October 1746, d. May 27, 1800)

Jacob Krout (Crout) (son of Henry Kraudt) was born October 1746, and died May 27, 1800. He married Anne Schwardle, daughter of ? Schwardle.

Notes for Jacob Krout (Crout):
In 1786, Jacob Crout became possessed of two tracts of land which his father, Henry Kraudt, purchased of William Allen, in Bedminster on the Deep Run, at the place known in 1906 as "Krout's Mill." The first tract, consisting of 91 acres, was purchased in 1750, and the other of 194 acres purchased in 1762.
Jacob also purchased 500 acres of the Ebenezer Large tract in 1775, and in 1786 conveyed one-half of it to his brother Henry. Jacob erected a mill on this homestead tract and purchased a few acres adjoining to accomodate his race. By will dated March 10, 1796 and proven July 10, 1800, Jacob Crout of Bedminster, miller, devised various legacies and life interests to his wife Anne; his plantation and mill property to his sons, Henry and Jacob, equally, when the latter should arrive at age; they paying out some 200 pounds, &c. The residue of his estate to his five daughters.

More About Jacob Krout (Crout):
Occupation: Miller.

Children of Jacob Krout (Crout) and Anne Schwardle are:

Anna Crout, b. February 9, 1770, d. date unknown.
Elizabeth Crout, b. c 1771, d. date unknown.
Esther Crout, b. c 1772, d. date unknown.
Henry Crout, b. c 1773, d. date unknown.
Susanna Crout, b. c 1774, d. date unknown.
Jacob Crout, b. c 1775, d. date unknown.
Mary Crout, b. c 1776, d. date unknown.