Background
Jacobsen, Bernhard Martin was born on March 26, 1862 in Klixbuel, Schleswig, Germany. Son of Boh and Magdelena (Tadsen) Jacobsen.
Jacobsen, Bernhard Martin was born on March 26, 1862 in Klixbuel, Schleswig, Germany. Son of Boh and Magdelena (Tadsen) Jacobsen.
Came to the United States at 14. Educational public schools.
Worked in lumber yard, brick yard and dry goods store. Entered mercantile business on own account at Clinton, Iowa, 1886. Postmaster of Clinton, 1914-1923.
Member 72d and 74th Congresses (1931-1937), 2d Iowa District.
Member 72d and 74th Congresses (1931-1937), 2d Iowa District. Mason, Odd.
Married Lena Trager, May 28, 1885. Children: Marvin, William, Mistress.