Background
He was born one of nine children of Simeon Jacobs and Mary Kenney in Royalston, Massachusetts. His father died when he was young and he moved to live with his uncle, Doctor Isaac Jacobs in Exeter, Maine.
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Horace Jacobs
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Education
He studied in Westfield, Massachusetts for two years, then moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, where he was one of the first eclectic physicians.
Career
Where he began to learn about medicine. He then moved to Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, and practiced there until 1855. He had a very successful practice, with patients from all around.
He became the leader of his practice in the area, respected by his peers.
This was difficult at first, as others were unwilling to accept differing methods. The Springfield Republican said at his death.
"A steadfast sense of right determined his convictions and laid the course of his action. Foreign this quality, together with his dignity, sound judgment and genuine good sense, he was much esteemed in his community."
He was an instructor at Harvard in 1845.
He served in the City Council, and was president of the Holyoke Paper Company, He helped develop West Springfield, where he had substantial real estate.
They had 5 children: Chauncy, Mary, Miriam, Rachel, and Horace H. Jacobs. He died in Salt Lake City while returning from a trip to California. He is buried in the Springfield Cemetery.
