Background
Brush, Jacob Henry was born on July 9, 1833 in North Salem, New York, United States. Son of Albert and Julia (Birchard) Brush.
Brush, Jacob Henry was born on July 9, 1833 in North Salem, New York, United States. Son of Albert and Julia (Birchard) Brush.
Educated Amenia Seminary, New York, 1850. Charlotteville Seminary, New York, 1851.
Entered banking business at Decorah, Iowa, 1855, as president Brush & Meeker Bank. President J. H. Brush & Company Bank, Osage, Iowa, 1856, Osage National Bank, 1865. Engaged as Brush Brothers for many years at Osage in land, milling and elevator business.
President Santa Rosa (California) National Bank, Union Trust Savings Bank, Ukiah Water Company and Merchants’ Lighting Company.
Director Osage National Bank. Treasurer Green Valley Canning Company Director Osage (Iowa) Seminary, Cornell College, Iowa, University of Pacific, San Jose, California.
Married Julia Augusta Buckmaster, May 4, 1862.