Background
JACOB, William was born on December 14, 1837. 2nd son of late Lieutenant-Colonel W. Jacob, Bombay Artillery.
JACOB, William was born on December 14, 1837. 2nd son of late Lieutenant-Colonel W. Jacob, Bombay Artillery.
Two daughter Entered army, 1855. Major-General 1894; unemployed list, 1897. Served Indian Mutiny, 1858 (medal with clasp).
Afghan War, 1880-1881 (desfjatches, medal).
Indian Army.
Spouse 1861, Eliza,daughter of Reverend G. A. Jacob, Teignmoutli.