Jacob G. Bashore was born in Berks County Pennsylvania, January 25, 1827. When one year old his family moved to Rockingham County, Virginia. In 1834 they moved to Miami County Ohio, and in 1840, near Bradford. July 15, 1847 he was married to Sallie Miller. Three sons and three daughters were born to them. He was a very active man, serving the church in the deaconship for about three decades. He also served on the District Mission Board a short time. He died April 24, 1895