Jacob Henne, proprietor of the Troy brewery, which for many years has been operated under the name of Joseph Henne & Son, was born on the 10th of July, 1861, in the city which is still his home, his parents being Joseph and Mary (Long) Henne. The father was born in Germany, and when about eighteen years of age crossed the Atlantic to the new world, locating in Troy. For a number of years he was engaged in the retail shoe business, and in 1874 he purchased an interest in the Troy Brewery, of Titus Schwind. The business was conducted for some time under the firm name of Henne & Mayer, after which Mr. Henne purchased his partner's interest, carrying on the business alone for some time. In 1884, however, he deeded a half interest to his son, Jacob Henne, who was associated with him until his death. The father departed this life December 28, 1890, and since 1895 Jacob Henne has been sole proprietor of the business. He was reared in Troy, obtaining his education in the public schools, and on putting aside his text-books he entered the brewery to learn the business, gaining a practical knowledge of the work in every department. His entire life has been given to this enterprise, and he is now the sole proprietor although operations are still conducted under the old firm name. He has made many improvements on the property, the plant now having a capacity of five thousand barrels per annum, and the sales are very extensive, the excellent product securing a liberal patronage. Since his father's death he has also been a director in the Troy National Bank.

In politics Mr. Henne is a Democrat, warmly espousing the principles of that party. In April, 1891, he was elected a member of the city council for two years, representing the fourth ward, and in April, 1899, he was elected as water works trustee for a term of three years. Socially he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Those who have had business relations with him esteem him for his reliable methods, and in his circle of friends he is held in high regard.