Jacob Schenkelberger
Jacob Schenkelberger died at his home, No. 26 Otis Place, last night. Few men in Buffalo were better known than was Mr. Schenkelberger, and news of his death will be received with regret by all. He was not an American by birth, but possibly no man ever made the United States the country of his adoption with a more whole heart than did the gallant soldier who, after the Battle of Bull Run, was numbered among the Nation's creditors. As a man and as a soldier he was respected and his later life was marked by recognition of his services. He died as he had lived - bravely.
Mr. Schenkelberger was born in Harxheim, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, on May 7, 1835, and came to America and to Buffalo with his parents when but ten years old. He attended Schreck's private school and Public School No. 12. When the War of the Rebellion broke out he went to the front as a lieutenant in Battery I, First New York Artillery, and served in every engagement in which his command participated, to and including the Second Battle of Bull Run, where he was wounded. That wound led to the amputation of a leg, and on November 17, 1863, he received his discharge from the United States Service.
Returning to Buffalo after he was sufficiently recovered to make possible his transfer from a hospital, he entered the public service again, being from 1863 till 1868 in charge of the New York State Arsenal in this city. Subsequently, he entered the hotel and restaurant business, and for many years Schenkelberger's restaurant in Ziegele's Hall was one of the most prominent places of its kind in Buffalo.
In 1888 President Cleveland appointed Mr. Schenkelberger Pension Agent for this district. He continued to serve in that capacity from May 1, 1888, till January 3, 1893, well into the Administration of President Harrison. After his retirement from the Pension Office he began to lead a retired life. The immediate cause of death was blood poisoning. The deceased leaves a widow and six children. Notice of the funeral will be given hereafter. It is expected that the ceremonies will be of a military nature. Mr. Schenkelberger having been a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion and of Chapin Post No. 2, G.A.R.
Buffalo Express, May 18, 1898, p. 6, col. 3
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