Many potential birth dates for him. 202indicates 1823, a marriage license (below) indicates 1825.

Jacobsville in Pittsylvania County was named for the ancestors of Sam Jacobs and Jim Jacobs, brothers, who contributed a great deal to the Altavista and Hurt communities.23

In 1840, William Jacobs built a home at the East junction of Sycamore Creek (Pittsylvania Co, VA). The original home had two bedrooms downstairs and one upstairs. As the family grew, so did the house. A new section was built on the front, and a side porch was added to the old house. William and Mary had seven children.23

William Jacobs was at Appomattox when Lee surrendered to Grant.23

On 25 March 1862 in Campbell Co, VA, William H. Jacobs enlisted in Company I, 2nd Virginia Cavalry, CSA. His brother enlisted in the same Company, at Campbell Co, 11/15/63.31

Bedford Co marriage bond dated Dec 19, 1845 for William H. Jacobs to marry Mary F. Kennett, daughter of Ora B. Kennett. Elisha C. Jacobs was surety. Consent signed by Ora B. Kennett.

Pittsylvania Co marriage license, dated 15 June 1885, for William H. Jacobs and Bettie A. Crouch; he was age 60, she 42, both widowed. Parents of groom are Aaron and Judith Jacobs. Marriage was certified on 23 June 1885.

From 1850 Census:
William H. Jacobs, Pittsylvania Co

From 1860 Census:
William H. Jacobs, age 38, Overseer, Campbell Co
Mary F., 34
Sarah J., 13
Martha J., 11
Lemuel J., 8
M. Frances (?), 6
William David, 4
James A., 2

From 1870 Census:
William H. JACOBS, age 47, farmer, Pittsylvania Co
Mary F., 43, keeping house
Sarah J., 23, domestic servant
Martha J., 21, farm laborer
Lemuel T., 18, farm laborer
Masuina (?), 16, female
William D., 14
James A., 12
Mary H., 8
Guyan (?), 3, female

1880 VA Census, Pittsylvania Co, Staunton Magisterial District, Enumeration Dist 174, p 44, household 398
Jacobs, William H - age 57
Jacobs, Mary F - age 53
Jacobs, James A - age 22
Jacobs, Mary A - age 18
Jacobs, Malisa G - age 12

1900 VA Census, Pittsylvania Co, Staunton River District, Enumeration Dist 87, p 186A, dwelling 147
Jacobs, William H - age 77, b Jan 1823, farmer, owned frame house w/ mortgage
Jacobs, Bettie A - age 55, b Sep 1844, wife, had 5 children, 5 children living
Jacobs, Willie A - age 13, b Aug 1886, daughter
Jacobs, John L - age 12, b Jan 1888, son

Death Certificate of L T Jacobs gives William’s birthplace as Bedford Co, VA.104 Marriage license or bond shows birthplace as Pittsylvania Co, VA, but I believe this is in error [[PDA 5-Jun-99]]

William H Jacobs applied for military pension for his service in the CSA Army under the Act of 1900.143