The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., December 20, 1934, page 1

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF JACOB CROCKER, WHO PASSED AWAY LAST THURSDAY EVENING

     Jacob Crocker was born in Calumet, Michigan, May 2nd, 1873. When a boy of four years, he came to the State of Washington, arriving at The Dalles, Oregon, July 4th, 1877, coming on to Centerville, where the family settled on a farm a mile north of Centerville. There he grew to manhood. On March 17, 1896, he was united in marriage, to Miss Emma Yeackel.
     After his marriage he engaged in farming for a number of years. While engaged in farming, Mr. Crocker was an active member of the Centerville Grange, being a master for a number of years. He was instrumental in building up the Grange in membership. Not only did he take an active part in Grange work, but he was interested in anything that meant the betterment of the community in which he lived, ever looking for improvement of the conditions of his fellow men.
     In 1906 he was elected county treasurer, serving two terms, as well as serving two terms as county commissioner of the 2nd district. When the Centerville community became interested in an elevator he took an active part and was the first manager from 1916 to 1923, when he acquired interests at Kent, Oregon, and went into the grain business for himself. A few years ago he disposed of his interests there and moved back to Goldendale, where he resided until his death, Dec. 13th, 1934, at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 11 days.
     Perhaps none was better known then he, always of a cheerful disposition, with a friendly word for all, always optimistic. He was christened in the Lutheran Church when a child, and just before his death made confession and received communion from Rev. Eeck, of The Dalles, Oregon.
     He leaves to mourn his decease, his widow, one brother, Matthew Crocker, and one sister, Mrs. Kate Dunn, both of Centerville, and a host of relatives and friends, who will miss him, and whose sympathy goes out to the bereaved one.
     Funeral services were held from the Chapman Chapel at Goldendale, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16th, at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. S.C. Eshelman of the Centerville Church of Christ, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Grange cemetery at Centerville, the Grange conducting the service.

The Klickitat County News, Goldendale, WA., December 20, 1934, page 1

JACOB CROCKER DIES; PIONEER
Local Man Well Known in This County; Worked In Assessor's Office

     Jacob Crocker was born in Calumet, Michigan, May 2, 1873. When a boy of four years he was brought to the state of Washington, arriving at The Dalles, Oregon, July 4, 1877. Coming to Centerville his family settled on a farm one mile south and at which place the young boy grew to man's estate.
     On March 17, 1896, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Yeackel.
     Following his marriage he engaged in farming for a number of years, While engaged in husbandry Mr. Crocker was an active member of the Centerville Grange, being master of the order for several years. He was instrumental in building up the grange's membership. Not only was he active in grange work, but was interested in anything that meant the advance of the community in which he lived; ever looking for improvement of conditions for his fellow men.
     In 1906 he was elected county treasurer and served two terms after which Centerville became interested in an elevator and in which he took an active part, being the firm's first manager in the years from 1916 to 1923. He also served as a county commissioner during those years.
     In 1923 he acquired business interests at Kent, Oregon, going into the grain business for himself. A few years ago he disposed of these interests and returned to Goldendale, where he resided until his demise, December 13, 1934, at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 11 days.
     Perhaps none in the community was better known than he; always of a cheerful disposition and having a friendly word for all. Always optimistic. He was christened in the Lutheran church when a child and just before his passing he made confession and received communion of Rev. Eeck of The Dalles.
     He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, one brother, Matthew, and one sister, Mrs. Katie Dunn, of Centerville, and a host of other relatives and friends who shall miss him, and whose sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.
     Funeral services were held from the Chapman funeral parlors Sunday afternoon, December 16, at 2:00 o'clock. The Rev. S.C Eshelman of the Centerville Church of Christ officiated. The remains wre laid to rest in the Grange cemetery at Centerville under the burial service of the grange.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., December 20, 1934, page 4

FUNERAL HELD AT CENTERVILLE FOR JACOB CROCKER

     Funeral services for Jacob Crocker, aged 59 years, former Centerville resident, who died at his home in Goldendale last Thursday evening, Dec. 13th, were held Sunday afternoon from the Chapman Chapel at Goldendale, with interment following in the Centerville Grange cemetery.
     Mr. Crocker operated a grain elevator at Centerville for a number of years, going to Kent, Oregon, later, where he operated another elevator for a time. He also served for two terms as county treasurer and county commissioner of Klickitat county.
     He is survived by his widow, one brother, Matt Crocker, of Centerville, and a sister, Mrs. Kate Dunn, of Centerville.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., December 20, 1934, page 4

JACOB CROCKER

     The passing of Jacob Crocker this past week recalls the time that when he was in his full energy of life; foremost in leadership, and whose word was eagerly listened to on matters of civic affairs.
     Mr. Crocker has had many honors in public life bestowed upon him by his friends and co-workers. These honors, in the way of public office, were satisfactorily conducted. When Mr. Crocker left this section for a new business in Oregon, he rather stepped out of public affairs here, and never made any effort to regain the position when he returned some years later. His has been a busy life with plenty of hard work along with his play. He has had the friendship and respect of many, and that is one of the great accomplishments of this life.

The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 28, 1934, page 2

JACOB CROCKER

     Jacob Crocker, former Klickitat county treasurer and county commissioner, passed away in Goldendale on December 13. Mr. Crocker was born on May 2, 1875 at Calumet, Mich., and moved to Centerville with his parents, May 15, 1878. March 17, 1896 he married Emma A. Yeackel. They farmed in the Centerville district until 1907 when he moved to Goldendale to become county treasurer for four years. When his term expired, he was appointed county commissioner for three years and then was elected to that office for four years. he leaves, besides he widow, one brother, Matt of Centerville. The funeral was held in Goldendale.

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