The Greenfield Argus-- May 30, 1919

Jacob Green was born in Applesheim, Darmstadt, Germany, January 13, 1837, and died at his home in Greenfield, May 26, 1919, following a three weeks' illness, aged 82 years, 4 months and 13 days.

He immigrated to America in 1854 and in 1861 volunteered to defend the flag of his adopted country. He was a veteran volunteer of the 61st Illinois volunteer infantry, Company B, and was with them in the battles of Corinth, Shiloh, Murphyeesboro and other mighty conflicts of the Civil War. He was wounded and lay by in a field hospital, yet when his wound was sufficiently healed he was on duty again and ready for orders. The writer read on the reverse side of a photograph of his captain these words:

"To his old friend and comrade, Co B, 61st Illinois veteran volunteers: As good a soldier as ever shouldered a musket: one who was always ready for a fight: on duty from 1861 to 1865. This photograph is sent in remembrance of his fidelity and loyalty to his friend and captain of long ago. S. T. Carrico."

Deceased was married to Christiana Meng in September, 1866. To this union were born seven children. The wife and two daughters, Elizabeth and Emma, preceded him in death. Those that are living are John, Mrs. Louisa Murray, Charles and Phillip, all of Greenfield and Jacob, of Tracy, Minn. There are 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Deceased was a member of the German Evangelical church, being confirmed according to the ritual of that church in 1851. He had been a respected citizen of this city for many years.

So passes another member of the G. A. R. Another mound awaits the garlands of love and devotion on Decoration day. All honor to the brave men who carried our banner to the ends of the earth. Let us keep green their graves and bright the memory of their heroic sacrifices in keeping unsullied the banner of a great and free nation, the insignia of their unwavering patriotism.

Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. W. W. Henry and the interment was in the Oakwood cemetery under the auspices of the G. A. R., of which he had been a devoted and faithful member for many years.