1Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910, Vol. 493, p. 25 .
"No. 55 Date of Death: July 13, 1899 Date of Record: July 14, 1899 Name and Surname of the Deceased: Jacob Rau Sex: M Condition: M Age: 61 y. 1 mo. 13 d. Disease or Cause of Death: Fracture ---ofll 1. Residence, Place of Death, Place of Burial: Greenfield Vet of War 1861-65 Occupation: Coal-heaver Place of Birth: Germany Waldstetem Bilengen Name and Birthplace of Parents: J. Martin Rau, Barbara ----------.".