The Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 3, 1912
Jacob Sloneker was born in Pennsylvania, November 22, 1831. died at his home in Payette, September 27, 1:30 A. M. age 80 years, 10 months and 5 days. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in Co. F., 15th Iowa Volunteer Infantry October 10th, 1861. He re-enlisted in the same company January 1st, 1864 and served until his discharge July 24th, 1865. some of the prominent engagements in which he had a part were the battles of Shiloh, Fisksburg, Chattanooga, Missionary Mt. and Atlanta.
He never married. He united with the Church of Christ at Glenwood, Iowa, soon after the war, and took membership with the church at Payette in the year 1903. His quiet and honorable life won for him many friends.
The funeral was held in the Christian church Saturday afternoon. The G. A. R. officiated at the grave.
