Jacob Dachrodt
Captain Jacob Dachrodt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1887–1891 | |
| Preceded by | Jeremiah S. Hess |
| Succeeded by | Edward Henry Laubach |
| Member of Easton City Council | |
| In office 1853–1856 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1828 Easton, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 11, 1909 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Isabelle Dachrodt |
| Children | John Dachrodt |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union (American Civil War) |
| Years of service | July 27, 1861-July 24, 1863 |
| Rank | Captain |
Jacob Dachrodt (1828-1909) was an American Civil War hero who served as the captain of the 1st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment's Company B during the Battle of Gettysburg. Following his reenlistment with the 153rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, he was subsequently commissioned as the regiment's lieutenant colonel.
After the war, he was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in the 18th district as a Democrat.