In 1838, Jacob moved to Dryden in Lapeer County for six years before moving to Commerce, where he established himself a furniture manufacturer. In 1858, he moved to the village of Walled Lake in Oakland County, where he operated a sawmill.
From 1838 to 1844, Jacob lived in Dryden, Lapeer County, before starting his furniture business in Commerce. In 1858, he moved to the village of Walled Lake, Oakland County, and began operating a sawmill.