On 19 Jan 1813 when Jacob J. was 22, he married Elizabeth Reiffenberger, daughter of Henrich Reiffenberger (28 Aug 1753-10 Jan 1836) & Anna Maria Segandorph (14 Oct 1749-). Born on 28 Feb 1795 in Germantown, Columbia County, New York. Elizabeth died in Taghkanic, Columbia County, New York in 1870.