Alley, B. F. and Munro-Fraser, J. P.  "History of Clarke County, Washington
Territory : compiled from the most authentic sources ; also biographical
sketches of its pioneers and prominent citizens." Portland, Or. : Washington
Publishing Co., 1885.

JACOB PROEBSTEL - Was born in Germany, November 17, 1817, and there resided
until 1840 when he with his wife and one child emigrated to the United States,
and settled in Clay county, Missouri.  In 1852 he crossed the plains to the
Pacific Coast, settled in Clarke county, in the first instance in the vicinity
of La Camas, whence, in 1856, he came to his present farm on Fourth Plain.
Espoused Margaret Knogt, and has had a family of seven children.

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

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