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 JESSEN - Was born in Denmark, December 15, 1843, and came to the United
States in 1873.  After living in Chicago in 1875 he came to California, and in
1878 to Clarke county.  In 1882 he opened his present livery stable in La
Center.

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

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