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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: dtiques on December 20, 2019, 04:00:58 AM

Title: Jacob Baum, Northumberland Cty
Post by: dtiques on December 20, 2019, 04:00:58 AM

On p.34 of James Johnston's " Accouterments IV " is a flintlock long rifle signed in block letters "I.D.B" for Jacob Baum. E. Buffalo Twp., Northumberland Cty., Pa. 1800-1820. I have seen many references to Samuel Baum, but this is the first time that I have seen the name Jacob. Does anyone have any information on Jacob and what his relationship was to Samuel?

Title: Re: Jacob Baum, Northumberland Cty
Post by: Shreckmeister on December 30, 2019, 12:01:12 AM

Search the posts here on ALR.  Someone stated that Samuel had a son named Jacob.

Title: Re: Jacob Baum, Northumberland Cty
Post by: jdm on December 30, 2019, 05:36:07 PM

Jerry Noble's book "Gun Trade In America" lists Samuel B. Baum as having five sons. Samuel, Charles, Jacob, Henry & Edward. His source was Curt Johnson's book "Gunsmiths Of Illinois " . There are known guns by his sons Samuel and Charles.  There is also a note that there was a grandson of Samuel who MAY have made Baum style rifles early in the  20th century.

Title: Re: Jacob Baum, Northumberland Cty
Post by: Loudy on January 02, 2020, 07:13:01 PM

All,
FYI... below is what I have in my research files regarding gunsmith Jacob Baum.         
Loudy

Jacob Baum
Born:  December 1832, Pennsylvania
Died:   After 1900

Jacob Baum was the son of gunsmith Charles Baum and the grandson of gunsmith Samuel Baum. 

1850 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Schuykill County, Pottsville Boro, Northeast Ward
Jacob Baum, age 18, occupation “Gun Smith”, residing with his parents Charles & Maria Baum. 

1880 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Snyder County, Monroe Township, District 145, p. 1
Maria Baum, age 60, Widow, “Housekeeper”; Jacob Baum, age 44 single son “Gunsmith”

Title: Re: Jacob Baum, Northumberland Cty
Post by: Loudy on January 02, 2020, 10:23:36 PM

FYI... updated biographical information regarding this gunsmith. 

Jacob M. Baum
Born:  December 14, 1831, Snyder County, PA*
Died:  April 30, 1914, Sunbury, Northumberland, County, PA*
Occupation:  Gun Smith*
Buried:  Hummel's Wharf, Snyder County, PA*

* Per Death Certificate. 

Jacob Baum was the son of gunsmith Charles Baum and Maria Hummel.  He was the grandson of gunsmith Samuel Baum.

1850 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Schuykill County, Pottsville Boro, Northeast Ward
Jacob Baum, age 18, occupation “Gun Smith”, residing with his parents Charles & Maria Baum.

1880 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Snyder County, Monroe Township, District 145, p. 1
Maria Baum, age 60, Widow, “Housekeeper”; Jacob Baum, age 44 single son “Gunsmith”