SAMUEL JACOBS
From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730
As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570
Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.
Images and additional information courtesy of Graham R A Jansen.
Born: 1882, Ipswich.
Died: 4th November 1918; age 36; Died of Pneumonia – Palestine.
Enlistment Location: Northampton.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 164248
Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery, 12th Mountain Battery.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War..
Grave Reference:
EE.8.
Ramleh War Cemetery,
Israel & Palestine (including Gaza).
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of William Jacobs, of Ipswich; Husband of Eveline T. Jacobs, of 89, New Cut West, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1891 172, Wherstead Road, Ipswich.
Samuel was 8 years old and living with his parents & sister.
William Jacobs, 37, a Copper Smith, born Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Mary Ann Jacobs (nee Collins), 37, born Romsey, Hampshire.
Alice Jacobs, 12, born Ipswich.
1901 107, Rectory Road, Ipswich.
Samuel was 18 years old, a Boot Shop Assistant. He was a boarder at the home of George Mally, a Bricklayer.
1911 22, Mafeking Avenue, Seven Kings, Essex.
Samuel was 28, a Boot Shop manager – Boot Merchants & Dealer. He was married & Head of the Household.
Eveline, 30.
John, 1.
Samuel and Eveline’s wedding.
On the 7th November 1906, St. Mary’s, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, Samuel married Eveline Thirza Fiddaman, born 1880, Ipswich. They had 1 son:
John Jacobs, 1910, Seven Kings, Essex.
Eveline died March 1957 Ipswich.
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