Jacob Beidler

Biography

Jacob Beidler, born in 1815, was among the settlers whose labors tamed prairies and shaped the fertile lands that surrounded Rosehill Cemetery. As a settler, he likely worked the soil, built sturdy homes, and supported the development of nearby roads and markets so that neighbors might thrive.

Beidler’s death in 1898 marked the close of a long life spent close to the earth, and the fields he once knew are now fondly recalled by descendants who visit Rosehill. His pioneering spirit continues to inspire those who value perseverance and the connection to place.