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Jacob Cist was born in Philadelphia, 13 March 1783, educated at the Moravian Seminary at Nazereth, later assisting his father in his printing office.

He came here in 1808 and was postmaster from 1808 to 1825.

He was associated in business with his father-in-law, Matthias Hollenbach, for several years, devoting his spare time to literature and painting.

He was much interested in the coal business, which he tried to introduce into the market.

He was treasurer of Luzerne County in 1816, and for some years of the Bridge Company.

He died 30 December 1823.