The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Eel River Township, pages 577-578
Jacob Lockhart was born in Morgan County, Ind., April 14, 1847, a son of German and Leah Lockhart, the former a native of Kentucky, but now deceased, and the latter of North Carolina. When he was about three years old, his father having died, his mother, now a resident of Eel River Township, came to Marion Township, this county, where he lived till 1868. His educational advantages were limited, as he was obliged to share in the labors of the farm from a mere boy. He has followed agricultural pursuits through life with success, and has acquired, by his own industry, a farm of 187 acres. He was married March 5, 1871, to Miss Adeline Davis, daughter of Walter and Mary Davis, of this township. They have one son--Oscar. In November, 1863, Mr. Lockhart enlisted in the Ninth Indiana Cavalry, participating in many battles. He was honorably discharged in September, 1865. He is a member of the G.A.R Post at North Salem, and is also an earnest member of the Christian church.