Jacob Dachrodt

Jacob Dachrodt (1828-1909) was an American Civil War hero who served as the captain of the 1st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment's Company B. Following his reenlistment with the 153rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, he was subsequently commissioned as the regiment's lieutenant colonel.

After the war, he was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in the 18th district as a Democrat.

Biography Early life Jacob Dachrodt was born on September 11, 1828, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. He was born to John and Julia Dachrodt and was privately tutored by Professor John Wandervere.

Dachrodt was elected to the Easton City Council, serving from 1853 to 1856.

Civil war service

Eight days after the Battle of Fort Sumter Dachrodt volunteered for the Union army with three of his brothers. His Easton's Citizens’ Artillery was merged with the Easton National Guards, a unit that was led by fellow Easton borough councilor Samuel S. Yohe, with the Easton Jaegers led by Charles Glanz, and with another company to form the 153rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment.

By the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, Dachrodt had regained the rank of captain,