The 1850 United States census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 30, born in Germany, stone mason) living in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

The settlers of 1853 were Jacob Ebinger, whose claim in the south-west quarter of section 8 is still occupied by his widow… (History of the Minnesota Valley, Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota, Rev. Edward D. Neill, North Star Publishing Company, Minneapolis, 1882, Page 358)

The 1860 United States census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 5, born in Minnesota) living with his parents Jacob (age 40, born in Germany, farmer) and Margareta (age 29, born in Germany) in Chaska, Minnesota. His other siblings were Rosa (age 3, born in Minnesota) and Henry (age 6 months, born in Minnesota).

Judge Ebingers new residence is rapidly approaching completion. It is a large two story brick building, and it has an imposing appearance, situated as it is in a commanding position. By the way, the Judge has one of the best farms in the county, and its value is much enhanced by its joining town. His crops look finely. (Valley Herald, Saturday, July 20, 1867, Page 1)

Death of Judge Ebinger. The death of Judge Jacob Ebinger which occurred on Monday last surprised no one, as he had for several months been wasting away under that terrible disease, consumption. Judge Ebinger was one of the first settlers of this town and county, having settled in Chaska in 1853. He was born in Wirtemburg and was at the time of his death fifty three years of age. He held many places of trust in this County, being Judge of Probate for two years and County Treasurer for six years – No man ever lived in the County in whom the people placed more explicit confidence. He was kind and generous to a fault and died without an enemy. He was buried on Tuesday last under the auspices of the Druids, of which order he was a member. The procession which followed his remains to their resting place was composed of people from all parts of the County, and the largest ever seen in Chaska. (The Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, July 31, 1873, Page 1)

The 1875 Minnesota census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 20, born in Minnesota) living with his mother Maggie (age 43, born in Prussia) in Chaska, Minnesota. His other siblings were Henry (age 15, born in Minnesota) and Richard (age 12, born in Minnesota).

Jacob Ebinger married Lena Plocker on July 12, 1879, in Chaska, Minnesota.

Married. At Chaska, at the residence of the bride’s parents, July 12th 1879, by Justice Peter Iltis, Mr. Jacob Ebinger, to Miss Lena Blocker. The many friends of the happy young couple in this vicinity, join us in wishing them a long life of prosperity and happiness. (The Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1879, Page 4)

The 1880 United States census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 26, born in Minnesota, laborer) married to Lena (age 22, born in Minnesota) and living in Chaska, Minnesota.

Jacob Ebinger, Esq., this week purchased of Mr. – Krinke, the dwelling house and lot opposite the Herald office, formerly occupied by Chas. Raasch. It is a neat dwelling and is understood to have been purchased at a bargain. We welcome you to this part of our city. (The Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, March 18, 1880, Page 4)

Henry Ebinger (brother?) & Wife of Brainerd, have been in town a couple of weeks on a visit to their parents. (The Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, October 23, 1884, Page 4)

The 1885 Minnesota census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 30, born in Minnesota) married to Emilie L. (age 26, born in Minnesota) and living in Chaska, Minnesota. Children Otto (age 4, born in Minnesota) and Bertha (age 2, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.

The 1900 United States census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 44, born in November 1855 in Minnesota, brickyard foreman) married to Lena P. (age 40, born in October 1859 in Minnesota) and living in Chaska, Minnesota. Children Otto (age 19, born in November 1880 in Minnesota), Bertha (age 17, born in May 1883 in Minnesota), Ida (age 13, born in March 1887 in Minnesota), Maggie (age 10, born in November 1889 in Minnesota), Ernst (age 7, born in August 1892 in Minnesota), Rosa (age 4, born in June 1895 in Minnesota), and Emma (age 2, born in June 1897 in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.

The 1905 Minnesota census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 50, born in Germany, farmer) married to Lena (age 46, born in Minnesota) and living in Eden Prairie Township, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Children Ida (age 18, born in Minnesota), Maggie (age 15, born in Minnesota), Ernest (age 12, born in Minnesota), Rosey (age 9, born in Minnesota), Emma (age 7, born in Minnesota), Clarance (age 4, born in Minnesota), and Helen (age 9 months, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.

Pioneer Lady Dead. Mrs. Jacob Ebinger, Sr., Formerly of This City, Died at Brainerd Recently. The Herald was informed last week of the death of Mrs. Jacob Ebinger, Sr., which occurred at the home of her son Henry, in Brainerd, Minn., on Monday, Sept. 21, 1908, of complications, incident to old age, she being in her 82nd year at the time of her death. Mrs. Ebinger was the wife of the late Jacob Ebinger, one of the very first residents of this city, who was quite prominent in early settlement work in Carver county, and pre-empted and lived on the farm now occupied by Joseph Lano and family. He was also County Treasurer of this county for several terms immediately following the civil war. Mother Ebinger was well known to our people, especially to the early settlers, as she was very active and socially inclined. The family occupied a prominent position in the early days as Mr. Ebinger was a leader among the old settlers. The deceased left here about eight years ago, going to reside with her son Jacob, where she remained with him until about six years ago when she went north to Brainerd, to make her home with her sons Henry and Richard. She has been in failing health for some years and the announcement of her death was not wholly unexpected. With her death another link in the chain binding us to the pioneer days of Carver county, is severed, and we shall always think kindly of her and her hospitality in the days when a “square meal” was a luxury in Carver county. (Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, October 15, 1908, Page 1)

The 1910 United States census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 56, born in Minnesota, driver team) married to Lena (age 52, born in Minnesota) and living in St. Paul, Minnesota. Children Ida (age 23, born in Minnesota), Margaret (age 20, born in Minnesota), Ernest (age 17, born in Minnesota), Rose (age 14, born in Minnesota), Emma (age 12, born in Minnesota), Clarence (age 9, born in Minnesota), and Helen (age 5, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.

The 1920 United States census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 65, born in Minnesota, carpenter) married to Lena (age 60, born in Minnesota) and living in St. Paul, Minnesota. Children Margarete (age 29, born in Minnesota), Ernest (age 26, born in Minnesota), Rose (age 23, born in Minnesota), Emma (age 21, born in Minnesota), Clarence (age 19, born in Minnesota), and Helen (age 14, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.

The 1930 United States census showed Jacob Ebinger (age 74, born in Minnesota) married to Lena (age 70, born in Minnesota) and living in St. Paul, Minnesota. The couple lived with their children Otto (age 51, born in Minnesota), Rose (age 24, born in Minnesota), and Emma (age 22, born in Minnesota).

Jacob Ebinger died March 12, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ebinger – On March 14, 1932, Jacob, in his 77th year, late residence, 935 Margaret St. Beloved husband of Mrs. A. Sass of Shakopee, Otto J., Ernest, Clarence, Rose, Emma, Mrs. G. R. Greer, Mrs. O. E. Berglund and Mrs. P. Tasler of St. Paul; also survived by two brothers of Brainerd and eight grandchildren. Services at Eggert Funeral Home, 762 E. 7th St. Thursday, 1:30 P. M. Interment Chaska, Minn. (The Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Wednesday, March 16, 1932, Page 16)

Son of Chaska Pioneer to be Buried Tomorrow. Jacob Ebinger, for many years a resident of this community, passed away at a Saint Paul hospital Monday night at about nine o’clock, following four or five weeks’ confinement to bed. Mr. Ebinger was seventy-seven years old, having been born on the old Ebinger homestead, now the Lano farm just west of this city. The father of the deceased was one of the first pioneers to take a claim here, coming in 1853. The body will be brought to Chaska, where a service will be held at the graveside at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon, Thursday. (Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, March 17, 1932, Page 1)

Late Jacob Ebinger was Native of Chaska. Jacob Ebinger, resident of St. Paul since 1902 and prior to that time a resident of Chaska, who passed away at his home in St. Paul on March 14, 1932, as announced in last week’s Herald, had been ill for only four weeks and up to that time had always enjoyed excellent health and had ever remained active. Heart failure was the cause of death. Jacob Ebinger was a native son of this community, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ebinger. He was born on the Ebinger homestead, just west of this city, now known as the Jos. Lano farm, November 20, 1854, and at the time of his death was 77 years, 3 months and 24 days of age. His father was one of our very earliest pioneer settlers, coming here in territorial days when this was a mere settlement of a few families. His father also became the first county treasurer of Carver county. The son grew to manhood on the Ebinger homestead, attending the old public school in Chaska and helping about the farm. On July 2, 1879, he was married to Miss Lena Blocher, the daughter of another early day settler and Civil war veteran and together they took up life in earnest in the then fast growing village of Chaska, Mr. Ebinger being engaged in farming, railroad work, and in various other enterprises during their residence here until 1902 when they moved to St. Paul. During his years of residence here he made many friends. He was an honest and upright man in the best sense of the word, hardworking, frugal, kindly, and always genial. Those who knew him well respected him for his genuine worth. A good man has ended his earthly career. Surviving him are his wife and nine children, namely: Otto, Clarence, Ernest, Rose, Emma, Mrs. G. Greer, Mrs. O. E. Berglund, and Mrs. Paul Tasler, all of St. Paul, and Mrs. Albert Sass, of Shakopee. The heartfelt sympathy of many Chaska friends is extended to them in the loss of their beloved husband and father. Besides his immediate family he also leaves two brothers, Henry and Richard Ebinger, of Brainerd, Minn., and eight grand-children. Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon from the Eggert funeral home in St. Paul, after which the remains were brought here for interment in Mount Pleasant cemetery. The family and many neighbors and friends escorted the remains to their last resting place, also other relatives, Mrs. Herman Ebinger, Mrs. Christ Duneman, and Henry Ebinger. (Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, March 24, 1932, Page 1)