Brigadier General Jacob F. Wolters, son of Theodore Henry and Margaret Wolters, was born in Ulm, Texas, 2 September 1871.

He entered the Texas National Guard as a Private in Company D (Fayette Light Guard), First Texas Infantry on May 31, 1891. Commissioned a First Lieutenant with Troop H, First Texas Cavalry on April 28, 1898, he served in this capacity during the Spanish-American War.

He was appointed Lieutenant Colonel on January 17, 1911, and Brigadier General of the Texas National Guard on April 1, 1918.

In 1921 he organized the 56th Cavalry Brigade and served as its commanding officer. It was during this duty assignment that he was instrumental in obtaining the grant in 1925 on which to construct a field training camp in Texas.

At the commencement of World War I, General Wolters made a vigorous speaking campaign throughout the state, explaining why we were in the war and the duties of the citizens.

In addition to his wartime services, General Wolters served his state faithfully and well in many periods of martial law enforcement in that field.

He was admitted to the Texas Bar in1892, and later served as County Attorney for Fayetteville County. In 1893 he married Sally Drane of Columbus. From 1900 to 1904 he served as Presidential Executive; and in 1912 he was unsuccessful in the race for U.S. Senator.

He was the author of two books: "Northern Men and Mier Expedition," published in 1927, and "Martial Law and Its Administration," published in 1930.

He was retired from the National Guard on November 21, 1934. He died October 8, 1935.