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Hannah Jacob 1639–1720

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah Jacob in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Feb 1639 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 7 Oct 1720 · Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Father Nicholas Jacobs Innkeeper
Mother Mary Clark Gilman
Siblings Capt John Jacob, Deborah Loring Jacob, Elizabeth Jacob, Joseph Jacob, Josiah Jacob, Mary Jacob, Nicholas Jacob, Sarah Jacob

Researchers connected through Hannah Jacob 1639–1720

and 1 more tree owner connected with Hannah Jacob 1639–1720

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1639, Hannah Jacob entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, born to nicholas jacobs innkeeper and mary clark gilman. Hannah Jacob passed away in 1720 in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Hannah Jacob in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1720
Death of Hannah Jacob in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Jacob

This ancestor line traces from Roylston, Cambridge, England (1575) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1639) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Jacob (1639–1720) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Hannah Jacob's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Jacob PTP
1639–1720
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Hannah Jacob's Descendants

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Hannah Jacob PTP 1639–1720