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Jacob Merritt Anthony 1834–1900

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Anthony in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 3 independent trees

Born 19 Apr 1834 · Battenville, Washington, New York, United States
Died 7 Jun 1900 · Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, United States
Father Daniel Anthony (1794–1862)
Mother Lucy Read (1793–1880)
Siblings Ann Anthony, Chester Allen Anthony, Daniel Read Anthony, Eliza T Anthony, Guelma Penn Anthony, Hannah E Anthony, Jacob Merritt Anthony, Mary Stafford Anthony, Susan Brownell Anthony

Researchers connected through Jacob Anthony 1834–1900

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jacob Anthony 1834–1900

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Merritt Anthony began in 1834 in Battenville, Washington, New York, United States. Jacob Merritt Anthony passed away in 1900 in Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1834
Birth of Jacob Merritt Anthony in Battenville, Washington, New York, United States
Birth
1900
Death of Jacob Merritt Anthony in Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Anthony

This ancestor line traces from Royston, Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England (1482) to Battenville, Washington, New York, United States (1834) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Anthony (1834–1900) was born in Battenville, Washington, New York, United States and died in Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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 11 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.

Jacob Anthony's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Merritt Anthony PTP
1834–1900
Battenville, Washington, New York, United States
Parents
Daniel Anthony PTP
1794–1862
Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Lucy Read PTP
1793–1880
Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Anthony's Descendants

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Jacob Merritt Anthony PTP 1834–1900