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Jacob Blessing 1728–1790

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Jacob Blessing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 JUL 1728 · Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Died 25 FEB 1790 · Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Ritschart
Children Maria Magdalena Modleen Blessing

Researchers connected through Jacob Blessing 1728–1790

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jacob Blessing 1728–1790

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1728, Jacob Blessing entered the world in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Jacob Blessing married elizabeth ritschart, and had children including maria magdalena modleen blessing. Jacob Blessing passed away in 1790 in Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Jacob Blessing in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Birth
1790
Death of Jacob Blessing in Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Blessing

This ancestor line traces from Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (1500) to Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany (1728) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Blessing (1728–1790) was born in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany and died in Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 8 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.

Related Records

Jacob Blessing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Blessing PTP
1728–1790
Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Jacob Blessing's Descendants

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JB
Jacob Blessing PTP 1728–1790