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Jacob Burgess 1676–1769

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Oct 1676 · Sandwich, Massachusetts
Died 17 Mar 1769 · Sandwich, Massachusetts
Spouse Mary Hunt
Children Zaccheus Burge Burgess
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American …
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Researchers connected through Jacob Burgess 1676–1769

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Hunt

Biography

In 1676, Jacob Burgess entered the world in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Jacob Burgess married mary hunt, and had children including zaccheus burge burgess. Jacob Burgess passed away in 1769 in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Jacob Burgess in Sandwich, Massachusetts
Birth
1769
Death of Jacob Burgess in Sandwich, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Burgess

This ancestor line traces from Sandwich,Barnstable,Massachusetts,USA (1628) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1676) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Burgess (1676–1769) was born in Sandwich, Massachusetts and died in Sandwich, 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 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 2 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.

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Jacob Burgess's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Burgess PTP
1676–1769
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacob Burgess's Descendants

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Jacob Burgess PTP 1676–1769