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Jacob Cleveland 1775–1779

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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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 Jacob Cleveland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 29 Dec 1775 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, Colonial America
Died 27 Nov 1779 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Father Reverend Aaron Cleveland
Mother Abiah Hyde (1749–1788)
Siblings Aaron Porter Cleveland, Charles Cleveland Reverand, Francis Moses Cleveland, George Cleveland, Lucy Cleveland, Sarah Cleveland, Susan Cleveland, William Cleveland Deacon
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Researchers connected through Jacob Cleveland 1775–1779

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1775, Jacob Cleveland entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, Colonial America, born to reverend aaron cleveland and abiah hyde. Jacob Cleveland passed away in 1779 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1775
Birth of Jacob Cleveland in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, Colonial America
Birth
1779
Death of Jacob Cleveland in Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Wellsbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1542) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1775) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Cleveland (1775–1779) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, Colonial America and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. 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 7 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

Reverend Aaron Cleveland
Father
Abiah Hyde
1749–1788 · Mother

Jacob Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Cleveland PTP
1775–1779
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Abiah Hyde PTP
1749–1788
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Cleveland's Descendants

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Jacob Cleveland PTP 1775–1779