Jacob Cover 1789–1860
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Cover 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
Researchers connected through Jacob Cover 1789–1860
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Biography
Jacob Cover was born in 1789 in Maryland, the child of johann jacob cover and elizabeth rudisill. Jacob Cover married mary jones, and had children including augustus jones cover, eli cover, elizabeth cover, emma frances cover, jacob jones cover, jane matilda cover, john calvin cover, martha virginia cover, mary ann cover, samuel cover, tobias rudisil cover, william cover. Jacob Cover passed away in 1860 in Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.
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1Record Family Tree Maker for Windows - Learning Co.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Cover
This ancestor line traces from Oberheimbach, Rhineland, Germany (1550) to Maryland (1789) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacob Cover (1789–1860) was born in Maryland and died in Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania. 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
Jacob Cover's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record