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Jacob Cover 1789–1860

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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B Reliability
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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 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

Born 18 SEP 1789 · Maryland
Died 12 AUG 1860 · Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
Father Johann Jacob Cover
Mother Elizabeth Rudisill
Spouse Mary Jones
Children 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
Siblings Daniel Cover, Ephraim Cover, John C Cover, Mary Cover, Tobias Cover

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.

Sources

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    Record Family Tree Maker for Windows - Learning Co.

Life Timeline

1789
Birth of Jacob Cover in Maryland
Birth
1860
Death of Jacob Cover in Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Cover

This ancestor line traces from Oberheimbach, Rhineland, Germany (1550) to Maryland (1789) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Jacob Cover's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Cover PTP
1789–1860
Maryland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacob Cover's Descendants

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Jacob Cover PTP 1789–1860