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Jacob Dana 1654–1698

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Dana in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1654 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Dec 1698 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Dana (1617–1690)
Mother Anne Bullard
Siblings Abiah Dana, Abigail Dana, Benjamin Dana, Daniel Dana, Deliverance Dana, Elizabeth Dana, Hannah Dana, John Dana, Joseph Dana, Sarah Dana

Researchers connected through Jacob Dana 1654–1698

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jacob Dana 1654–1698

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jacob Dana was born in 1654 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of richard dana and anne bullard. Jacob Dana passed away in 1698 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Jacob Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1698
Death of Jacob Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Dana

This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1465) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1654) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Dana (1654–1698) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 6 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 Dana's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Dana PTP
1654–1698
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Richard Dana PTP
1617–1690
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Dana's Descendants

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JD
Jacob Dana PTP 1654–1698