Who was Jacob Dinges?

Jacob Dinges (1779–1832) was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died in Haines, Centre, Pennsylvania. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Dinges 1779–1832

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 03 Oct 1779 · Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Died 26 Feb 1832 · Haines, Centre, Pennsylvania

Father Johan Nicholas Dinges

Mother Regina Merck

Spouse Catarina Margaret Stumpf

Children Catherine Dinges, David Dinges, Elizabeth Dinges, Eva Dinges, Jacob Dinges, Jonathan Dinges, Lydia Anna Dinges, Mary Dinges, Sarah Dinges

Siblings Catherine Dinges, Elizabeth Dinges, Hannah Dinges, Henrich Dinges, Magdalena Dinges, Philip Dinges

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Immediate Family

Parents

Johan Nicholas Dinges

Regina Merck

Spouse(s)

Catarina Margaret Stumpf

Children

Biography

The story of Jacob Dinges began in 1779 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Jacob Dinges married catarina margaret stumpf, and had children including catherine dinges, david dinges, elizabeth dinges, eva dinges, jacob dinges, jonathan dinges, lydia anna dinges, mary dinges, sarah dinges. Jacob Dinges passed away in 1832 in Haines, Centre, Pennsylvania.

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1779

Birth of Jacob Dinges in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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1832

Death of Jacob Dinges in Haines, Centre, Pennsylvania

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Dinges

This ancestor line traces from Germany (1673) to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (1779) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Dinges (1779–1832) was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died in Haines, Centre, 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 (C) 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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