Jacob Dunham 1795–1865
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Dunham 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Jacob Dunham 1795–1865
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1795, Jacob Dunham entered the world in Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA, born to samuel dunham and hannah ruble. In 1850, Jacob Dunham resided in Prairie, Tipton, Indiana. Jacob Dunham married catherine goodnight, and had children including jacob mackey dunham. Jacob Dunham passed away in 1865 in Tipton, Tipton, Indiana, USA.
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Dunham
This ancestor line traces from Hornby Castle, Hornby, Yorkshire, England (1355) to Berkeley, West Virginia (1795) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacob Dunham (1795–1865) was born in Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA and died in Tipton, Tipton, Indiana, USA. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 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.
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Jacob Dunham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record