Who was Jacob Fiscus?

Jacob Fiscus (1748–1830) was born in Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Washington, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Frederick Fiscus 1748–1830

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 04 Sep 1748 · Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 02 Apr 1830 · Washington, Indiana, USA

Father Johann Frederick Fiscus

Mother Margaretha Schwind

Siblings Anna Cunigunda Fiscus, Eleonore Margaretha Fiscus, Elizabeth Fiscus, Frederick Fiscus, Maria Barbara Fiscus, Maria Margaretha Fiscus, Maria Sophia Fiscus

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Johann Frederick Fiscus

Margaretha Schwind

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Frederick Fiscus began in 1748 in Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob Frederick Fiscus passed away in 1830 in Washington, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1748

Birth of Jacob Frederick Fiscus in Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1830

Death of Jacob Frederick Fiscus in Washington, Indiana, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Fiscus

This ancestor line traces from Wolfsheim, Mainz-Bingen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1707) to Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (1748) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Fiscus (1748–1830) was born in Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Washington, Indiana, USA. 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 2 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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