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Jacob Fowle 1677–1748

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 Fowle in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 Apr 1677 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Dec 1748 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Lieutenant William James Fowle Sr
Mother Abigail Carter (1648–1718)
Siblings Abigail Fowle, Captain James Fowle Jr, Captain John Fowle Sr, Elizabeth Fowle Hall, Hannah Fowle, Mary Fowle, Samuel Fowle

Researchers connected through Jacob Fowle 1677–1748

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jacob Fowle 1677–1748

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Fowle began in 1677 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Jacob Fowle passed away in 1748 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1677
Birth of Jacob Fowle in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1748
Death of Jacob Fowle in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Fowle

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1548) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1677) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Fowle (1677–1748) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 5 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 Fowle's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Fowle PTP
1677–1748
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Carter PTP
1648–1718
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Fowle's Descendants

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JF
Jacob Fowle PTP 1677–1748