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Jacob Harder 1812–1885

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Harder in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Jan 1812 · Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, New York, USA
Died 12 Mar 1885 · Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, USA
Father Jacob James Harder
Mother Catharine Higgins
Siblings Nancy Hannah Harder
Records
Illinois, Find a Grave Index
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1812, Jacob Harder entered the world in Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, New York, USA, born to jacob james harder and catharine higgins. Jacob Harder passed away in 1885 in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Illinois, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1812
Birth of Jacob Harder in Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, New York, USA
Birth
1885
Death of Jacob Harder in Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Harder

This ancestor line traces from Kleinsüßen, Goppingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany (1550) to Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, New York, USA (1812) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Harder (1812–1885) was born in Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, New York, USA and died in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, 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.
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Related Records

Jacob James Harder
Father
Catharine Higgins
Mother

Jacob Harder's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jacob Harder PTP
1812–1885
Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, New York, USA
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Jacob Harder's Descendants

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Jacob Harder PTP 1812–1885