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Jacob Hurd 1676–1749

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Sep 1676 · Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, USA

Died 23 Sep 1749 · Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jacob Samuel Hurd

Mother Anna Wilson

Spouse Elizabeth Tufts

Children Rebecca Hurd

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In 1676, Jacob Hurd entered the world in Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, USA, born to jacob samuel hurd and anna wilson. Jacob Hurd married elizabeth tufts, and had children including rebecca hurd. Jacob Hurd passed away in 1749 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Jacob Hurd in Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Hurd

This ancestor line traces from Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1653) to Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, USA (1676) across 2 generations.

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: Jacob Hurd (1676–1749) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, USA and died in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 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 (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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jacob Hurd PTP

1676–1749

Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, USA