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Jacob Heits Jacobs 1564–1619

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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 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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Jacobs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1564 · Engerhafe, Ostfriesland, Germany
Died 15 Oct 1619 · Engerhafe, Aurich, Niedersachsen, Germany
Spouse Wupke Meindts
Children Styntje Jacobs Rutgers

Researchers connected through Jacob Jacobs 1564–1619

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1564, Jacob Heits Jacobs entered the world in Engerhafe, Ostfriesland, Germany. Jacob Heits Jacobs married wupke meindts, and had children including styntje jacobs rutgers. Jacob Heits Jacobs passed away in 1619 in Engerhafe, Aurich, Niedersachsen, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1564
Birth of Jacob Heits Jacobs in Engerhafe, Ostfriesland, Germany
Birth
1619
Death of Jacob Heits Jacobs in Engerhafe, Aurich, Niedersachsen, Germany
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Jacobs (1564–1619) was born in Engerhafe, Ostfriesland, Germany and died in Engerhafe, Aurich, Niedersachsen, Germany. 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 1 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 Jacobs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Heits Jacobs PTP
1564–1619
Engerhafe, Ostfriesland, Germany
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacob Jacobs's Descendants

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Jacob Heits Jacobs PTP 1564–1619 m. Wüpke Meindts PTP 1585–1656