Who was Jacob Jordan?

Jacob Jordan (1732–1795) was born in , Chowan, North Carolina, USA and died in , Chowan, North Carolina, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Jacob Jordan 1732–1795

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1732 · , Chowan, North Carolina, USA

Died 9 Aug 1795 · , Chowan, North Carolina, USA

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North Carolina, U.S., State Census

Researchers connected through Jacob Jordan 1732–1795

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Immediate Family

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Children

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Biography

In 1732, Jacob Jordan entered the world in, Chowan, North Carolina, USA. Jacob Jordan passed away in 1795 in, Chowan, North Carolina, USA.

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Census North Carolina, U.S., State Census

Life Timeline

1732

Birth of Jacob Jordan in, Chowan, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1795

Death of Jacob Jordan in, Chowan, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Jordan

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1464) to Chowan, North Carolina, United States (1732) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Jordan (1732–1795) was born in , Chowan, North Carolina, USA and died in , Chowan, North Carolina, USA. 5 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, 5 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 12 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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Jacob Jordan PTP

1732–1795

, Chowan, North Carolina, USA