Who was Jacob Kilbourn?

Jacob Kilbourn (1759–1813) was born in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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Jacob Kilbourn 1759–1813

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Aug 1759 · Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Died 21 Apr 1813 · Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

Father Samuel Kilbourn

Mother Jerusha Shaler

Siblings Jerusha Kilbourn, Samuel Kilbourn

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Kilbourn

Jerusha Shaler

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Kilbourn began in 1759 in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Jacob Kilbourn passed away in 1813 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Jacob Kilbourn in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1813

Death of Jacob Kilbourn in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Kilbourn

This ancestor line traces from England (1455) to Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1759) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Kilbourn (1759–1813) was born in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Ashfield, Franklin, 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 (B) 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 10 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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