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Jacob Lipps 1777–1857

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Lipps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 10 Jan 1777 · Madison, Virginia, USA
Died 21 Aug 1857 · Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
Father Henry Leppy
Mother Rebecca Harden
Spouse Elizabeth Fleshman
Children Sarah Elizabeth Lipps
Records
1820 United States Federal Census Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 West Virginia, Marriages Index Virginia, Marriages
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1777, Jacob Lipps entered the world in Madison, Virginia, USA, born to henry leppy and rebecca harden. In 1820, Jacob Lipps resided in Frankfort, Greenbrier, Virginia, United States. Jacob Lipps married elizabeth fleshman, and had children including sarah elizabeth lipps. Jacob Lipps passed away in 1857 in Greenbrier, Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

  3. 3
    Marriage Records West Virginia, Marriages Index

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Virginia, Marriages

Life Timeline

1777
Birth of Jacob Lipps in Madison, Virginia, USA
Birth
1820
Jacob Lipps resided here in Frankfort, Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
Residence
1857
Death of Jacob Lipps in Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Lipps

This ancestor line traces from Elsen, Rheinland, Preussen, Germany (1684) to Madison, Virginia, USA (1777) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Lipps (1777–1857) was born in Madison, Virginia, USA and died in Greenbrier, Virginia, 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Henry Leppy
Father
Rebecca Harden
Mother

Jacob Lipps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Lipps PTP
1777–1857
Madison, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacob Lipps's Descendants

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Jacob Lipps PTP 1777–1857