Who was Jacob Murray?

Jacob Murray (1780–1852) was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and died in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Murray 1780–1852

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 01 May 1780 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died 18 Aug 1852 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Father John Murray Sr

Mother Diana Cox

Siblings Aberilla Murray, Belinda Murray, Caleb Murray, Dianah Murray, Elizabeth Murray, Jabez Murray, Joshua Murray, Nancy Murray, Rachel Murray, William Murray

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Murray Sr

Diana Cox

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Jacob Murray was born in 1780 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, the child of john murray sr and diana cox. Jacob Murray passed away in 1852 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

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1780

Birth of Jacob Murray in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Birth

1852

Death of Jacob Murray in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Murray

This ancestor line traces from Baltimore, Frederick, Maryland (1750) to Baltimore, Maryland (1780) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Murray (1780–1852) was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and died in Baltimore, Maryland, 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 2 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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