Who was Jacob Newton?

Jacob Newton (1808–1861) was born in Botetourt, Virginia and died in Hancock, Kentucky. 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 29 generations of this lineage.

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Jacob I. Newton 1808–1861

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

Born 26 Jun 1808 · Botetourt, Virginia

Died 2 Mar 1861 · Hancock, Kentucky

Father James A Newton Jr

Mother Sarah Elizabeth Pollard Falls

Siblings Benjamin J Newton, Catherine Newton, Elizabeth Newton, Isaiah Newton, James F Newton, Mary Newton, Nancy Jane Newton, Sarah Newton, Susanna Newton, Washington Newton, William Newton

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Immediate Family

Parents

James A Newton Jr

Sarah Elizabeth Pollard Falls

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Children

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Biography

In 1808, Jacob I. Newton entered the world in Botetourt, Virginia, born to james a newton jr and sarah elizabeth pollard falls. Jacob I. Newton passed away in 1861 in Hancock, Kentucky.

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Birth of Jacob I. Newton in Botetourt, Virginia

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1861

Death of Jacob I. Newton in Hancock, Kentucky

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Newton

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Botetourt, Virginia (1808) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Newton (1808–1861) was born in Botetourt, Virginia and died in Hancock, Kentucky. 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 29 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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