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Jacob Ordway 1689–1766

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Ordway 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1689 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Mar 1766 · Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Father Edward Ordway
Spouse Rebecca Wright
Children Mercy Ordway
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital …
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Researchers connected through Jacob Ordway 1689–1766

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Jacob Ordway began in 1689 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Jacob Ordway married rebecca wright, and had children including mercy ordway. Jacob Ordway passed away in 1766 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Jacob Ordway in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1766
Death of Jacob Ordway in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Ordway

This ancestor line traces from Church of England, Bengeworth, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom (1621) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1689) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Ordway (1689–1766) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, 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 (A) 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Edward Ordway
Father
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Jacob Ordway's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jacob Ordway PTP
1689–1766
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Jacob Ordway's Descendants

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Jacob Ordway PTP 1689–1766