Jacob Perkins 1685–1770
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Perkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jacob Perkins 1685–1770
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Immediate Family
Biography
Jacob Perkins was born in 1685 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Jacob Perkins married lydia stover, and had children including elizabeth perkins, jacob perkins, john perkins, joseph perkins. Jacob Perkins passed away in 1770 in Wells, York, Maine, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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8Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imp
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9Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Perkins
This ancestor line traces from Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England (1484) to Ipswich, Essex Co., England (1685) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacob Perkins (1685–1770) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wells, York, Maine, United States. 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 (B) 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 7 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.
- 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
Jacob Perkins's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Jacob Perkins's Descendants
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1. PTP 1716–1747