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Jacob Persinger 1715–1789

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Persinger in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 15 Jul 1715 · Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Died 3 Oct 1789 · Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States
Spouse Rebecca Persinger
Children John Henry Persinger
Records
U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … Web: Virginia, Find A Grave …
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Biography

In 1715, Jacob Persinger entered the world in Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland. Jacob Persinger married rebecca persinger, and had children including john henry persinger. Jacob Persinger passed away in 1789 in Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  2. 2
    Record Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Jacob Persinger in Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Birth
1789
Death of Jacob Persinger in Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Persinger

This ancestor line traces from Zollikon, Zurich, Switzerland (1573) to Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland (1715) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Persinger (1715–1789) was born in Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland and died in Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States. 3 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.
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Jacob Persinger's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Persinger PTP
1715–1789
Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland
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Grandparents
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Jacob Persinger's Descendants

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Jacob Persinger PTP 1715–1789