Who was Jacob Powers?

Jacob Powers (1768–1812) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States. 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 12 generations of this lineage.

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Jacob Powers 1768–1812

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

Born 21 Dec 1768 · Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 16 Nov 1812 · Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States

Father Oliver Powers

Mother Lydia Winn

Siblings Dorthea Powers, Elizabeth Powers, Josiah Calvin Powers, Lucy Powers, Lydia Powers, Oliver Powers

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Immediate Family

Parents

Oliver Powers

Lydia Winn

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Children

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Biography

The story of Jacob Powers began in 1768 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Jacob Powers passed away in 1812 in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States.

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Birth of Jacob Powers in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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1812

Death of Jacob Powers in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Powers

This ancestor line traces from Stanton Quinton, Wiltshire, , England (1445) to Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1768) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Powers (1768–1812) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States. 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 12 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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