Jacob Reed (1720–1806) was born in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Reed 1720–1806

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1720 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 11 Oct 1806 · Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Reed

Mother Sarah Hersey

Siblings Benjamin Reed, Betsy Reed, Ezekiel Reed, James Reed, John Reed, Joseph Reed, Mary Reed, Peter Reed, Samuel Reed, Silence Reed, Squire Reed, William Reed

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Reed

Sarah Hersey

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Reed began in 1720 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Jacob Reed passed away in 1806 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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1720

Birth of Jacob Reed in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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1806

Death of Jacob Reed in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Reed

This ancestor line traces from Hainton, Lincolnshire, England (1310) to Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1720) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Reed (1720–1806) was born in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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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