Jacob Sherrill 1739–1813
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Sherrill 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jacob Sherrill 1739–1813
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1739, Jacob Sherrill entered the world in Cecil County, Maryland, USA, born to adam the pioneer sherrill sr md to pa to nc 1696 1774 and elizabeth betsey zine corzine sherrill sherwill 1701 1769 md to pa to nc. Jacob Sherrill passed away in 1813 in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Sherrill
This ancestor line traces from Devonshire, England (1670) to Cecil County, MD, United States (1739) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacob Sherrill (1739–1813) was born in Cecil County, Maryland, USA and died in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA. 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 3 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.
Jacob Sherrill's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record