Jacob Smith (1774–1855) was born in Rowan, North Carolina and died in Rowan, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob G Smith 1774–1855

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

Born 20 Jan 1774 · Rowan, North Carolina

Died 11 Jul 1855 · Rowan, North Carolina

Siblings Barbara Smith, Elizabeth Caty Smith, George Smith, Mary E Smith, Susannah Smith, William Smith

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Biography

In 1774, Jacob G Smith entered the world in Rowan, North Carolina. Jacob G Smith passed away in 1855 in Rowan, North Carolina.

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Birth of Jacob G Smith in Rowan, North Carolina

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Death of Jacob G Smith in Rowan, North Carolina

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Smith

This ancestor line traces from Warwickshire, England (1480) to Rowan, North Carolina (1774) across 9 generations.

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: Jacob Smith (1774–1855) was born in Rowan, North Carolina and died in Rowan, North Carolina. 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 9 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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Jacob G Smith PTP

1774–1855

Rowan, North Carolina