Who was Jacob Stoudt?

Jacob Stoudt (1738–1802) was born in Bern Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Richmond Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Stoudt 1738–1802

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

Born 12 NOV 1738 · Bern Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 20 JAN 1802 · Richmond Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Father Johann Michael Staudt

Mother Maria Barbara Hougen

Spouse Margaret Catherine Spohn

Siblings Anna Barbara Staudt, Catharina Maria Staudt, Catherine Elizabeth Staudt, Daniel Staudt, George Wilhelm Staudt, Johan Joseph Staudt, Johannes Peter Staudt, John George Staudt, Marie Elizabeth Staudt, Mary Appolonia Stout, Michael Staudt

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Immediate Family

Parents

Johann Michael Staudt

Maria Barbara Hougen

Spouse(s)

Margaret Catherine Spohn

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1738, Jacob Stoudt entered the world in Bern Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, born to johann michael staudt and maria barbara hougen. Jacob Stoudt married margaret catherine spohn. Jacob Stoudt passed away in 1802 in Richmond Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.

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1738

Birth of Jacob Stoudt in Bern Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

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1802

Burial of Jacob Stoudt in Kulztown, Pennsylvania, United States

Burial

1802

Death of Jacob Stoudt in Richmond Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Stoudt

This ancestor line traces from Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (1496) to Bern Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States (1738) across 9 generations.

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: Jacob Stoudt (1738–1802) was born in Bern Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Richmond Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, 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 (C) 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.
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