Jacob Tyler (1690–1778) was born in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Tyler 1690–1778

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

Born 9 Jan 1690 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 24 Mar 1778 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Tyler

Mother Mary Elizabeth Ann Gardiner Jr

Siblings Absalom Tyler Sr, Absolom Tyler, Ann Tyler, Charles Tyler, Christian Tyler, Elizabeth Tyler, Henry Tyler, Henry Tyler Sr, John Tyler, Joseph Tyler, Julia Tyler, Kellum Tyler, Lewis Tyler, Martin Gardner Iii, Moses Abden Absalom Tyler, Richard Tyler, Sarah Tyler, Thomas Tyler

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Tyler

Mary Elizabeth Ann Gardiner Jr

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Tyler began in 1690 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Jacob Tyler passed away in 1778 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1690

Birth of Jacob Tyler in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1778

Death of Jacob Tyler in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Tyler

This ancestor line traces from York, Virginia, United States (1665) to Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1690) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Tyler (1690–1778) was born in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woburn, Middlesex, 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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