Who was Jacob Wattenbarger?

Jacob Wattenbarger (1809–1882) was born in Washington, Tennessee, USA and died in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Adam Wattenbarger 1809–1882

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

Born 24 Jul 1809 · Washington, Tennessee, USA

Died 07 Dec 1882 · Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA

Spouse Susannah Barger

Children Wilson Wattenbarger

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Susannah Barger

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Wilson Wattenbarger

Biography

In 1809, Jacob Adam Wattenbarger entered the world in Washington, Tennessee, USA. Jacob Adam Wattenbarger married susannah barger, and had children including wilson wattenbarger. Jacob Adam Wattenbarger passed away in 1882 in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.

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Birth of Jacob Adam Wattenbarger in Washington, Tennessee, USA

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: Jacob Wattenbarger (1809–1882) was born in Washington, Tennessee, USA and died in Cleveland, Bradley, 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jacob Adam Wattenbarger PTP

1809–1882

Washington, Tennessee, USA