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Jacob Watts 1730–1821

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Watts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 19 Jul 1730 · Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States
Died 14 Apr 1821 · Homestead, Orange, Virginia, United States
Father X Thomas Robert Watts
Mother Esther Stone (1689–1751)
Siblings Ann Watts, Benjamin Watts, David Watts, Edward Watts, Elizabeth Watts, Esther Watts, Frances Frankie Watts, John Watts, Mary Watts, Robert Watts, Sarah Watts, Thomas Watts, William Watts
Records
Wills Web Site
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Watts began in 1730 in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States. Jacob Watts passed away in 1821 in Homestead, Orange, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Record Wills Web Site

Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Jacob Watts in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States
Birth
1821
Death of Jacob Watts in Homestead, Orange, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Watts

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States (1730) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Watts (1730–1821) was born in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States and died in Homestead, Orange, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 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 14 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.

Related Records

X Thomas Robert Watts
Father
Esther Stone
1689–1751 · Mother

Jacob Watts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Watts PTP
1730–1821
Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Esther Wilkins Stone PTP
1689–1751
Jamestown, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Watts's Descendants

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JW
Jacob Watts PTP 1730–1821