Who was Jacob Whisler?

Jacob Whisler (1808–1881) was born in Rockbridge, Virginia, USA and died in Henry, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Whisler 1808–1881

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

Born 16 Sep 1808 · Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

Died 07 Aug 1881 · Henry, Indiana, USA

Father Henry Whisler

Mother Mary Ann Freed

Siblings Catherine Wissler, George Washington Whisler, Henry Whisler, John Whisler, Magdelene Whisler, Peter Whisler

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Immediate Family

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Henry Whisler

Mary Ann Freed

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Children

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Biography

In 1808, Jacob Whisler entered the world in Rockbridge, Virginia, USA, born to henry whisler and mary ann freed. Jacob Whisler passed away in 1881 in Henry, Indiana, USA.

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1808

Birth of Jacob Whisler in Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

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1881

Death of Jacob Whisler in Henry, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Whisler

This ancestor line traces from Pennsylvania, USA (1738) to Rockbridge, Virginia, United States (1808) across 3 generations.

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: Jacob Whisler (1808–1881) was born in Rockbridge, Virginia, USA and died in Henry, Indiana, 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jacob Whisler PTP

1808–1881

Rockbridge, Virginia, USA