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Jacob Wootten 1739–1777

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Wootten in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jul 1739 · Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Died 25 Apr 1777 · Sussex, Delaware, United States
Father John Wooten
Mother Margaret Davis
Siblings Benjamin Wootten, Edward Wootten, Elizabeth Wootten, Isaac Wooten, John Jr Wootten, Margrit Wootten, Mary Wootten, Sarah Wooten
Records
New Jersey, Marriage Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Jacob Wootten was born in 1739 in Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States, the child of john wooten and margaret davis. Jacob Wootten passed away in 1777 in Sussex, Delaware, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records New Jersey, Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1739
Birth of Jacob Wootten in Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Birth
1777
Death of Jacob Wootten in Sussex, Delaware, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Wootten

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, Maryland, United States (1680) to Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States (1739) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Wootten (1739–1777) was born in Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States and died in Sussex, Delaware, 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

John Wooten
Father
Margaret Davis
Mother

Jacob Wootten's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Wootten PTP
1739–1777
Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacob Wootten's Descendants

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Jacob Wootten PTP 1739–1777