Who was Jacob Yeager?

Jacob Yeager (1790–1861) was born in Pendleton, West Virginia, USA and died in Pocahontas, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Yeager 1790–1861

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

Born 19 Feb 1790 · Pendleton, West Virginia, USA

Died 12 Oct 1861 · Pocahontas, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA

Father Johannes John Yeager

Mother Phoebe Anastasia Annis Hull

Siblings Andrew Yeager, Caroline P Yeager, Elizabeth Yeager, John P Yeager, John Yeager, Judah Yeager, Mahala Yeager, Margaret Yeager, Mary Polly Yeager, Pheobe Hull Yeager, Rachel Yeager, Sarah Ann Yeager, Susana Yeager, William Yeager

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Immediate Family

Parents

Johannes John Yeager

Phoebe Anastasia Annis Hull

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Jacob Yeager began in 1790 in Pendleton, West Virginia, USA. Jacob Yeager passed away in 1861 in Pocahontas, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA.

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1790

Birth of Jacob Yeager in Pendleton, West Virginia, USA

Birth

1861

Death of Jacob Yeager in Pocahontas, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Yeager

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (1762) to Pendleton, West Virginia, United States (1790) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Yeager (1790–1861) was born in Pendleton, West Virginia, USA and died in Pocahontas, Chesterfield, Virginia, 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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