Jacobus Joannes "Jacob" Nester 1761–1844
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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Jacobus Joannes "Jacob" Nester began in 1761 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Jacobus Joannes "Jacob" Nester married mary magdelena durr, and had children including george washington m nester. Jacobus Joannes "Jacob" Nester passed away in 1844 in Hardens Cove, Nestorville, Barbour, Orange, Virginia, United States of America.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacobus Nester
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacobus Nester (1761–1844) was born in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and died in Hardens Cove, Nestorville, Barbour, Orange, Virginia, United States of America. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacobus 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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Jacobus Nester's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record