Jael Jacob (1662–1708) was born in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS and died in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jael Jacob 1662–1708

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 07 Sep 1662 · HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Died 23 Dec 1708 · HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Father John Jacob

Mother Mary Russell

Spouse Matthew Cushing

Children David Cushing, Isaac Cushing, Jael Cushing, Job Cushing, Moses Cushing, Obadiah Cushing, Samuel Cushing, Solomon Cushing

Siblings Abigail Jacob, David Jacob, Deborah Jacob, Elizabeth Jacob, Hannah Jacob, John Jacob, Lydia Jacob, Peter Jacob, Samuel Jacob

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Biography

In 1662, Jael Jacob entered the world in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, born to john jacob and mary russell. Jael Jacob married matthew cushing, and had children including david cushing, isaac cushing, jael cushing, job cushing, moses cushing, obadiah cushing, samuel cushing, solomon cushing. Jael Jacob passed away in 1708 in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS.

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1662

Birth of Jael Jacob in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

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Death of Jael Jacob in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jael Jacob

This ancestor line traces from England (1630) to HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS (1662) across 2 generations.

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: Jael Jacob (1662–1708) was born in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS and died in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS. 8 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.
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Jael Jacob PTP

1662–1708

HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS