Who was Jedidah Lacey?

Jedidah Lacey (1762–1844) was born in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Potterbrook, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jedidah Lacey 1762–1844

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Oct 1762 · New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States

Died 2 May 1844 · Potterbrook, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States

Father Ebenezer Lacey

Mother Freelove Canfield (1726–1801)

Spouse Daniel Metcalf

Children Alfred Harris Birch, Charles Harvey Metcalf, Daniel Metcalf, Freelove Melissa Metcalf, Freelove Metcalf, Heman Birch, Isaac Metcalf, Jedidah Metcalf, Jonathan Metcalf, Lemuel Birch, Lucily Metcalf, Mehitable Metcalf, Rufus C Birch

Siblings Amatys Lacey, Anna Lacey, Daniel Lacey, David Lacey, Ebenezer Lacey, Isaac Lacey, Jedidah Lacey, Jonathan Wheaton, Lucina Lacey, Mercy Abigail Lacey, Olive Alice Lacey, Penelope Lacey, Rhoda Lacey

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 …

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Children

Charles Harvey Metcalf

Daniel Metcalf

Freelove Melissa Metcalf

Biography

The story of Jedidah Lacey began in 1762 in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. Jedidah Lacey married daniel metcalf, ezra birch, and had children including alfred harris birch, charles harvey metcalf, daniel metcalf, freelove melissa metcalf, freelove metcalf, heman birch, isaac hammond metcalf, jedidah metcalf, jonathan canfield metcalf, lemuel birch, lucily metcalf, mehitable metcalf, rufus c birch. Jedidah Lacey passed away in 1844 in Potterbrook, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1762

Birth of Jedidah Lacey in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1844

Death of Jedidah Lacey in Potterbrook, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jedidah Lacey

This ancestor line traces from New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States (1726) to New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States (1762) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jedidah Lacey (1762–1844) was born in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Potterbrook, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jedidah 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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