Who was Jonathan Cobb?

Jonathan Cobb (1786–1860) was born in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bucksport, Hancock, Maine, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 23 generations of this lineage.

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Jonathan Cobb 1786–1860

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

Born 30 Oct 1786 · Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Dec 1860 · Bucksport, Hancock, Maine, USA

Father Jonathan Cobb

Mother Rachel Higgins

Siblings Lucy Cobb, Mehitabel Cobb, Rachel Cobb

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Cobb

Rachel Higgins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Cobb began in 1786 in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Jonathan Cobb passed away in 1860 in Bucksport, Hancock, Maine, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

Life Timeline

1786

Birth of Jonathan Cobb in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1860

Death of Jonathan Cobb in Bucksport, Hancock, Maine, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Cobb

This ancestor line traces from France (1000) to Wellfleet, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1786) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Cobb (1786–1860) was born in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bucksport, Hancock, Maine, 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 Jonathan 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 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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