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Joseph Jacob 1646–1708

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Jacob in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 1 May 1646 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Feb 1708 · Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Father Nicholas Jacob
Mother Mary Gilman
Siblings Deborah Loring Jacob Thomas, Elizabeth Jacob Thaxter Cushing, Hannah Jacob Gilman, John Jacob Capt, Josiah Jacob, Mary Jacob Otis, Sarah Jacob Cushing
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Researchers connected through Joseph Jacob 1646–1708

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Jacob was born in 1646 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of nicholas jacob and mary gilman. Joseph Jacob passed away in 1708 in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Joseph Jacob in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1708
Death of Joseph Jacob in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Jacob

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1604) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1646) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Jacob (1646–1708) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Nicholas Jacob
Father
Mary Gilman
Mother

Joseph Jacob's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Jacob PTP
1646–1708
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Jacob's Descendants

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Joseph Jacob PTP 1646–1708