Who was Josiah Jacob?

Josiah Jacob (1642–1642) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Josiah Jacob 1642–1642

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 06 Nov 1642 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 Nov 1642 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Nicholas Jacob

Mother Mary Gilman

Siblings Deborah Loring Jacob Thomas, Elizabeth Jacob Thaxter Cushing, Hannah Jacob Gilman, John Jacob Capt, Joseph Jacob, Mary Jacob Otis, Sarah Jacob Cushing

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Immediate Family

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Nicholas Jacob

Mary Gilman

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Biography

The story of Josiah Jacob began in 1642 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Josiah Jacob passed away in 1642 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Josiah Jacob in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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: Josiah Jacob (1642–1642) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah 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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Josiah Jacob PTP

1642–1642

Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA