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Mary Jacob 1656–1737

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 5 independent trees

Born 30 Mar 1656 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Apr 1737 · Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Captain John Jacob
Mother Mary Russell (1641–1691)
Siblings Abigail Jacob, David Jacob, Deacon Peter Jacob, Deborah Jacob, Elizabeth Jacob, Hannah Jacob, Jael Jacob, John Jacob, Lydia Jacob, Samuel Jacob, Sarah Jacob

Researchers connected through Mary Jacob 1656–1737

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Jacob was born in 1656 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of captain john jacob and mary russell. Mary Jacob passed away in 1737 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Mary Jacob in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1737
Death of Mary Jacob in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Jacob

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1630) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1656) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Jacob (1656–1737) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.

Mary Jacob's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Jacob PTP
1656–1737
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Russell PTP
1641–1691
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Jacob's Descendants

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MJ
Mary Jacob PTP 1656–1737