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Sarah Jacob 1657–1694

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 Sarah 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 29 Sep 1657 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 15 Mar 1694 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Father Capt John Jacob
Mother Margery Eames (1630–1659)
Siblings Benjamin Jacob, Elizabeth Jacobs, John Jacob, John Jacob Jr, Mary Bisbee, Mary Jacob, Sarah Jacob

Researchers connected through Sarah Jacob 1657–1694

and 4 more tree owners connected with Sarah Jacob 1657–1694

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Jacob was born in 1657 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, the child of capt john jacob and margery eames. Sarah Jacob passed away in 1694 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Sarah Jacob in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1694
Death of Sarah Jacob in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Jacob

This ancestor line traces from Fordington, St. George, Dorset, England (1595) to HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS (1657) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Jacob (1657–1694) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 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 Sarah 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.

Sarah Jacob's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Jacob PTP
1657–1694
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Margery Eames PTP
1630–1659
Fordington, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Jacob's Descendants

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SJ
Sarah Jacob PTP 1657–1694