YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Captain John Jacobs 1629–1693 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 February 1629

Birth Location: Old Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 18 September 1693

Death Location: Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Nicholas Jacobs

Mother: Mary Gillman

Spouse(s): Mary Russell, Margery Eames, Anne Palmer, Mary Russell

Children(s): Peter Jacobs, Benjamin Jacobs, David Jacobs, John Jacobs, Mary Jacobs, Sarah Jacobs, Anne Jacob

Captain John Jacobs was born in 1629 in Old Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, the child of Nicholas Jacobs And Mary Gillman. Captain John Jacobs married Anne Palmer, Margery Eames, Mary Russell, and had children including Anne Jacob, Benjamin Jacobs, David Jacobs, John Jacobs, Mary Jacobs, Peter Jacobs, Sarah Jacobs. Captain John Jacobs passed away in 1693 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Captain Jacobs
CJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Captain John Jacobs was born in 1629 in Old Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, the child of Nicholas Jacobs And Mary Gillman.
  • Captain John Jacobs married Anne Palmer, Margery Eames, Mary Russell, and had children including Anne Jacob, Benjamin Jacobs, David Jacobs, John Jacobs, Mary Jacobs, Peter Jacobs, Sarah Jacobs.
  • Captain John Jacobs passed away in 1693 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Captain Jacobs's Ancestors

Self
Captain Jacobs
1629–1693
Birth Place: Old Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Nicholas Jacobs
1604–1657
Hanover, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Mary Gillman
1604–1681
Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Captain Jacobs's Descendants

1.
CJ
Captain (John) Jacobs (26 February 1629–18 September 1693) m. Mary Russell (1641–1691) m. Margery Eames (5 December 1630–7 April 1659) m. Anne Palmer (1620–) m. Mary Russell (1 April 1641–2 October 1691)
  1. 1. Peter Jacobs 1667–1753 m. Hannah Allyn 1673–1748
    1. 1. John (Nathaniel) Jacobs 1649–1749 m. Mary (Mercy) Whitman 1689–1774
      1. 1. Mary Jacobs 1715–1765
        1. 1. Benjamin Ganson 1755–1811 m. Susanna Cook 1755–1804
      2. 2. Nathaniel Jacobs 1721–1807
      3. 3. Benjamin Jacob 1719–1777
      4. 4. Elnathan Jacob 1731–1745
      5. 5. Hannah Jacob 1723–
      6. 6. John Jacob 1725–1820
      7. 7. Joseph Jacob 1717–1739
      8. 8. Mercy Jacob 1729–1810
      9. 9. Whitman Jacob 1727–1801
  2. 2. Benjamin Jacobs 1659–1659
  3. 3. David Jacobs 1664–1748
  4. 4. John Jacobs 1654–1693
  5. 5. Mary Jacobs 1656–1737
  6. 6. Sarah Jacobs 1657–1693
  7. 7. Anne Jacob 1647–1686

Captain Jacobs's Timeline

4 Records

1629
26 February 1629
Birth of Captain John Jacobs in Old Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Old Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
1645
24 June 1645
Age 16
Captain John Jacobs was married in Steeple Gidding, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Steeple Gidding, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
1653
20 October 1653
Age 24
Captain John Jacobs was married in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1693
18 September 1693
Age 64
Death of Captain John Jacobs in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 February 1629
    Event Place: Old Hingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 June 1645
    Event Place: Steeple Gidding, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 October 1653
    Event Place: Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 September 1693
    Event Place: Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE