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Jacob Ayers 1799–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Aug 1799

Birth Location: Brook Forge, PA

Death Date: Aug 29, 1873

Death Location: Ennisville, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jacob II

Mother: Elisabeth Ayers)

Spouse(s): Hannah Ayers), Isabelle Harkens, Mary Wilson

Children(s): James Ayers, Samuel Ayers, Jeremiah Ayers, Jacob IV, John Sr., Mary Ayers, Hannah Ayers, Wesley Ayers, Eliza Ayers, Rachel Ayers, Margaret Ayers, Susannah Ayers, Sarah Ayers, Clara Ayres, Frances Ayres, Eliza Ayers, Frances Ayers, John Ayers

The story of Jacob Ayers began in 1799 in Brook Forge, PA. In 1850, Jacob Ayers resided in Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob Ayers married Hannah Smith Irwin M Ayers, Isabelle Harkens, Mary A Montooth Wilson, and had children including Clara Ayres, Eliza Jane Ayers, Frances Ellen Ayres, Frances Fannie Ayers, Hannah S Annie Ayers, Jacob M Ayers Iv, James Irwin Ayers, Jeremiah L Ayers, John W Ayers, John W Ayers Sr, Margaret E Ayers, Mary E Ayers, Rachel T Ayers, Samuel R Ayers, Sarah Ayers, Susannah Ayers, Wesley C Ayers. Jacob Ayers passed away in 1873 in Ennisville, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Ayers began in 1799 in Brook Forge, PA.
  • In 1850, Jacob Ayers resided in Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Jacob Ayers married Hannah Smith Irwin M Ayers, Isabelle Harkens, Mary A Montooth Wilson, and had children including Clara Ayres, Eliza Jane Ayers, Frances Ellen Ayres, Frances Fannie Ayers, Hannah S Annie Ayers, Jacob M Ayers Iv, James Irwin Ayers, Jeremiah L Ayers, John W Ayers, John W Ayers Sr, Margaret E Ayers, Mary E Ayers, Rachel T Ayers, Samuel R Ayers, Sarah Ayers, Susannah Ayers, Wesley C Ayers.
  • Jacob Ayers passed away in 1873 in Ennisville, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob II
1755–1840
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
JI
Elisabeth Ayers)
1770–1827
Birth Location: West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
EA

Spouses(s)

Hannah Ayers)
1810–1894
Birth Location: Compassville, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
HA
Isabelle Harkens
1765–
Birth Location: –
IH
Mary Wilson
1800–
Birth Location: –
MW

Children(s)

James Ayers
1839–1922
Birth Location: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
JA
Samuel Ayers
1850–1921
Birth Location: Jackson, Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania
SA
Jeremiah Ayers
1841–1866
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JA
Jacob IV
1844–1916
Birth Location: York Co., Pennsylvania
JI
John Sr.
1829–1893
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
JS
Mary Ayers
1833–1903
Birth Location: Chester Co., Pennsylvania
MA
Hannah Ayers
1835–1910
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
HA
Wesley Ayers
1840–1884
Birth Location: York Co., Pennsylvania
WA
Eliza Ayers
1846–1886
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania, United States
EA
Rachel Ayers
1848–
Birth Location: York Co., Pennsylvania
RA
Margaret Ayers
1854–1855
Birth Location: York Co., Pennsylvania
MA
Susannah Ayers
1836–1903
Birth Location: Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
SA
Sarah Ayers
1830–1902
Birth Location: Chester Co., Pennsylvania
SA
Clara Ayres
1853–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CA
Frances Ayres
1846–1930
Birth Location: Hunt County, Pennsylvania
FA
Eliza Ayers
1846–1895
Birth Location: York County, Pennsylvania, USA
EA
Frances Ayers
1846–1930
Birth Location: Hunt County, Pennsylvania
FA
John Ayers
1829–1899
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JA

Jacob Ayers's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Ayers
1799–1873
Birth Place: Brook Forge, PA
Parents
Jacob David Ayres II
1755–1840
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Elisabeth (Wynne (m.) Ayers)
1770–1827
West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (C. Ayers) I
1730–1792
Pennsylvania, United States
Mary Parsons
1730–1792
Bucks, Pennsylvania
James (Wynne) I
1736–1817
Rebecca Steele
1746–1827
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan II
1704–1788
Anne Warner
1710–1786
James Steele
1726–1780
Martha White
1727–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan 7G-GF
1669–1721
Sarah +++
1669–1743
Isaac Warner
1659–1727
Anne Craven
1669–1788
Richard emigrant)
1690–1748
Anne Futhey
1696–1790
Alexander White
1694–1741
Jane
1698–1743

Jacob Ayers's Descendants

1.
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Jacob Ayers (19 Aug 1799–Aug 29, 1873) m. Hannah (Smith Irwin (m.) Ayers) (3 Jul 1810–21 Aug 1894) m. Isabelle Harkens (Abt. 1765–) m. Mary (A. Montooth) Wilson (1800–)
  1. 1. James (Irwin) Ayers 1839–1922 m. Mary (Anne Lightner (m.) Ayers) 1844–1932 m. Amanda (Mary) Lightner 1845–1938 m. Marie Devere 1845–
    1. 1. Daniel (Ebbo) Ayers 1874–1946 m. Lillian (Mae "Lillie" Garner (m.) Ayers) 1881–1936
      1. 1. Glen (Garner) Ayers 1903–1972 m. Lola (Emma Banzhaf (m.) Ayers) 1905–1982 m. Martha (Elva) Mumma 1904–1966
        1. 1. Frances (Joan Ayers (m. Merrill,) Bybee) 1939– m. Raymond (Ernest) Merrill 1934–1977
        2. 2. Eula (Mae Ayers (m.) Anderson) 1928–2008
        3. 3. Wyoma (Jean) Ayers 1930–2009
        4. 4. Martin (Edward) Ayers 1931–1970
        5. 5. Gaylord (Glen) Ayers 1933–2012
        6. 6. Helen (Marie Ayers (m.) Morris) 1937–2002
        7. 7. Glenn (Elaine) Ayers 1927–2007
        8. 8. Audrey (Ruth) Ayers 1926–2000
        9. 9. Shirley (M.) Ayers 1924–1948
        10. 10. Danny (Lee "Dan") Ayers 1935–2020
      2. 2. Merritt (Dale) Ayers 1906–1991
        1. 1. Warren (Douglas) Ayres 1932–1991
      3. 3. Wayne (Ralph) Ayers 1910–1999
    2. 2. Rozella (May) Ayers 1868–1895
    3. 3. Franklin (L) Ayres 1870–
    4. 4. Nettie (Anne) Ayers 1876–1965
    5. 5. Jacob (F) Ayers 1869–
  2. 2. Samuel (R.) Ayers 1850–1921
  3. 3. Jeremiah (L.) Ayers 1841–1866
  4. 4. Jacob (M. Ayers) IV 1844–1916
  5. 5. John (W Ayers) Sr. 1829–1893
  6. 6. Mary (E) Ayers 1833–1903
  7. 7. Hannah (S. "Annie") Ayers 1835–1910
  8. 8. Wesley (C) Ayers 1840–1884
  9. 9. Eliza (Jane) Ayers 1846–1886
  10. 10. Rachel (T) Ayers 1848–
  11. 11. Margaret (E) Ayers 1854–1855
  12. 12. Susannah Ayers 1836–1903
  13. 13. Sarah Ayers 1830–1902
  14. 14. Clara Ayres 1853–
  15. 15. Frances (Ellen) Ayres 1846–1930
  16. 16. Eliza (Jane) Ayers 1846–1895
  17. 17. Frances (Fannie) Ayers 1846–1930
  18. 18. John (W) Ayers 1829–1899

Jacob Ayers's Timeline

10 Records

1799
19 Aug 1799
Birth of Jacob Ayers in Brook Forge, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Brook Forge, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
1799
19 Aug 1799
Birth of Jacob Ayers in Brook Forge, PA
Brook Forge, PA
1850
1850
Age 51
Jacob Ayers resided here in Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Jacob Ayers resided here in Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Jacob Ayers resided here in Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1873
Abt 1873
Age 74
Jacob Ayers resided here in Jackson Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Jackson Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
1873
29 Aug 1873
Age 74
Death of Jacob Ayers in Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania
Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania
1873
Aug 29, 1873
Age 74
Death of Jacob Ayers in Tyrone, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Tyrone, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
1873
26 Jul 1873
Age 74
Jacob Ayers - Probate in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 91
Jacob Ayers resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1799
    Event Place: Brook Forge, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1799
    Event Place: Brook Forge, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jackson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1873
    Event Place: Jackson Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1787-1908 ; Index to Wills and Letters of Administration, 1787-1918; Author: Huntingdon County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1873
    Event Place: Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1787-1908 ; Index to Wills and Letters of Administration, 1787-1918; Author: Huntingdon County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 29, 1873
    Event Place: Tyrone, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ennisville, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1873
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1787-1908 ; Index to Wills and Letters of Administration, 1787-1918; Author: Huntingdon County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
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