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Jacob Lightfoot 1706–1781 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1706

Birth Location: Ballykieran, Westmeath, Ireland

Death Date: 28 Sep 1781

Death Location: Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Berks, PA

Father: Thomas IMMIGRANT

Mother: Sarah Wyley

Spouse(s): Mary Bonsall

Children(s): Anna Lightfoot, Joseph Lightfoot, Sarah Lightfoot, Thomas Lightfoot, Grace Lightfoot, Samuel Lightfoot

In 1706, Jacob Lightfoot entered the world in Ballykieran, Westmeath, Ireland, born to Thomas Quaker Minister Lightfoot Ii English Immigrant And Sarah Widow Wyley. Jacob Lightfoot married Mary Bonsall, and had children including Anna Elizabeth Lightfoot, Grace Lightfoot, Joseph Lightfoot, Samuel Lightfoot, Sarah Lightfoot, Thomas Lightfoot. Jacob Lightfoot passed away in 1781 in Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Berks, PA.

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Biography

  • In 1706, Jacob Lightfoot entered the world in Ballykieran, Westmeath, Ireland, born to Thomas Quaker Minister Lightfoot Ii English Immigrant And Sarah Widow Wyley.
  • Jacob Lightfoot married Mary Bonsall, and had children including Anna Elizabeth Lightfoot, Grace Lightfoot, Joseph Lightfoot, Samuel Lightfoot, Sarah Lightfoot, Thomas Lightfoot.
  • Jacob Lightfoot passed away in 1781 in Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Berks, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas IMMIGRANT
1645–1725
Birth Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
TI
Sarah Wyley
1661–1706
Birth Location: Wesmeath, Ireland
SW

Spouses(s)

Mary Bonsall
1707–1777
Birth Location: Maiden Creek, Berks, PA, USA
MB

Children(s)

Anna Lightfoot
1745–1795
Birth Location: Maiden Creek, Berks Co., PA
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Joseph Lightfoot
1736–1784
Birth Location: Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sarah Lightfoot
1738–1775
Birth Location: New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
SL
Thomas Lightfoot
1742–1821
Birth Location: Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
TL
Grace Lightfoot
1748–1784
Birth Location: Maidencreek, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
GL
Samuel Lightfoot
1760–1763
Birth Location: –
SL

Jacob Lightfoot's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Lightfoot
1706–1781
Birth Place: Ballykieran, Westmeath, Ireland
Parents
Thomas (Quaker Minister) Lightfoot II - English IMMIGRANT
1645–1725
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Sarah ((widow)) Wyley
1661–1706
Wesmeath, Ireland
Grandparents
Thomas (Lightfoot) I
1609–1648
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Ladye (Elizabeth Anna Anne Mary) Aucocke
1608–1645
St Botolph, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Robert Wylie
1625–1674
ireland
Grisile Mcallister
1635–1674
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lightfoot
1588–1643
Margaret Perriman
1588–1643
Richard Aucoke
1588–1638
Anne Mason
1595–1639
Henry Wiley
1606–1690
Jane
1610–1634
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Lightfoot
1560–1615
Jane Jones
1570–1649
William Perryman
1553–1650
Elizabeth Vngland
1555–1648
John Aucocke
1567–1594
Agnes Wilsonne
1568–1610
Richard Mason
1564–1639
Joan Allchinn
1571–1641
Sarah Abraham
1580–

Jacob Lightfoot's Descendants

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Jacob Lightfoot (16 Oct 1706–28 Sep 1781) m. Mary Bonsall (21 December 1707–1777-08-10)
  1. 1. Anna (Elizabeth) Lightfoot 1745–1795 m. Casper Durst 1732–1800
    1. 1. Henry Durst 1769–1840 m. Anna (Barbara) Garlitz 1768–1860
      1. 1. Christian Durst 1792–1870 m. Hannah Wiland 1790–1888
        1. 1. Basil Durst 1837–1904 m. Emily Butler 1868–1942 m. Sophia Foust 1839–1893
        2. 2. John (C.) Durst 1820–1910
        3. 3. Samuel Durst 1822–1905
        4. 4. Rosetta Durst 1828–1896 m. Carlisle ("Cale") Hoover 1819–1885
        5. 5. Elijah Durst 1828–1881 m. Mary (Ann) Hare 1837–1879 m. Mary (Ann) Hare 1837–1879
        6. 6. Barbara Durst 1831–1890
        7. 7. Mary Durst 1835–1911
        8. 8. Rebecca Durst 1827–1872 m. Isaac Lerue 1818–
        9. 9. Lydia Durst 1817–1900
      2. 2. Margaret Durst 1791–1880 m. William Wiland 1770–1854
        1. 1. Hannah Wiland 1790–1888 m. Christian Durst 1792–1870
        2. 2. Phoebe Wiland 1811–1879
        3. 3. Mariah (Ellen WYLAND *) Thomas 1834–1908
        4. 4. Charlotte (Wiland) (Knox) 1815–1865
        5. 5. Matilda (Wiland) Uphold 1815–1900
        6. 6. Martha (Ann Wiland) Uphold 1819–1900
        7. 7. Jeremiah ("Jerry") Wiland 1820–1905
        8. 8. Dr. (Joel) Wiland 1825–1892
        9. 9. Louisianna ("Lucy" WILAND) Durst 1828–1920
        10. 10. Margaret (Wiland Custer) Kessler 1832–1916
        11. 11. Nancy (Anna WILAND) Mimna 1812–1903
        12. 12. Cyrus Wiland 1847–1924
        13. 13. Charlotte Wiland 1822–1880
      3. 3. Adam Durst 1800–
      4. 4. Solomon Durst 1805–
      5. 5. Sarah ("Sally") Durst 1807–1883 m. Peter Bittinger 1800–1857
        1. 1. Emanuel Bittinger 1838–1908 m. Elamina Shep 1846–1898 m. Elmina Shepp 1845–1898 m. Eliza (Bell "Lizey") Hare 1863–1942 m. Roseanah (Rose) Seibert 1837–1870 m. Eliza (Bell) Hare 1863–1942 m. Roseanah (Rose) Seibert 1837–1870 m. Sarah (Jane) Broadwater 1841–1928
        2. 2. Solomon (P) Bittinger 1827–1895
        3. 3. Peter Bittinger 1835–1909
        4. 4. Elizabeth Bittinger 1833–1916
        5. 5. William Bittinger 1831–
        6. 6. Mary Bittinger 1824–1884
        7. 7. Elijah (P) Bittinger 1830–1911
        8. 8. George Bittinger 1830–1897
        9. 9. Margaret (Peggy) Bittinger 1843–1901
      6. 6. Barbara Durst 1808–1900
      7. 7. Mary (Ann) Durst 1816–1900
      8. 8. Daughter Durst 1790–1790
      9. 9. Daniel Durst 1812–1874
      10. 10. Elizabeth Durst 1812–1890 m. Joseph ("Joe" Sommerset) Bittinger 1807–1870
        1. 1. George (Anderson) Bittinger 1837–1905 m. Louisa Spiker 1844–1916
        2. 2. Elizabeth Bittinger 1846–1877
        3. 3. Levi (Martin) Bittinger 1843–1914
        4. 4. William ("Bill") Bittinger 1831–1903
        5. 5. Jacob Bittinger 1840–1929
        6. 6. Susan (Susanna) Bittinger 1852–1939
        7. 7. Mary (Polly) Bittinger 1828–1889
        8. 8. Lydia Bittinger 1834–1905
        9. 9. Lucy Bittinger 1834–
        10. 10. Barbara Bittinger 1855–1923
        11. 11. Valentine Bittinger 1833–
        12. 12. Elizabeth Bittinger 1841–1925
        13. 13. Rachel Bittinger 1846–1927
      11. 11. Casper Durst 1796–1865
      12. 12. Elizabeth Durst 1812–1891
      13. 13. Henry ("Bridge Henry") Durst 1802–
      14. 14. Solomon Durst 1805–
      15. 15. Barbara Durst 1808–
      16. 16. MaryAnn Durst 1816–1900
    2. 2. Casper (Durst) II 1796–1865 m. Catharine Bittinger 1821–1858 m. Matilda Durst 1831–1879
      1. 1. Hannah Durst 1832–1893 m. Amos Butler 1835–1898 m. John (W) Hare 1830–1903
        1. 1. Emily Butler 1868–1942 m. Basil Durst 1837–1904 m. William (H) Knox 1849–1926
        2. 2. JOHN (AMOS) BUTLER 1877–1959
        3. 3. Sallie Butler 1870–1891
        4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Butler 1881–1951
        5. 5. Charles Butler 1856–1944
        6. 6. Ellen Butler 1874–1957
        7. 7. Mary (Catherine) Butler 1857–1929
        8. 8. Sampson Butler 1860–1923
        9. 9. Mollie Butler 1858–
        10. 10. Charles Butler 1865–1944
      2. 2. Rebecca (May) Durst 1859– m. George (Frederick) Ault 1857–1919
        1. 1. Margaret (Victoria) Ault 1885–1980
        2. 2. Gertrude (Mae) Ault 1882–1923
        3. 3. Earle (Edwin Harbaugh) Ault 1890–1963
        4. 4. Francis (Heanan) Ault 1893–1961
        5. 5. Emma (Bertha) Ault 1888–1980
        6. 6. Elmer (Dewey) Ault 1898–1951
        7. 7. Rosa (Belle) Ault 1880–1951
        8. 8. Schrilla (Marie) Ault 1895–1982 m. Jesse (Clark) Glotfelty 1899–1956
      3. 3. Emily (Amelia) Durst 1859–1918 m. William (A) Sterner 1860–1929
        1. 1. Laura (Augusta) Sterner 1899–1986
        2. 2. Victor (Arthur) Sterner 1903–
        3. 3. Rebecca (Lulu) Sterner 1886–1949
        4. 4. Oliver (Russell) Sterner 1888–
      4. 4. Isabella Durst 1849–1928
      5. 5. Lucy (Ann) Durst 1824–1900
      6. 6. Henry (C) Durst 1826–1897
      7. 7. Daughter Durst 1825–1830
      8. 8. Catharine Durst 1827–1910
      9. 9. Casper Durst 1842–1921
      10. 10. Lydia Durst 1846–1930
      11. 11. Andrew (S) Durst 1846–
      12. 12. William DURST 1831–1907
      13. 13. Carrie (E) Durst 1869–1954
      14. 14. Samuel Durst 1865–1895
      15. 15. Missouri Durst 1872–1887
      16. 16. Margaret Durst 1876–1952
    3. 3. John (Lightfoot) Durst 1767–1840 m. EVA (MARGARET) GLOTFELTY 1769–1827 m. Knoyer 1745–
    4. 4. Jacob Durst 1774–1844 m. Anna (Barbara) Garlitz 1768–1860
    5. 5. Elizabeth Durst 1780–1863
    6. 6. Michael Durst 1800–1819
    7. 7. Lydia Durst 1804–1897
    8. 8. Michael DURST 1769–1840
    9. 9. Susanna Durst 1776–
    10. 10. Margaret Durst 1878–
    11. 11. Caspar (Wilhelm) Durst 1816–
  2. 2. Joseph Lightfoot 1736–1784
  3. 3. Sarah Lightfoot 1738–1775
  4. 4. Thomas Lightfoot 1742–1821
  5. 5. Grace Lightfoot 1748–1784
  6. 6. Samuel Lightfoot 1760–1763

Jacob Lightfoot's Timeline

8 Records

1706
16 Oct 1706
Birth of Jacob Lightfoot in Ballykieran, Westmeath, Ireland
Ballykieran, Westmeath, Ireland
1768
1768
Age 62
Jacob Lightfoot resided here in Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
1771
May 1771
Age 65
Jacob Lightfoot resided here in Berks, Pennsylvania
Berks, Pennsylvania
1780
1780
Age 74
Jacob Lightfoot resided here in Maidencreek, Berks, Pennsylvania
Maidencreek, Berks, Pennsylvania
1781
17 Mar 1781
Age 75
Death of Jacob Lightfoot in Maiden Creek, Berks Co., PA
Maiden Creek, Berks Co., PA
1781
28 Sep 1781
Age 75
Burial of Jacob Lightfoot in Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Berks, PA
Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Berks, PA
1789
1789
Age 83
Jacob Lightfoot resided here in Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
1800
1800
Age 94
Jacob Lightfoot resided here in Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1706
    Event Place: Ballykieran, Westmeath, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Genealogy of Berks; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR-PH 170
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1707; Birth city: Maiden Creek; Birth state: PA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1706-1733
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1706-1733; Page Number: 340

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1716
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1716; Page Number: 340

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 316

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: May 1771
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Oyer and Terminer Court Papers, 1757-1787, Pennsylvania State Archives; County: Berks; Year: 1771

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Maidencreek, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 316

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 316

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 35; Page: 628; Image: 214; Family History Library Film: 363338

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Delaware, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; A Few Certificates and Marriages, 1684-1763; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR-PH-141

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Genealogy of the Smedley family descended from George and Sarah Smedley, settlers in Chester Co., Penna. : with brief notices o

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1781
    Event Place: Maiden Creek, Berks Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Genealogy of Berks; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR-PH 170
    [2] U.S., Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1707; Birth city: Maiden Creek; Birth state: PA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1781
    Event Place: Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground, Berks, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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