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Lydia Jacobs 1838–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 January 1838

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 6 June 1918

Death Location: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Wesley Jacobs

Mother: Sarah Otto

Spouse(s): James Watts

Children(s): Charles Watts, William Watts, Mary Watts, George Watts, Ella Watts

The story of Lydia Jacobs began in 1838 in Pennsylvania. In 1880, Lydia Jacobs resided in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Lydia Jacobs resided in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. Lydia Jacobs married James Watts, and had children including Charles A Watts, Ella Watts, George Thomas Watts, Mary Elvira Watts, William James Watts. Lydia Jacobs passed away in 1918 in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lydia Jacobs began in 1838 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, Lydia Jacobs resided in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Lydia Jacobs resided in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA.
  • Lydia Jacobs married James Watts, and had children including Charles A Watts, Ella Watts, George Thomas Watts, Mary Elvira Watts, William James Watts.
  • Lydia Jacobs passed away in 1918 in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lydia Jacobs's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Jacobs
1838–1918
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Wesley Jacobs
1819–1901
Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America
Sarah Otto
1817–1866
Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Jacobs
1773–1863
, , Maryland, USA
Mary Jacobs
1785–1862
, , Virginia, USA
Jacob Otto
1784–1859
Maryland, United States of America
Catherine
1784–1850
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John Jacobs
1720–1814
Mary
1766–
Jacob Otto
1762–1844
Dorothy Blackburn
1765–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Jacobs's Descendants

1.
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Lydia Jacobs (13 January 1838–6 June 1918) m. James Watts (1836–1868)
  1. 1. Charles (A.) Watts 1875–1931 m. Laura (J.) Mclamrah 1876–1957
  2. 2. William (James) Watts 1859–1939 m. Hannah Harkness 1863–1929
    1. 1. Florence (Edna) Fahrion 1896–1983 m. Wm (E) Fahrion 1893–
  3. 3. Mary (Elvira) Watts 1863–1934
  4. 4. George (Thomas) Watts 1871–1928 m. Alice Watts 1867–1943
    1. 1. Orville (Leo) Watts 1896–1973 m. Ada (M) Gamble 1894–1969
  5. 5. Ella Watts 1867–1868

Lydia Jacobs's Timeline

5 Records

1838
13 January 1838
Birth of Lydia Jacobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 42
Lydia Jacobs resided here in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Lydia Jacobs resided here in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
Lydia Jacobs resided here in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1918
6 June 1918
Age 80
Death of Lydia Jacobs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 January 1838
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 216; Family History Film: 1254216; Page: 309A; Enumeration District: 055
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 310; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240310
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T624_294; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374307
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 216; Family History Film: 1254216; Page: 309A; Enumeration District: 055

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 310; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240310

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T624_294; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374307

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 June 1918
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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