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Peter (Pieter) Jacobs 1720–1792 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 Nov 1792

Death Location: New Hanover, North Carolina, United States

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Rachel Gaither

Children(s): Zeckariah Jacobs, Shadrach Jacobs, Hezekiah Jacobs, Samuel Jacobs, Solomon Jacobs, John Jacobs, Edith Jacobs, Jeremiah Jacobs, Susannah Jacobs, John Jacob, Joseph Jacobs, James Connell, Anne Gaither, Joseph Jacob, Joseph Jacob, Sarah Jacob, Eli Jacob, Rebecca Jacobs, Edward Jacobs, Ruth Jacob, Orlando FOSTER, John Jacob, Anne Jacob, Rachel Jacob, Anne Jacob, Rachel Jacob, Rachel Jacob, Edith Jacobs, Josiah Jacobs, Primus Jacobs, Peter Jacobs, William Jacobs

In 1720, Peter (Pieter) Jacobs entered the world in New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Jacobs And Mary Swanston. Peter (Pieter) Jacobs married Rachel Gaither, and had children including Anne Jacob, Anne Jacob Gaither, Beli Jacobs, Edith Eady Jacobs, Edward Gaither Jacobs, Eli Jacob, Hezekiah Jacobs, James Endleman Connell, Jeremiah Jacobs, John Jacob, John Jacobs, Joseph Jacob, Joseph Jacobs, Josiah Jacobs, Mary Polly Jacobs, Nancy Jacobs, Orlando Foster, Peter Jacobs, Primus Jacobs, Rachel Jacob, Rebecca Jacobs, Ruth Jacob, Samuel Jacobs, Sarah Jacob, Shadrach Jacobs, Solomon Jacobs, Sophia Jacobs, Susannah Jacobs, William Shadrick Jacobs, Zeckariah Jacobs. Peter (Pieter) Jacobs passed away in 1792 in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Peter (Pieter) Jacobs entered the world in New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Jacobs And Mary Swanston.
  • Peter (Pieter) Jacobs married Rachel Gaither, and had children including Anne Jacob, Anne Jacob Gaither, Beli Jacobs, Edith Eady Jacobs, Edward Gaither Jacobs, Eli Jacob, Hezekiah Jacobs, James Endleman Connell, Jeremiah Jacobs, John Jacob, John Jacobs, Joseph Jacob, Joseph Jacobs, Josiah Jacobs, Mary Polly Jacobs, Nancy Jacobs, Orlando Foster, Peter Jacobs, Primus Jacobs, Rachel Jacob, Rebecca Jacobs, Ruth Jacob, Samuel Jacobs, Sarah Jacob, Shadrach Jacobs, Solomon Jacobs, Sophia Jacobs, Susannah Jacobs, William Shadrick Jacobs, Zeckariah Jacobs.
  • Peter (Pieter) Jacobs passed away in 1792 in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Rachel Gaither
1718–
Birth Location: MD
RG

Children(s)

Zeckariah Jacobs
1753–1847
Birth Location: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
ZJ
Shadrach Jacobs
1762–1835
Birth Location: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
SJ
Hezekiah Jacobs
1760–1830
Birth Location: New Hanover Co., North Carolina, USA
HJ
Samuel Jacobs
1765–
Birth Location: Brunswick County North Carolina
SJ
Solomon Jacobs
1780–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
SJ
John Jacobs
1745–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JJ
Edith Jacobs
1752–1831
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
EJ
Jeremiah Jacobs
1740–1745
Birth Location: Bertie, NC
JJ
Susannah Jacobs
1746–1827
Birth Location: All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
SJ
John Jacob
1735–1797
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
JJ
Joseph Jacobs
1739–
Birth Location: –
JJ
James Connell
1730–1800
Birth Location: Kintore Free Church, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
JC
Anne Gaither
1740–
Birth Location: MD, USA
AG
Joseph Jacob
1750–1838
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
JJ
Joseph Jacob
1750–1838
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
JJ
Sarah Jacob
1735–1823
Birth Location: All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
SJ
Eli Jacob
1755–1858
Birth Location: –
EJ
Rebecca Jacobs
1758–1779
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
RJ
Edward Jacobs
1749–1848
Birth Location: Sugar Loaf, Frederick, Maryland, United States
EJ
Ruth Jacob
1763–1776
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
RJ
Orlando FOSTER
1818–1892
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
OF
John Jacob
1764–1805
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
JJ
Anne Jacob
1743–1783
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
AJ
Rachel Jacob
1740–1783
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
RJ
Anne Jacob
1744–
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
AJ
Rachel Jacob
1743–1783
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
RJ
Rachel Jacob
1747–1783
Birth Location: Leftout, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
RJ
Edith Jacobs
1752–
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
EJ
Josiah Jacobs
1755–1820
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JJ
Primus Jacobs
1760–1834
Birth Location: Sampson County, North Carolina
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Peter Jacobs
1758–1792
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
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William Jacobs
1760–1825
Birth Location: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
WJ

Peter Jacobs's Ancestors

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Peter Jacobs
1720–1792
Birth Place: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
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Peter Jacobs's Descendants

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Peter ((Pieter)) Jacobs (1720–20 Nov 1792) m. Rachel Gaither (1718–)
  1. 1. Zeckariah Jacobs 1753–1847 m. Zachariah Jacobs 1766–1861 m. Dorcas ("Sally") Summers 1762–1814
    1. 1. William Jacobs 1795–1888
      1. 1. William (Shadrick ( Shade )) Jacobs 1815–1883 m. Sara (Jane) Skipper 1854–
        1. 1. Oliver Jacobs 1862–
        2. 2. Gruley Jacobs 1878–
        3. 3. Charles (Wesley) Jacobs 1880–1961
      2. 2. Moran Jacobs 1850–
      3. 3. William Jacobs 1831–1898
      4. 4. Samuel Jacobs 1826–1886
      5. 5. Obediah Eady 1827–
      6. 6. Catherine Jacobs 1845–1938
        1. 1. Thomas (Alvin) McPherson 1875–1944 m. Effie (Jane) McPherson 1879–1948
        2. 2. Thomas (Aloye) McPherson 1875–1944
        3. 3. Thomas (Aloye) McPherson 1875–1944
      7. 7. Curtis (Ivy\Ivey) Jacobs 1833–1880 m. Dorothy (“Ruthy”) Grant 1820–1887
        1. 1. General (Harrison) Jacobs 1859–1937
      8. 8. Phelia Jacobs 1834–
      9. 9. Jeremiah Eady 1814–
      10. 10. Mary Jacobs 1871–
      11. 11. Andrew (James) Jacobs 1839–1897 m. Christian (J) Strickland 1849–1924
        1. 1. Sarah (F) Smith 1872–1944 m. Randolph Smith 1861–1930
        2. 2. Cathrine Jacobs 1869–1943
        3. 3. John (William) Jacobs 1872–1949 m. Hattie McQuage 1878–1941
        4. 4. Leverdia Jacobs 1878–
        5. 5. Leverdia Jacobs 1878–1944 m. Yancey Brigman 1884–
        6. 6. Leverdia Jacobs 1878–
        7. 7. Hellen (Jacobs) Jacobs 1876–1955
        8. 8. Leverdia Jacobs 1878–
        9. 9. Minnie (Jane) Jacobs 1880–1965
        10. 10. Helen (Jacobs) Jacobs 1876–1955
        11. 11. Helen Jacobs 1876–1955
        12. 12. Leverdia Jacobs 1878–1944 m. Yancey Brigman 1880–1969
        13. 13. Helen (Jacobs) Jacobs 1876–1955
        14. 14. John Jacobs 1875–
        15. 15. Venolia ("Nola" Elizabeth) Jacobs 1882–1945
        16. 16. Mckerry Jacobs 1867–
        17. 17. Rutilla Jacobs 1869–
        18. 18. Elizabeth Jacobs 1882–
        19. 19. Christian Jacobs 1889–1957
        20. 20. Kate Jacobs 1893–
        21. 21. Fannie (Hatcher) Jacobs 1888–1950
        22. 22. Lee Jacobs 1893–
        23. 23. Amanda Jacobs 1878–
        24. 24. Essie (May Jacobs) Mcpherson 1886–1963 m. F (H) McPherson 1884–
        25. 25. Leverdia Jacobs 1878–1944
        26. 26. Helen Jacobs 1876–1955
        27. 27. Minnie (Jane) Jacobs 1880–1965
        28. 28. Venola Jacobs 1882–1945
        29. 29. Helen Jacobs 1876–1955
        30. 30. Minia (Jane Jacobs) Harris 1880–1965
        31. 31. John (William) Jacobs 1872–1949
      12. 12. Felix Jacobs 1834–1886
        1. 1. Isaac (Newberry) Jacobs 1851–1947
        2. 2. Fannie Jacobs 1891–1928 m. William Jones 1874–1961
      13. 13. Meridith ((Miredy) D) Jacobs 1820–1900 m. Jane WILSON 1814–1911
        1. 1. William (P Jacobs (1850 Census lists him as) "Mulatto") 1848–1901
        2. 2. Wesley (David) Jacob 1859–1924 m. Sarah (Ida) Bell 1866–1901
      14. 14. Oliver Jacobs 1862–
      15. 15. Gruley Jacobs 1878–
      16. 16. Mary Jacobs 1871–
    2. 2. Mary Jacob 1784–
    3. 3. William Jacobs 1780–1850
    4. 4. Ann Jacobs 1784–1866
    5. 5. Amos Jacob 1780–
    6. 6. James Jacobs 1775–1860
    7. 7. Shaderick Skipper 1794–1860
    8. 8. Amy (Wheat) Jacobs 1783–1814
    9. 9. Amos Jacobs 1791–
    10. 10. Tabitha Jacobs 1782–1850
    11. 11. Cevel (\ Civel) Jacobs 1794–1860
    12. 12. Levi Jacobs 1786–
    13. 13. Hezekiah Jacobs 1795–
    14. 14. Samuel Jacobs 1798–1850
    15. 15. John (P) Jacobs 1805–
    16. 16. Levi Jacobs 1786–1850
    17. 17. Hezekiah Jacobs 1795–
    18. 18. Sivil (Civel Civil) Jacobs 1794–1860
    19. 19. Amos Jacobs 1791–
    20. 20. Samuel Jacobs 1798–1850
    21. 21. John (Calvin) Jacobs 1805–
  2. 2. Shadrach Jacobs 1762–1835
  3. 3. Hezekiah Jacobs 1760–1830
  4. 4. Samuel Jacobs 1765–
  5. 5. Solomon Jacobs 1780–
  6. 6. John Jacobs 1745–
  7. 7. Edith ("Eady") Jacobs 1752–1831
  8. 8. Jeremiah Jacobs 1740–1745
  9. 9. Susannah Jacobs 1746–1827
  10. 10. John Jacob 1735–1797
  11. 11. Joseph Jacobs 1739–
  12. 12. James (Endleman) Connell 1730–1800
  13. 13. Anne (Jacob) Gaither 1740–
  14. 14. Joseph Jacob 1750–1838
  15. 15. Joseph Jacob 1750–1838
  16. 16. Sarah Jacob 1735–1823
  17. 17. Eli Jacob 1755–1858
  18. 18. Rebecca Jacobs 1758–1779
  19. 19. Edward (Gaither) Jacobs 1749–1848
  20. 20. Ruth Jacob 1763–1776
  21. 21. Orlando FOSTER 1818–1892
  22. 22. John Jacob 1764–1805
  23. 23. Anne Jacob 1743–1783
  24. 24. Rachel Jacob 1740–1783
  25. 25. Anne Jacob 1744–
  26. 26. Rachel Jacob 1743–1783
  27. 27. Rachel Jacob 1747–1783
  28. 28. Edith ("Eady") Jacobs 1752–
  29. 29. Josiah Jacobs 1755–1820
  30. 30. Primus Jacobs 1760–1834
  31. 31. Peter Jacobs 1758–1792
  32. 32. William (Shadrick) Jacobs 1760–1825

Peter Jacobs's Timeline

9 Records

1712
1712
Birth of Peter (Pieter) Jacobs in MD
MD
1713
28 Jun 1713
Peter (Pieter) Jacobs was baptized in All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland
All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland
1720
1720
Birth of Peter (Pieter) Jacobs in New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
1777
07 May 1777
Age 57
Peter (Pieter) Jacobs was married in Jarrow,Durham,England
Jarrow,Durham,England
1781
10 Mar 1781
Age 61
Death of Peter (Pieter) Jacobs in Sugarland, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Sugarland, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
1790
1790
Age 70
Peter (Pieter) Jacobs resided here in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1792
1792
Age 72
Death of Peter (Pieter) Jacobs in New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
1792
1792
Age 72
Death of Peter (Pieter) Jacobs in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1792
20 Nov 1792
Age 72
Burial of Peter (Pieter) Jacobs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: MD
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 17.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SGK
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24057.006; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 7
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 774.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1713
    Event Place: All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 07 May 1777
    Event Place: Jarrow,Durham,England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: New Hanover, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 65; Image: 386; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1781
    Event Place: Sugarland, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Netherlands, Burial Index, AlleFriezen; Nederland; BS Burial

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1792
    Event Place: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1792
    Event Place: New Hanover, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1792
    Record Source: Netherlands, Burial Index, AlleFriezen; Nederland; BS Burial
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