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Capt Jacob Westfall

Birth : 10 Oct 1755 Hardy County, West Virginia, USA
Death : 5 Mar 1835 Parkersburg, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
Burial : Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate : 44.6490800, -63.6262500
Description : Jacob was born to Jacob Westfall and Judith Hornbeck on their 400 acre farm along the South Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River. He moved to present Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia in 1772. In 1774, he helped his father build the Westfall Fort and became active in the Virginia militia. He was wedded to Mary King in March of 1777, by Baptist minister Redding. They had:
1) Cornelius on 7 Mar 1778
2) Reuben in 1779

On June 20, 1781, Jacob left for Morgantown and enlisted on the 29th as a Lieutenant for six months in Colonel Zachariah Morgan's... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Capt Jacob Westfall's memorial?

    Capt Jacob Westfall's memorial is located at: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax County, Canada.

  • When did Capt Jacob Westfall death?

    Capt Jacob Westfall death on 5 Mar 1835 in Parkersburg, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Capt Jacob Westfall's memorial?

    Latitude: 44.6490800
    Longitude: -63.6262500

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Mary King Westfall

(1761 - 1841)

Siblings

Children

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Capt Reuben Westfall

(1779 - 1850)

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Elizabeth Westfall Swank

(1784 - 1851)

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John Westfall

(1788 - 1865)

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Anna Westfall Anderson

(1790 - 1861)

Flowers:

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I wish I had know you. May you rest in peace. From your GGGGGGDaughter

Left by Anonymous on 11 Jul 2008

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from a very distant relative

Left by Anonymous on 18 Apr 2010

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My 5th Great Grandfather.

Left by Anonymous on 29 Nov 2012

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Left by Anonymous on 07 Sep 2013

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Left by Anonymous on 24 Oct 2013

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RIP

Left by Anonymous on 29 Dec 2015

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My 5th Gr-Grandfather. I Have So Much Respect for the person(s) that did SO much research to preserve the history as Well!

Left by Anonymous on 27 Jul 2018

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Rest In Peace

Left by Anonymous on 10 Dec 2018

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I have moved very close to this cemetery and will be taking my sons there on July 4th to visit their 7th Great Grandfather and honor his heroism in helping to found our great nation

Left by Anonymous on 02 Jul 2020

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My 6th great grandfather. Thank you for your service molding our nation.

Left by Anonymous on 15 Oct 2020

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6490800, -63.6262500

2. Fairview Lawn Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6599700, -63.6223300

3. Shaar Shalom Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6594000, -63.6197900

4. Baron De Hirsch Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6598900, -63.6201300

5. St. John's Cemetery and Columbarium
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6621900, -63.6254600

6. Deadman's Island Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6349860, -63.6100250

7. Royal Navy Burying Ground
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6613310, -63.5915740

8. Camp Hill Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6430550, -63.5856895

9. Saint Georges Anglican Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6559100, -63.5855600

10. Saint George's Round Church
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6534480, -63.5828180

11. Cathedral Church of All Saints Columbarium
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6400750, -63.5805580

12. Jollimore Cemetery
Jollimore, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6242500, -63.5926389

13. Tufts Cove Cemetery
Dartmouth, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6785600, -63.5960900

14. Holy Cross Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6389100, -63.5769100

15. Saint Paul's Church Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6474540, -63.5745810

16. Fort Massey Cemetery
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6397200, -63.5747300

17. Old Burying Ground
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6435300, -63.5726800

18. St. Paul's Cemetery
Dartmouth, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6667800, -63.5737200

19. Mount Hermon Lawn Cemetery
Dartmouth, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6727715, -63.5750046

20. Dartmouth Public Cemetery
Dartmouth, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6698000, -63.5698800

21. Christ Church Cemetery
Dartmouth, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6690900, -63.5681800

22. Halifax Memorial
Halifax, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6191063, -63.5655212

23. St. Phillips Anglican Cemetery
Purcells Cove, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6067327, -63.5645560

24. Woodlawn Cemetery
Dartmouth, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6796000, -63.5264200