John Jacobs was an agricultural labourer (i.e. farm worker) all his life.
The couple had four children:
Henry Jacobs christened in Figheldean 23rd July 1822, although census returns say he was born in Tidworth. He too was a farm labourer, and lived in Figheldean all his life. He married Hannah Dudman in 1858, and died in january 1898.
Sarah Jacobs, baptised in Figheldean 5th October 1823
Thomas Jacobs, baptised in Figheldean 18 June 1826. Our great grandfather.
Jane Jacobs, baptised 7 August 1831 in Figheldean. She married Jacob Sheppard in September 1849, and is the great grandmother of (third) cousin Lila
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