Records of Jacob Shibley on Ancestry

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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Jacob Shibley and the Shibley Genealogy

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Miscellaneous Shibley Databases

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Some Famous People called Jacob Shibley

Jacob Shibley

Jacob Shibley (October 31, 1778 – November 11, 1869) was a gentleman farmer and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Frontenac in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1834 to 1836 as a Reformer.

He was born in the Thirteen Colonies, the son of John Shibley, a loyalist who served with Jessup's Loyal Rangers. Shibley settled in Portland Township. Shibley married Catherine Daly. He served in the militia during the War of 1812 and was a justice of the peace for the Midland District. He also advocated for free universal healthcare.

His nephew Schuyler Shibley was a member of the House of Commons of Canada.

Source: Jacob Shibley, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia