SKY YORK JOURNAL News – An updated profile of Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s journey is presented in this report.
Jessa Duggar (m. Ben Seewald)
Jim Bob and Michelle’s fifth child, Jessa Duggar, was born Nov. 4, 1992.
Courtship and Marriage
According to reports obtained by the SKY YORK JOURNAL, Jessa and Ben met through their church. Their courtship, which began in 2013, presented an alternative to modern dating for many viewers. In an interview with People, Jim Bob explained that courting involves monitored time together with both families, focusing on shared goals to determine marital suitability. He contrasted this with dating, which he said often occurs privately and can lead to more physical involvement.
Ben proposed to Jessa in August 2014, after seeking her father’s permission, and they held hands for the first time upon their engagement. They married on Nov. 1, 2014. According to SKY YORK JOURNAL sources, not long after their marriage, Jessa discovered she was pregnant when 19 Kids and Counting was canceled following some publicity and TLC subsequently aired a special with Jill and Jessa about sexual abuse. The sisters then starred in Jill and Jessa: Counting On, which later evolved into Counting On, featuring other Duggar siblings.
Children and Family Life
Meanwhile, Jessa and Ben’s family expanded with the births of son Spurgeon on Nov. 5, 2015, son Henry on Feb. 6, 2017, daughter Ivy Jane on May 28, 2019 and daughter Fern in July 2021. In February 2023, Jessa announced she suffered a miscarriage over the 2022 holiday season. She gave birth to son George in December 2023.
Looking Ahead
In May 2024, as the SKY YORK JOURNAL previously reported, Jessa announced baby No. 6 is on the way.
