Jeremiah Robert Duggar (born December 30, 1998) is the eleventh child and sixth son of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar.
He is the brother of Joshua Duggar, Jana Wissmann, John-David Duggar, Jill Dillard, Jessa Seewald, Jinger Vuolo, Joseph Duggar, Josiah Duggar, Joy-Anna Forsyth, Jedidiah Duggar (twin brother), Jason Duggar, James Duggar, Justin Duggar, Jackson Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Jordyn-Grace Duggar, and Josie Duggar.
He is the husband of Hannah Duggar and the father of their daughters, Brynley and Brielle.
Early life[]
Jeremiah Robert Duggar was born on December 30, 1998, in Arkansas, to Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar. He was the couple's eleventh child, being born five minutes after his twin brother, Jedidiah, and they went on to have eight more children after them.
Along with his siblings, Jeremiah was homeschooled growing up. He and his siblings were raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferenced in Big Sandy, Texas. He took the test to get his GED in 2016, at seventeen years old, alongside his twin brother Jedidiah and older sister Joy-Anna. His family had a graduation party to celebrate this event.
Like most children, Jeremiah was assigned chores growing up, which the family called "jurisdictions". As of 2011, Jeremiah's jurisdiction was cleaning the boys' room. As of 2014, Jeremiah's jurisdiction was lawn care and being the handyman.
By 2001, Jeremiah's parents had implemented a buddy system, where each older child was paired with a younger child to take care of. Typical tasks for an older buddy included dressing, bathing, and feeding their younger buddies. It is unknown who Jeremiah's original older buddy was. By 2009, the family had switched from individual buddies to buddy teams, with each team being led by one of the oldest four daughters. Jeremiah was on a team with older sister Jessa and younger siblings Justin and Jordyn-Grace.
Jeremiah took piano lessons as a child, but it is unknown if these lessons were from the family's first piano teacher, Ruth Anita Anderson, or if his older siblings had taken over with the lessons by the time he was old enough to learn. Jeremiah also took violin lessons as a child.
In 2006, as featured on one of the TV specials, Jeremiah and his family moved into a new home in Springdale, Arkansas. The family made a point of doing much of the work on the house themselves, seeing it as a learning opportunity for their children. In this house, Jeremiah was given a dormitory-style room with his brothers.
In late 2009, after his sister Josie was born premature, Jeremiah moved with his family into the Cornish House in Little Rock, Arkansas, to be closer to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. Once Josie was healthy enough to leave the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Jeremiah and his family moved back home.
In 2010, Jeremiah was an extra in the film Courageous, which was released on September 20, 2011. Although, Jeremiah did not make it into the film's final cut.
Thanks to the reality show, Jeremiah was able to take a number of vacations as a child and teenager. Notable vacation locations include: Disneyland, New York City, Niagara Falls, Scotland, Ireland, London, Israel, China, and Japan.
Personal life[]
Courtship[]
On October 27, 2021, Jeremiah revealed that he was dating Hannah Wissmann. They began dating in December 2020. Their families had been friends for 15 years prior to them starting a courtship.
"Never been so happy. Never felt so blessed!! Getting to know each other has been one of the greatest joys of our lives! We are excited to start sharing our story with all of you and to see what God has in store for our future."
Engagement[]
On January 6, 2022, Jeremiah announced that he and Hannah Wissmann got engaged at Holy Family Shrine in Gretna, Nebraska. They got engaged some time between December 26, 2021 and January 2, 2022.
"She said YES!!!! Hannah, getting to know you for the past year has been so incredible! I can't even find the words to describe it. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I cannot wait to marry you. I love you!!"
Marriage[]
On March 26, 2022, Jeremiah married Hannah Marlys Wissmann at First Baptist Church in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The reception took place at Lilac Hill Wedding & Event Center in Louisville, Nebraska. The couple shared their first kiss at the altar. The wedding was officiated by Noel Cwenar. Jeremiah's best man was his twin brother Jedidiah. His groomsmen were his brothers Joseph, Jason, and James. The ring bearers were Hannah's nephew Everett and Jeremiah's nephew Gideon. Hannah's maid of honor was her sister Susanna. Her bridesmaids were her sisters Elizabeth, Alaythia, and Charissa. The flower girls were Hannah's niece Autumn and Jeremiah's niece Ivy. Jeremiah's brother Jason was a singer at the wedding. The usher was Hannah's brother Stephen. Hannah's brother Matthias was the guitarist. Hannah's sister-in-law Michelle was the violinist.
For their honeymoon, Jeremiah and Hannah went to Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas.
Fatherhood[]
On August 30, 2022, Jeremiah and Hannah announced that they were expecting their first child, due 2023. On October 10, 2022, they revealed that they were expecting a girl. On January 1, 2023, Jeremiah and Hannah announced that their daughter, Brynley Noelle, was born on December 25, 2022, in Arkansas. She weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces, and was 19 ½ inches long.
On November 18, 2023, Jeremiah and Hannah announced that they were expecting their second child. On February 25, 2024, they announced that they had welcomed their second daughter, Brielle Grace. They didn't reveal an exact date of birth, but she was most likely born in February 2024.
Career[]
Missionary work[]
Growing up, Jeremiah and his family went on a yearly mission trip to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras the week after Christmas.
Real estate[]
Jeremiah is a licensed real estate agent alongside his father Jim Bob, his mother Michelle, and his brother Joseph.
Jeremiah is an agent at Good Neighbor Realty in Springdale, Arkansas.
Pilot[]
On December 10, 2019, Jeremiah received his Private Pilot's license. On August 23, 2022, Jeremiah received his Commercial Pilot's license.
Jeremiah is a Commercial Pilot and a Certified Flight Instructor.
Church[]
Jeremiah was the Choir Director at his church, Lighthouse Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Wedding involvement[]
Jeremiah was a groomsman at his brother Josh's wedding to Anna Keller on September 26, 2008.
He was a groomsman at his parents Jim Bob and Michelle's vow renewal ceremony in 2009.
He was a singer and violinist at his family friend Priscilla Keller's wedding to David Waller on February 4, 2012.
He was an usher at his sister Jill's wedding to Derick Dillard on June 21, 2014.
He was an usher at his sister Jinger's wedding to Jeremy Vuolo on November 5, 2016.
He was a groomsman at his brother Joseph's wedding to Kendra Caldwell on September 8, 2017.
He was a groomsman at his brother Josiah's wedding to Lauren Swanson on June 30, 2018.
He was a groomsman at his family friend Lemuel Reber's wedding to Hannah Bunch on February 6, 2021.
He was the best man and singer at his twin brother Jedidiah's wedding to Katelyn Nakatsu on April 3, 2021.