Abraham Gafner 1560–1619
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham Gafner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1560, Abraham Gafner entered the world in Beatenberg, Bern, Switzerland, born to hans gaffner. Abraham Gafner married adelheid hofstetter, and had children including christian gafner, hans gaffner. Abraham Gafner passed away in 1619 in Beatenberg, Bern, Switzerland.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham Gafner
This ancestor line traces from Switzerland (1497) to Beatenberg, Bern, Switzerland (1560) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Abraham Gafner (1560–1619) was born in Beatenberg, Bern, Switzerland and died in Beatenberg, Bern, Switzerland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Abraham Gafner's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record