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Adam Essig 1788–1866

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Adam Essig in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1788 · , York, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 9 Jan 1866 · Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Father Simon H Essig
Mother Juliana Margaretha Schnarin Schneer
Spouse Catharine Essig
Children Catharine Sloat, Daniel Essig, Elias Essig, George Essig, Harriet Warstler, Jacob E Essig, John Essig, Julia Ann Snyder, Mary Barbara Lesher, Rachel Cassler, Saloma Essie Stoner, Solomon Essig
Siblings Catherine Essig, Elizabeth Essig, George Essig, John Essig, Julia Essig, Magdalena Polly Essig, Rebecca Essig, Samuel Essig, Sarah Essig, William H Essig

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Biography

In 1788, Adam Essig entered the world in, York, Pennsylvania, USA, born to simon h essig and juliana margaretha schnarin schneer. Adam Essig married catharine essig, and had children including catharine sloat, daniel essig, elias essig, george essig, harriet warstler, jacob e essig, john essig, julia ann snyder, mary barbara lesher, rachel cassler, saloma essie stoner, solomon essig. Adam Essig passed away in 1866 in Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1788
Birth of Adam Essig in, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1866
Death of Adam Essig in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Adam Essig

This ancestor line traces from Frome,Dorset,England (1570) to , York, Pennsylvania, USA (1788) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adam Essig (1788–1866) was born in , York, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Adam Essig's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Adam Essig PTP
1788–1866
, York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Adam Essig's Descendants

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Adam Essig PTP 1788–1866