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Christopher Kern 1758–1846

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Kern 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

Born 19 Jul 1758 · German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Died 15 Mar 1846 · Woodstock, , Ontario, Canada
Father Johann Christopher Kern Sr
Mother Maria Catharina Schwechheimer
Siblings Anna Kern, Catherine Kern, David Kern Sr, Elizabeth Kern, Frederick Kern, Jacob Kern, Johannes John Kern, Leonhard Kern, Philip Kern, Samuel Kern, William Kern
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

The story of Christopher Kern began in 1758 in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America. Christopher Kern passed away in 1846 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1758
Birth of Christopher Kern in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Birth
1846
Death of Christopher Kern in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Kern

This ancestor line traces from Aesch bei Birmensdorf, Dietikon, Zürich, Switzerland (1465) to German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America (1758) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Christopher Kern (1758–1846) was born in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America and died in Woodstock, , Ontario, Canada. 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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Johann Christopher Kern Sr
Father
Maria Catharina Schwechheimer
Mother

Christopher Kern's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Christopher Kern PTP
1758–1846
German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Christopher Kern's Descendants

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Christopher Kern PTP 1758–1846