Who was David Legler?

David Legler (1636–1704) was born in Diesbach, Glarus, Switzerland and died in Betschwanden, Glarus, Switzerland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David Legler 1636–1704

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Jun 1636 · Diesbach, Glarus, Switzerland

Died 30 Jun 1704 · Betschwanden, Glarus, Switzerland

Spouse Susanna Voegeli

Children Anna Legler

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Anna Legler

Biography

In 1636, David Legler entered the world in Diesbach, Glarus, Switzerland. David Legler married susanna voegeli, and had children including anna legler. David Legler passed away in 1704 in Betschwanden, Glarus, Switzerland.

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Birth of David Legler in Diesbach, Glarus, Switzerland

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: David Legler (1636–1704) was born in Diesbach, Glarus, Switzerland and died in Betschwanden, Glarus, Switzerland. 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 David 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 1 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.
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David Legler PTP

1636–1704

Diesbach, Glarus, Switzerland