Who was Friederich Gelwicks?

Friederich Gelwicks (1712–1783) was born in Falkenstein, Cham, Bayern, Germany and died in Hanover, Pennsylvania. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Friederich Heinrich Gelwicks 1712–1783

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Feb 1712 · Falkenstein, Cham, Bayern, Germany

Died 8 Apr 1783 · Hanover, Pennsylvania

Father Frederick Heinrich Gelwicks

Mother Leah Hesse

Siblings Friederich Heinrich Gelwicks Jr

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Immediate Family

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Frederick Heinrich Gelwicks

Leah Hesse

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Children

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Biography

The story of Friederich Heinrich Gelwicks began in 1712 in Falkenstein, Cham, Bayern, Germany. Friederich Heinrich Gelwicks passed away in 1783 in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

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Birth of Friederich Heinrich Gelwicks in Falkenstein, Cham, Bayern, Germany

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1783

Death of Friederich Heinrich Gelwicks in Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Friederich Gelwicks

This ancestor line traces from Germany (1690) to Falkenstein, Cham, Bayern, Germany (1712) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Friederich Gelwicks (1712–1783) was born in Falkenstein, Cham, Bayern, Germany and died in Hanover, Pennsylvania. 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 Friederich 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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