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Hans John Jenney 1678–1765

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hans Jenney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 16 Oct 1678 · Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland
Died 24 Mar 1765 · Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland
Father Jakob Jenny
Mother Barbara Jenny
Spouse Abigail Spooner
Children Johan Jakob Robbins Jenney, John Jenny Jenney, Mary Jenney

Researchers connected through Hans Jenney 1678–1765

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Biography

The story of Hans John Jenney began in 1678 in Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland. Hans John Jenney married abigail spooner, regula legler, and had children including johan jakob robbins jenney, john jenny jenney, mary jenney. Hans John Jenney passed away in 1765 in Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Hans John Jenney in Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland
Birth
1765
Death of Hans John Jenney in Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hans Jenney

This ancestor line traces from Sool (GL), Glarus, Suisse (1639) to Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Suisse (1678) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hans Jenney (1678–1765) was born in Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland and died in Schwanden (GL), 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 Hans 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.
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.

Hans Jenney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hans John Jenney PTP
1678–1765
Schwanden (GL), Glarus, Switzerland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hans Jenney's Descendants

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Hans John Jenney PTP 1678–1765