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Hans Jacob Schäffer 1611–1693

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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.

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Hans Schäffer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 08 Sep 1611 · Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany
Died 7 May 1693 · Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany
Father Laurentz Jacob Schwieffer
Mother Anna Maria Bender Sofferich
Children Elisabetha Schafer

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1611, Hans Jacob Schäffer entered the world in Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany, born to laurentz jacob schwieffer and anna maria bender sofferich. Hans Jacob Schäffer had children including elisabetha schafer. Hans Jacob Schäffer passed away in 1693 in Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1611
Birth of Hans Jacob Schäffer in Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany
Birth
1693
Death of Hans Jacob Schäffer in Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hans Schäffer

This ancestor line traces from Hesse, Germany (1550) to Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany (1611) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hans Schäffer (1611–1693) was born in Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany and died in Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany. 7 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 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 3 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 Schäffer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Hans Jacob Schäffer PTP
1611–1693
Oberkalbach, Fulda, Hessen, Germany
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Hans Schäffer's Descendants

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Hans Jacob Schäffer PTP 1611–1693