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Hans Scherer 1576–1612

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Hans Scherer 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Feb 1576 · Rhodt, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia
Died 04 Dec 1612 · Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Deutschland
Father Christman Scherer
Mother Catharina Hanse
Spouse Elsa Fischer
Children Anna Scherer, Barbara Scherer, Elisabetha Scherer, Heinrich Fridericus Scherer, Martha Scherer, Nicolaus Scherer, Samuel Scherer

Researchers connected through Hans Scherer 1576–1612

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Biography

The story of Hans Scherer began in 1576 in Rhodt, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia. Hans Scherer married elsa fischer, and had children including anna scherer, barbara scherer, elisabetha scherer, heinrich fridericus scherer, martha scherer, nicolaus scherer, samuel scherer. Hans Scherer passed away in 1612 in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Deutschland.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Württemberg, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

Life Timeline

1576
Birth of Hans Scherer in Rhodt, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia
Birth
1588
Hans Scherer was married in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Deutschland
Marriage
1612
Death of Hans Scherer in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Deutschland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hans Scherer

This ancestor line traces from Bayern, Germany (1550) to Rhodt, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia (1576) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hans Scherer (1576–1612) was born in Rhodt, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia and died in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Deutschland. 4 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, 4 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.
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Hans Scherer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hans Scherer PTP
1576–1612
Rhodt, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hans Scherer's Descendants

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Hans Scherer PTP 1576–1612