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Heinrich "Henry" Boyer 1716–1757

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Heinrich Boyer 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1716 · Ebstein, Palatinate, Germany
Died 02 Jun 1757 · Scalped by Indians on family farm. Towamensing, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Heinrich Johann Andreas Beyer
Spouse Mary Elizabeth Zerbe
Children Mary Martha Molly Boyer

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Biography

In 1716, Heinrich "Henry" Boyer entered the world in Ebstein, Palatinate, Germany, born to heinrich johann andreas beyer. Heinrich "Henry" Boyer married mary elizabeth zerbe, and had children including mary martha molly boyer. Heinrich "Henry" Boyer passed away in 1757 in Scalped by Indians on family farm. Towamensing, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Heinrich "Henry" Boyer in Ebstein, Palatinate, Germany
Birth
1757
Death of Heinrich "Henry" Boyer in Scalped by Indians on family farm. Towamensing, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Heinrich Boyer

This ancestor line traces from Gommersheim, Sudliche Weinstrasse, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1681) to Ebstein, Palatinate, Germany (1716) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Heinrich Boyer (1716–1757) was born in Ebstein, Palatinate, Germany and died in Scalped by Indians on family farm. Towamensing, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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Heinrich Boyer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Heinrich "Henry" Boyer PTP
1716–1757
Ebstein, Palatinate, Germany
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Heinrich Boyer's Descendants

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Heinrich "Henry" Boyer PTP 1716–1757