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Henry WIMER 1803–1883

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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: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry WIMER 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 MAY 1803 · Straight Creek, Pendelton Co, VA
Died 24 APR 1883 · Straight Fork, Lewis Co, WV
Spouse Elizabeth Zickafoose
Children Oscar Morgan Wimer

Researchers connected through Henry WIMER 1803–1883

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1803, Henry WIMER entered the world in Straight Creek, Pendelton Co, VA. Henry WIMER married elizabeth zickafoose, and had children including oscar morgan wimer. Henry WIMER passed away in 1883 in Straight Fork, Lewis Co, WV.

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Life Timeline

1803
Birth of Henry WIMER in Straight Creek, Pendelton Co, VA
Birth
1883
Death of Henry WIMER in Straight Fork, Lewis Co, WV
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry WIMER

This ancestor line traces from Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1730) to Straight Creek, Pendleton, Virginia, United States (1803) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry WIMER (1803–1883) was born in Straight Creek, Pendelton Co, VA and died in Straight Fork, Lewis Co, WV. 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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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.

Henry WIMER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry WIMER PTP
1803–1883
Straight Creek, Pendelton Co, VA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry WIMER's Descendants

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Henry WIMER PTP 1803–1883