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Jacob Heimbach 1637–1671

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Heimbach in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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

Born 6 Sep 1637 · Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Died 8 Aug 1671 · Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Father Georg Heimbach
Mother Elizabeth Niess
Siblings Catharina Heinbach, Clara Heimbach, Herman Heimbach, Johan Heimbach, Philipp Heimbach

Researchers connected through Jacob Heimbach 1637–1671

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jacob Heimbach was born in 1637 in Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, the child of georg heimbach and elizabeth niess. Jacob Heimbach passed away in 1671 in Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Jacob Heimbach in Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Birth
1671
Death of Jacob Heimbach in Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Heimbach

This ancestor line traces from Flörsheim, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany (1500) to Siegen, Siegen Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (1637) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Heimbach (1637–1671) was born in Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and died in Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. 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 Jacob 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 7 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.

Jacob Heimbach's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jacob Heimbach PTP
1637–1671
Siegen, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacob Heimbach's Descendants

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Jacob Heimbach PTP 1637–1671