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Jacob Kern 1768–1845

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Kern in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1768 · German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Died 11 Feb 1845 · German Valley, Morris, NJ
Father Johann Christopher Kern
Mother Katherine Swackhammer
Siblings Anna Mary Kern Karn, Catherine Kern, Christopher Karn Jr, Christopher Kern, David Kern Sr, Elizabeth Kern, Ernhart M Kern, Frederick Kern, Hannes Kern, John Hannes Kern, Leonard M Kern, Margaret Ann Naughright, Philip Karn, Samuel Kern, William Kern
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Kern began in 1768 in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, USA. Jacob Kern passed away in 1845 in German Valley, Morris, NJ.

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Life Timeline

1768
Birth of Jacob Kern in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1845
Death of Jacob Kern in German Valley, Morris, NJ
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Kern

This ancestor line traces from Aesch bei Birmensdorf, Dietikon, Zürich, Switzerland (1465) to German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America (1768) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Kern (1768–1845) was born in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, USA and died in German Valley, Morris, NJ. 3 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, 3 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 9 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.

Related Records

Johann Christopher Kern
Father
Katherine Swackhammer
Mother

Jacob Kern's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jacob Kern PTP
1768–1845
German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, USA
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Jacob Kern's Descendants

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Jacob Kern PTP 1768–1845