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Jacob Pfau 1640–1719

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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
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Pfau in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 SEP 1640 · Schömberg, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Died 3 SEP 1719 · Romishorn, 24 Höfe, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Father Michael Pfau
Mother Maria Frick
Spouse Anna Maria Graf
Children Jacob Pfau Jr

Researchers connected through Jacob Pfau 1640–1719

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Immediate Family

Biography

Jacob Pfau was born in 1640 in Schömberg, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, the child of michael pfau and maria frick. Jacob Pfau married anna maria graf, and had children including jacob pfau jr. Jacob Pfau passed away in 1719 in Romishorn, 24 Höfe, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland.

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Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Jacob Pfau in Schömberg, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Birth
1719
Death of Jacob Pfau in Romishorn, 24 Höfe, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Pfau

This ancestor line traces from Sielmingen, Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (1530) to Schömberg, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland (1640) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Pfau (1640–1719) was born in Schömberg, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland and died in Romishorn, 24 Höfe, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland. 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 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 4 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 Pfau's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Pfau PTP
1640–1719
Schömberg, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacob Pfau's Descendants

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Jacob Pfau PTP 1640–1719