Jacob Weidler 1621–1679
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Weidler 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jacob Weidler 1621–1679
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Immediate Family
Biography
Jacob Weidler was born in 1621 in Ottenbach, Canton, Zurich, Switzerland, the child of fridi widler and anna schnewli weidler. Jacob Weidler married anna barbara hoffstetter weidler, and had children including elizabeth weidler. Jacob Weidler passed away in 1679 in Kirchardt, Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Weidler
This ancestor line traces from Albisreiden, Zurich, Suisse (1568) to Ottenbach, Canton, Zurich, Switzerland (1621) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacob Weidler (1621–1679) was born in Ottenbach, Canton, Zurich, Switzerland and died in Kirchardt, Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 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 (C) 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 2 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.
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Jacob Weidler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record