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Jakob Kelker 1770–1827

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jakob Kelker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 AUG 1770 · Lebanon area, Lebanon, PA USA
Died 4 SEP 1827 · Florida town, Escambia, FL USA
Father Anton Kelker
Mother Mary Magdalena Meister
Spouse Elizabeth Betsy Lewis
Children Frederick Possibly A Twin Kelker, John Kelker, Maria Kelker
Siblings Anthony Kelker, Elisabeth Kelker, Emma C Kelker, Frederick Kelker, Henry Kelker, Jacob Kelker, John Frederick Kelker, John Henry Kelker, John Kelker, Mary Kelker, Mary Magdalent Kelker, Rudolph Kelcker
Records
1800 United States Federal Census 1810 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1770, Jakob Kelker entered the world in Lebanon area, Lebanon, PA USA, born to anton kelker and mary magdalena meister. Jakob Kelker married elizabeth betsy lewis, and had children including frederick possibly a twin kelker, john kelker, maria kelker. Jakob Kelker passed away in 1827 in Florida town, Escambia, FL USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Census Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

  6. 6
    Tax Records Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Jakob Kelker in Lebanon, PA United States
Birth
1770
Birth of Jakob Kelker in Lebanon area, Lebanon, PA
Birth
1770
Birth of Jakob Kelker in Lebanon area, Lebanon, PA USA
Birth
1798
Jakob Kelker resided here in Lebanon, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
1800
Jakob Kelker resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Residence
1810
Jakob Kelker resided here in Ross, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1820
Jakob Kelker resided here in Harmony in Connoquenessing, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1827
Death of Jakob Kelker in Florida Town, Escambia, Florida, United States
Death
1827
Death of Jakob Kelker in Florida, Escambia Co, FL
Death
1827
Death of Jakob Kelker in Florida town, Escambia, FL USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jakob Kelker

This ancestor line traces from Thalwil, Zürich, Schweiz (1464) to Lebanon area, Lebanon, PA USA (1770) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jakob Kelker (1770–1827) was born in Lebanon area, Lebanon, PA USA and died in Florida town, Escambia, FL USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

Anton Kelker
Father
Mary Magdalena Meister
Mother

Jakob Kelker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jakob Kelker PTP
1770–1827
Lebanon area, Lebanon, PA USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Jakob Kelker's Descendants

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Jakob Kelker PTP 1770–1827