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Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly 1696–1752

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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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jakob Shelly in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jul 1696 · Rathendorf, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Died 18 May 1752 · Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Hans Abraham Zschile
Mother Christina Brachman
Spouse Mary Maria Kneisely
Children Michael Shelly

Researchers connected through Jakob Shelly 1696–1752

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Biography

The story of Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly began in 1696 in Rathendorf, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly married mary maria kneisely, and had children including michael shelly. Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly passed away in 1752 in Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly in Rathendorf, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Birth
1752
Death of Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly in Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jakob Shelly

This ancestor line traces from Leutersbach, Zwickau, Saxony, Germany (1508) to Rathendorf, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany (1696) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jakob Shelly (1696–1752) was born in Rathendorf, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany and died in Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Jakob Shelly's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly PTP
1696–1752
Rathendorf, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
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Jakob Shelly's Descendants

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Jakob E (Zschille) Shelly PTP 1696–1752