Jan Heinrich de Olde (Verhindert) Von Sellen 1583–1628
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Jan Sellen 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Jan Sellen 1583–1628
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Jan Heinrich de Olde (Verhindert) Von Sellen began in 1583 in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Jan Heinrich de Olde (Verhindert) Von Sellen married maria margretha tepperik tepperich sellen, and had children including jan oosewolt sellen. Jan Heinrich de Olde (Verhindert) Von Sellen passed away in 1628 in Celle, Celler Landkreis, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jan Sellen
This ancestor line traces from Asten-Nord, Brabent, Netherlands (1505) to Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (1583) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jan Sellen (1583–1628) was born in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and died in Celle, Celler Landkreis, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Jan 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.
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- 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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Jan Sellen's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record