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Johann Henrich Appel 1678–1755

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Johann Appel 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 31 Dec 1678 · Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
Died 22 Sep 1755 · Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
Father Johannes Appel
Mother Anna Weck (1659–1731)
Siblings Adriana Pieternella Appel, Anna Dorothea Appel, Anna Eva Appel, Elisabetha Appel, Jan Wilkes Appel, Josephus Appel, Margaretha Appel

Researchers connected through Johann Appel 1678–1755

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Johann Henrich Appel began in 1678 in Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany. Johann Henrich Appel passed away in 1755 in Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Johann Henrich Appel in Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
Birth
1755
Death of Johann Henrich Appel in Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Appel

This ancestor line traces from Germany (1585) to Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany (1678) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Johann Appel (1678–1755) was born in Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany and died in Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Johann 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.

Johann Appel's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johann Henrich Appel PTP
1678–1755
Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
Parents
Unknown
Anna Maria Weck PTP
1659–1731
Hungen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Johann Appel's Descendants

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JA
Johann Henrich Appel PTP 1678–1755