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Johann Georg Faust 1580–1640

Public Tree Person

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Johann Faust 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: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 18 Nov 1580 · Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany
Died 3 Feb 1640 · Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Father Hans Simon Faust
Mother Elisabetha Margaret Margaretha Nins Nin
Children Johann Conradt Faust

Researchers connected through Johann Faust 1580–1640

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Johann Georg Faust began in 1580 in Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany. Johann Georg Faust had children including johann conradt faust. Johann Georg Faust passed away in 1640 in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Johann Georg Faust in Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany
Birth
1640
Death of Johann Georg Faust in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Faust

This ancestor line traces from Büdingen, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany (1510) to Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany (1580) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johann Faust (1580–1640) was born in Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany and died in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany. 6 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, 6 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 Faust's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johann Georg Faust PTP
1580–1640
Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany
Parents
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Grandparents
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Johann Faust's Descendants

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Johann Georg Faust PTP 1580–1640