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Johann Heinrich Faust 1703–1789

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Johann Faust in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 8 Apr 1703 · Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Died 31 Aug 1789 · Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
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Biography

The story of Johann Heinrich Faust began in 1703 in Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany. Johann Heinrich Faust married anna marie braun, and had children including annen christinen elisabethen faust. Johann Heinrich Faust passed away in 1789 in Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Johann Heinrich Faust in Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
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Death of Johann Heinrich Faust in Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Faust

This ancestor line traces from Wenings, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany (1643) to Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany (1703) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johann Faust (1703–1789) was born in Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany and died in Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany. 3 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, 3 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 3 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.

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Johann Faust's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Johann Heinrich Faust PTP
1703–1789
Willingshausen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
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Johann Faust's Descendants

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Johann Heinrich Faust PTP 1703–1789