Who was Johann Gander?

Johann Gander (1650–1726) was born in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland and died in Haneweiler, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Johann Michael Hanss Gander 1650–1726

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Sep 1650 · Saanen, Bern, Switzerland

Died 3 Jul 1726 · Haneweiler, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Father Anton Gander

Mother Barbara Barbli Von Siebenthal

Siblings Anthoni Gander, Barbi Gander, Christian Gander, Christina Gander, John Michael Gander Kantner, Katharina Gander, Margareth Gander, Maria Gander, Ulrich Gander

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Anton Gander

Barbara Barbli Von Siebenthal

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Biography

In 1650, Johann Michael Hanss Gander entered the world in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland, born to anton gander and barbara barbli von siebenthal. Johann Michael Hanss Gander passed away in 1726 in Haneweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

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1650

Birth of Johann Michael Hanss Gander in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland

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1726

Death of Johann Michael Hanss Gander in Haneweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Gander

This ancestor line traces from Saanen, Canton Bern, Switzerland (1475) to Saanen, Bern, Switzerland (1650) across 6 generations.

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: Johann Gander (1650–1726) was born in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland and died in Haneweiler, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. 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.
: Right now, 2 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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