Johann Adam Rietzel (Wrightsel) III 1751–1792
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Johann III in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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, with linked records
Researchers connected through Johann III 1751–1792
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Johann Adam Rietzel (Wrightsel) III began in 1751 in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Johann Adam Rietzel (Wrightsel) III married catherine katrina moretz, and had children including henry r reitzel. Johann Adam Rietzel (Wrightsel) III passed away in 1792 in Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, USA.
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1Probate/Wills North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann III
This ancestor line traces from Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (1727) to Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (Westphalia) (1751) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Johann III (1751–1792) was born in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and died in Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, USA. 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 2 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.
Related Records
Johann III's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record