Who was Johann Rentz?

Johann Rentz (1586–1627) was born in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and died in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Johann Conrad Rentz 1586–1627

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Dec 1586 · Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Died 24 Feb 1627 · Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Father Glade Burckhardt Rentzen

Mother Magdalena Rohm

Spouse Maria Katharina Sattler

Children Georg Christian Rentz

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Württemberg, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Glade Burckhardt Rentzen

Magdalena Rohm

Spouse(s)

Maria Katharina Sattler

Children

Georg Christian Rentz

Biography

The story of Johann Conrad Rentz began in 1586 in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Johann Conrad Rentz married maria katharina sattler, and had children including georg christian rentz. Johann Conrad Rentz passed away in 1627 in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Württemberg, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

Life Timeline

1586

Birth of Johann Conrad Rentz in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Birth

1627

Death of Johann Conrad Rentz in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Rentz

This ancestor line traces from Schurz, Württemberg, Germany (1458) to Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (1586) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Johann Rentz (1586–1627) was born in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and died in Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Württemberg, 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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