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Johann Nicolas Scherer 1685–1764

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Johann Scherer 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Apr 1685 · Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany
Died 20 Feb 1764 · Oberbetsbach, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Father Hans George Scherrer
Mother Anna Gross (1660–1763)
Spouse Maria Catharina Noll
Children Anna Maria Scherer, George Theobald Scherrer, Jacob Daniel Scherer, Maria Dorothea Scherer, Susanna Margaretha Scherrer

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Biography

Johann Nicolas Scherer was born in 1685 in Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany, the child of hans george scherrer and anna catharina gross. Johann Nicolas Scherer married maria catharina noll, and had children including anna maria scherer, george theobald scherrer, jacob daniel scherer, maria dorothea scherer, susanna margaretha scherrer. Johann Nicolas Scherer passed away in 1764 in Oberbetsbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Johann Nicolas Scherer in Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany
Birth
1764
Death of Johann Nicolas Scherer in Oberbetsbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death
1766
Death of Johann Nicolas Scherer in Oberbetsbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Scherer

This ancestor line traces from Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany (1656) to Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany (1685) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johann Scherer (1685–1764) was born in Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany and died in Oberbetsbach, , 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.
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Johann Scherer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johann Nicolas Scherer PTP
1685–1764
Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany
Parents
Unknown
Anna Catharina Gross PTP
1660–1763
Ottweiler, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Johann Scherer's Descendants

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Johann Nicolas Scherer PTP 1685–1764