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Johann Georg Scherer 1701–1770

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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  • Descendant's record available
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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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1701 · Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died 2 Sep 1770 · Höhmühlbach, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Father Johann Martin Scherer
Mother Anna Margretha Sahn
Siblings Anna Catherina Scherrer, Anna Elisabetha Scherer, Anna Maria Scherrer, Catharina Elisabetha Scherrer, Frantz Franciscus Scherrer, Georg Christophel Scherrer, Johann Conrad Scherrer, Maria Christina Scherrer, Ulrich Scherrer

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Johann Georg Scherer was born in 1701 in Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, the child of johann martin scherer and anna margretha sahn. Johann Georg Scherer passed away in 1770 in Höhmühlbach, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Johann Georg Scherer in Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Birth
1770
Death of Johann Georg Scherer in Höhmühlbach, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Scherer

This ancestor line traces from Höhmühlbach, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1659) to Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1701) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johann Scherer (1701–1770) was born in Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and died in Höhmühlbach, Sudwestpfalz, 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Johann Scherer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Johann Georg Scherer PTP
1701–1770
Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Parents
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Johann Scherer's Descendants

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Johann Georg Scherer PTP 1701–1770