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Johann Nicolaus WOLFF 1656–1720

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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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Johann WOLFF in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 May 1656 · Kriftel, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Died 9 Sep 1720 · Fechingen, Saarland
Father Bartholomaus Wolf
Mother Anna Margreta Mol
Spouse Elisabeth Catharina Unbehend
Children Johann Lorenz Caspar Wolff

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Biography

In 1656, Johann Nicolaus WOLFF entered the world in Kriftel, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany, born to bartholomaus wolf and anna margreta mol. Johann Nicolaus WOLFF married elisabeth catharina unbehend, margaretha diller, and had children including johann lorenz caspar wolff. Johann Nicolaus WOLFF passed away in 1720 in Fechingen, Saarland.

Sources

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    Baptism Records Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Johann Nicolaus WOLFF in Kriftel, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Birth
1720
Death of Johann Nicolaus WOLFF in Fechingen, Saarland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann WOLFF

This ancestor line traces from Bayern, Germany (1530) to Kriftel, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany (1656) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johann WOLFF (1656–1720) was born in Kriftel, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany and died in Fechingen, Saarland. 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Johann WOLFF's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Johann Nicolaus WOLFF PTP
1656–1720
Kriftel, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Parents
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Grandparents
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Johann WOLFF's Descendants

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Johann Nicolaus WOLFF PTP 1656–1720