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John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 1713–1791

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have John 1713 in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1713 · Massenbach, Germany
Died bef 10 Aug 1791 · Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Caspar WERTZ (1692–1789)
Mother Anna Barbara Pengeser
Spouse Maria Barbara Strauss Wertz
Children Johannes John Wertz

Researchers connected through John 1713 1713–1791

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Biography

In 1713, John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 entered the world in Massenbach, Germany, born to caspar johan wertz and anna barbara pengeser. John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 married maria barbara strauss wertz, maria elisabetha eva bickel wertz, and had children including johannes john wertz. John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 passed away in 1791 in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1713
Birth of John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 in Massenbach, Germany
Birth
1739
John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 was married in Schwaigern Lutheran Church, Massenbach, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Marriage
1744
John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 was married in Massenbach Lutheran Church, Massenbach, Kennenbach, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany: Emmigrated on the Royal Union in 1750 with Hans Jerg "John" WurtzWertzWeertz and settled initially in Northumberland County. They had 7 children. This i
Marriage
1791
Death of John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John 1713

This ancestor line traces from Reinach, Aargau, Switzerland (1607) to Massenbach, Germany (1713) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John 1713 (1713–1791) was born in Massenbach, Germany and died in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, 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 John 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.
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.

John 1713's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 PTP
1713–1791
Massenbach, Germany
Parents
Caspar Johan WERTZ PTP
1692–1789
Massenbach, Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John 1713's Descendants

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John "Johannes" Wertz 1713 PTP 1713–1791