John * Henkel 1774–1803
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Henkel in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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
Researchers connected through John Henkel 1774–1803
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1774, John Henkel entered the world in Upper Tract, Hampshire Co., Virginia, born to jacob n henkel and mary barbara teter. John Henkel passed away in 1803 in Cripple Creek, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Henkel
This ancestor line traces from Prussia, Germany (1500) to Upper Tract, Hampshire Co., Virginia (1774) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Henkel (1774–1803) was born in Upper Tract, Hampshire Co., Virginia and died in Cripple Creek, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. 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 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 8 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.
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John Henkel's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record