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John Herr 1726–1796

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Herr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 26 Jun 1726 · Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 9 Apr 1796 · Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Abraham Kendig Herr
Mother Feronica Musselman
Siblings David Herr, Magdalena Herr, Samuel Musselman Herr

Researchers connected through John Herr 1726–1796

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Herr 1726–1796

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Herr was born in 1726 in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of abraham kendig herr and feronica musselman. John Herr passed away in 1796 in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of John Herr in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1796
Death of John Herr in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Herr

This ancestor line traces from Selby, Yorks, England (1068) to Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (1726) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Herr (1726–1796) was born in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 21 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 Herr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Herr PTP
1726–1796
Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Herr's Descendants

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John Herr PTP 1726–1796