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John Hochstetler 1814–1886

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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hochstetler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 13 Mar 1814 · Elk Lick, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 05 Oct 1886 · Degraff, Logan, Ohio, United States
Father Henry J Sr Hochstetler
Mother Barbara Schrock
Siblings Adam Hochstetler, Barbara Hostetler, Catherine Hochstetler Hershberger, David H Hochstetler, Elizabeth Hochstetler, Henry H Sr Hochstetler, Jacob Eash Sr, Jonathan Hochstetler, Leah Hochstetler, Lydia Hochstetler, Manasses H Hochstetler, Mary Hochstetler Gerber, Moses H Hochstetler, Noah H Hochstetler, Rachel Hochstetler Borkholder, Samuel H Hochstetler, Sarah Hochstetler, Susanna Hochstetler, Veronica Hochstetler Gnaegy
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Biography

John Hochstetler was born in 1814 in Elk Lick, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of henry j sr hochstetler and barbara schrock. John Hochstetler passed away in 1886 in Degraff, Logan, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1814
Birth of John Hochstetler in Elk Lick, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1886
Death of John Hochstetler in Degraff, Logan, Ohio, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hochstetler

This ancestor line traces from Wahlern, Bern, Switzerland (1579) to Elk Lick, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA (1814) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hochstetler (1814–1886) was born in Elk Lick, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Degraff, Logan, Ohio, 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 7 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.

Related Records

Henry J Sr Hochstetler
Father
Barbara Schrock
Mother

John Hochstetler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Hochstetler PTP
1814–1886
Elk Lick, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
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John Hochstetler's Descendants

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John Hochstetler PTP 1814–1886