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John George Michael Kantner 1721–1782

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Kantner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Nov 1721 · Hansweiler, Pfalz, Hanover, Germany
Died 2 Feb 1782 · Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Johann Jacob Kantner
Mother Anna Maria Catharina Lutz
Spouse Christina Seiler
Children Catharine Elizabeth Kantner

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Biography

In 1721, John George Michael Kantner entered the world in Hansweiler, Pfalz, Hanover, Germany, born to johann jacob kantner and anna maria catharina lutz. John George Michael Kantner married christina seiler, and had children including catharine elizabeth kantner. John George Michael Kantner passed away in 1782 in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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    Church Records Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties

Life Timeline

1721
Birth of John George Michael Kantner in Hansweiler, Pfalz, Hanover, Germany
Birth
1782
Death of John George Michael Kantner in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Kantner

This ancestor line traces from Hansweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1655) to Hansweiler, Pfalz, Hanover, Germany (1721) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Kantner (1721–1782) was born in Hansweiler, Pfalz, Hanover, Germany and died in Tulpehocken, Berks, 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.
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John Kantner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John George Michael Kantner PTP
1721–1782
Hansweiler, Pfalz, Hanover, Germany
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John Kantner's Descendants

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John George Michael Kantner PTP 1721–1782