Who was John Michaels?

John Michaels (1513–1587) was born in Schweifeld, Neuwied, Rheinland Pfalz, Allemagne and died in Catawba Island, Ottawa County, Ohio, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John George Michaels 1513–1587

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Born 23 Oct 1513 · Schweifeld, Neuwied, Rheinland Pfalz, Allemagne

Died 18 Apr 1587 · Catawba Island, Ottawa County, Ohio, USA

Spouse Helena Stein

Children Anna Margarete Michaels

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In 1513, John George Michaels entered the world in Schweifeld, Neuwied, Rheinland Pfalz, Allemagne. John George Michaels married helena stein, and had children including anna margarete michaels. John George Michaels passed away in 1587 in Catawba Island, Ottawa County, Ohio, USA.

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Birth of John George Michaels in Schweifeld, Neuwied, Rheinland Pfalz, Allemagne

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Death of John George Michaels in Catawba Island, Ottawa County, Ohio, USA

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John George Michaels PTP

1513–1587

Schweifeld, Neuwied, Rheinland Pfalz, Allemagne