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John Wingard 1788–1865

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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 Wingard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 Sep 1788 · Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 26 Sep 1865 · Deer Creek, Carroll, Indiana, USA
Father John Gingrich Wenger
Mother Catherine Funk 5Th Gg
Spouse Catherine Rowland
Children Jacob Z Wingard
Siblings Anna Wenger, Catharine Wenger, Elizabeth Eliza Wenger, Henry Winger Wingard, Jacob Ellsworth Wenger, Jacob Wenger, Joseph Winger, Joseph Yost Wenger Winger Jr, Mararet Ann Grove Wengert, Martin Wenger Wingert, Mary Susannah Wenger, Michael Wenger, Nancy Wenger, Susan Wenger

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Biography

In 1788, John Wingard entered the world in Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, USA, born to john gingrich wenger and catherine funk 5th gg. John Wingard married catherine rowland, and had children including jacob z wingard. John Wingard passed away in 1865 in Deer Creek, Carroll, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1788
Birth of John Wingard in Guilford, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1788
Birth of John Wingard in Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1811
John Wingard was married in Washington County, Maryland
Marriage
1865
Death of John Wingard in Deer Creek, Carroll, Indiana, United States
Death
1865
Death of John Wingard in Deer Creek, Carroll, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wingard

This ancestor line traces from Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire, England (1651) to Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, USA (1788) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wingard (1788–1865) was born in Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Deer Creek, Carroll, Indiana, USA. 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 5 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 Wingard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Wingard PTP
1788–1865
Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Wingard's Descendants

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John Wingard PTP 1788–1865