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John George "Jergan" Yerian 1733–1804

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: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Yerian in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Oct 1733 · Oley, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 20 Nov 1804 · Vandergrift, Mt Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Spouse Anna Barbara Fosselman
Children Mary Magdalena Erwin Yerian

Researchers connected through John Yerian 1733–1804

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1733, John George "Jergan" Yerian entered the world in Oley, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States. John George "Jergan" Yerian married anna barbara fosselman, and had children including mary magdalena erwin yerian. John George "Jergan" Yerian passed away in 1804 in Vandergrift, Mt Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1733
Birth of John George "Jergan" Yerian in Oley, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1804
Death of John George "Jergan" Yerian in Vandergrift, Mt Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Yerian

This ancestor line traces from Talheim (Tuttlingen), Landkreis Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (1702) to Oley, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States (1733) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Yerian (1733–1804) was born in Oley, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Vandergrift, Mt Pleasant, Westmoreland, 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 (C) 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 2 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.

Related Records

John Yerian's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John George "Jergan" Yerian PTP
1733–1804
Oley, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Yerian's Descendants

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John George "Jergan" Yerian PTP 1733–1804