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Josef Jos Knör el Knorr 1582–1639

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Josef Knorr 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Nov 1582 · Ofterdingen, , Black Forest, Germany
Died 20 Oct 1639 · Ofterdingen, Schwarzwald, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Father Peter Paulus Knorr
Mother Anna Wiech
Spouse Ursula Christina Biderman
Children Ursula Knorr

Researchers connected through Josef Knorr 1582–1639

and 2 more tree owners connected with Josef Knorr 1582–1639

Biography

In 1582, Josef Jos Knör el Knorr entered the world in Ofterdingen, Black Forest, Germany, born to peter paulus knorr and anna wiech. Josef Jos Knör el Knorr married ursula christina biderman, and had children including ursula knorr. Josef Jos Knör el Knorr passed away in 1639 in Ofterdingen, Schwarzwald, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1582
Birth of Josef Jos Knör el Knorr in Ofterdingen, Black Forest, Germany
Birth
1639
Death of Josef Jos Knör el Knorr in Ofterdingen, Schwarzwald, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josef Knorr

This ancestor line traces from Schwarzwald, Preußisch Stargard, West Prussia, Prussia, Germany (1505) to Ofterdingen, , Black Forest, Germany (1582) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josef Knorr (1582–1639) was born in Ofterdingen, , Black Forest, Germany and died in Ofterdingen, Schwarzwald, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Josef 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.
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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.

Josef Knorr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josef Jos Knör el Knorr PTP
1582–1639
Ofterdingen, , Black Forest, Germany
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Josef Knorr's Descendants

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Josef Jos Knör el Knorr PTP 1582–1639
  1. 1. Ursula Knorr PTP 1617–1689 m. Johannes Hanß Hartmaÿers PTP 1616–1691