Who was Joseph Yoder?

Joseph Yoder (1784–1863) was born in Somerset, Pa., U.S.A. and died in Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A.. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Yoder 1784–1863

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 07 Sep 1784 · Somerset, Pa., U.S.A.

Died 17 May 1863 · Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A.

Father Christian Yoder

Mother Magdalena Troyer

Siblings Abraham Yoder, Barbara Yoder, Christian C Yoder, David Yoder, Frances Yoder, Gertrude Yoder, Jacob Yoder, Johannes T Yoder, John Yoder, Jonathan Yoder, Magdalena Yoder, Maria Yoder, Sarah Yoder, Solomon Yoder, Yost Yoder

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christian Yoder

Magdalena Troyer

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Children

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Biography

In 1784, Joseph Yoder entered the world in Somerset, Pa., U.S.A., born to christian yoder and magdalena troyer. Joseph Yoder passed away in 1863 in Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A..

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1784

Birth of Joseph Yoder in Somerset, Pa., U.S.A.

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1863

Death of Joseph Yoder in Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A.

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Yoder

This ancestor line traces from Guggisberg, Bern, Switzerland (1664) to Somerset, Pa., U.S.A. (1784) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Yoder (1784–1863) was born in Somerset, Pa., U.S.A. and died in Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A.. 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 Joseph 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.
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