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Leonard Zerbe 1745–1824

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Leonard Zerbe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 15 Sep 1745 · Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 20 Aug 1824 · Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Johann Japhet Zerbe
Mother Eva Ilsons
Siblings Anna Christina Zerbe, Benjamin Zerbe, Christina Zerbe, Daniel Zerbe, Eva Zerbe, John Jacob Zerbe, Leonard Zerbe, Margaret Zerbe, Peter Zerbe, Susanna Zerbe, Valentine Zerbe

Researchers connected through Leonard Zerbe 1745–1824

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Leonard Zerbe began in 1745 in Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States. Leonard Zerbe passed away in 1824 in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1745
Birth of Leonard Zerbe in Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1824
Death of Leonard Zerbe in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Leonard Zerbe

This ancestor line traces from North Germany, Wadena, Minnesota, USA (1578) to Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (1745) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Leonard Zerbe (1745–1824) was born in Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Tulpehocken, Berks, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Leonard 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 6 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.

Leonard Zerbe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Leonard Zerbe PTP
1745–1824
Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Grandparents
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Leonard Zerbe's Descendants

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Leonard Zerbe PTP 1745–1824