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Lodewyk Pretorius 1688–1718

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Lodewyk Pretorius in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born BEF 5 SEP 1688 · Kaapstad, Caap de Goede Hoop, Suid Afrika
Died BEF 14 APR 1718 · Vallei Josafat, Land van Waveren, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Father (1642–1694)
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Records
Geni World Family Tree Pretorius Web Site Sitio da familia Cabrita do …

Researchers connected through Lodewyk Pretorius 1688–1718

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Lodewyk Pretorius was born in 1688 in Kaapstad, Caap de Goede Hoop, Suid Afrika, the child of johannes pretorius and johanna victors. Lodewyk Pretorius passed away in 1718 in Vallei Josafat, Land van Waveren, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record Pretorius Web Site

  3. 3
    Record Sitio da familia Cabrita do Algarve e além mar Web Site

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Lodewyk Pretorius in Kaapstad, Caap de Goede Hoop, Suid Afrika
Birth
1688
Lodewyk Pretorius was baptized in NG Kerk, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Baptism
1718
Death of Lodewyk Pretorius in Vallei Josafat, Land van Waveren, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lodewyk Pretorius

This ancestor line traces from Schüttorf, Münster, Lower Saxony, Germany (1540) to Ouddorp, Goeree-Overflakkee, Suid Holland, Nederland (1642) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lodewyk Pretorius (1688–1718) was born in Kaapstad, Caap de Goede Hoop, Suid Afrika and died in Vallei Josafat, Land van Waveren, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Lodewyk 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 4 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

Lodewyk Pretorius's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lodewyk Pretorius PTP
1688–1718
Kaapstad, Caap de Goede Hoop, Suid Afrika
Parents
PTP
1642–1694
Ouddorp, Goeree-Overflakkee, Suid Holland, Nederland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lodewyk Pretorius's Descendants

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Lodewyk Pretorius PTP 1688–1718