Louis Henri Barthelemy MERCKEL 1688–1733
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Louis MERCKEL 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1688, Louis Henri Barthelemy MERCKEL entered the world in Surbourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, born to jean georges merckel 10je. Louis Henri Barthelemy MERCKEL married maria elisabeth bortzmeyer borzmaier, and had children including anne marie merckel, jean adam merckel, jean martin merckel, jean pierre merckel, maria magdalena merckel, marie anne merckel. Louis Henri Barthelemy MERCKEL passed away in 1733 in Gunstett, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Louis MERCKEL
This ancestor line traces from Durrenbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France (1644) to Surbourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France (1688) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Louis MERCKEL (1688–1733) was born in Surbourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France and died in Gunstett, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France. 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 Louis 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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Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record