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Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans 1653–1721

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Maria Schwans in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1653 · Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Died 11 Mar 1721 · Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany
Father Johann Ludwig Bien
Mother Kunigunde Hoffman (1626–1693)
Spouse Johan Conrad Lerch Lorch
Children Andreas B Lerch

Researchers connected through Maria Schwans 1653–1721

Biography

In 1653, Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans entered the world in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany, born to johann ludwig bien and kunigunde hoffman. Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans married johan conrad lerch lorch, and had children including andreas b lerch. Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans passed away in 1721 in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Birth
1673
Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans was married in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Marriage
1688
Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans was married in Langenselbold, Hessen, Germany
Marriage
1708
Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans was married in Gießen, Hessen, Germany
Marriage
1721
Death of Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Maria Schwans

This ancestor line traces from Annweiler, Bayern, Germany (1500) to Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany (1653) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maria Schwans (1653–1721) was born in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany and died in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Maria 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Maria Schwans's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans PTP
1653–1721
Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Parents
Unknown
Kunigunde Hoffman PTP
1626–1693
Wittgenborn, Hesse, Germany
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Maria Schwans's Descendants

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Maria Gertraut Bien Schwans PTP 1653–1721