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Michael Elmer 1637–1673

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Elmer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. 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 3 independent trees

Born 13 AUG 1637 · Elm (GL)
Died 7 MAR 1673 · Elm (GL)
Father Oswald Elmer (1606–1665)
Mother Margaretha Zentner (1608–1673)
Spouse Elsbeth Hefti
Children Oswald Elmer
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Researchers connected through Michael Elmer 1637–1673

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Elsbeth Hefti

Biography

Michael Elmer was born in 1637 in Elm (GL), the child of oswald elmer and margaretha zentner. Michael Elmer married elsbeth hefti, and had children including oswald elmer. Michael Elmer passed away in 1673 in Elm (GL).

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Michael Elmer in Elm (GL)
Birth
1658
Michael Elmer was married in Elm (GL), Glarus, Suisse
Marriage
1671
Michael Elmer was married in Elm (GL), Glarus, Suisse
Marriage
1673
Death of Michael Elmer in Elm (GL)
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Elmer (1637–1673) was born in Elm (GL) and died in Elm (GL). 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

Oswald Elmer
1606–1665 · Father
Margaretha Zentner
1608–1673 · Mother

Michael Elmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Michael Elmer PTP
1637–1673
Elm (GL)
Parents
Oswald Elmer PTP
1606–1665
Elm, Glarus, Switzerland
Margaretha Zentner PTP
1608–1673
Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
Grandparents
Michael Elmer PTP
1637–1673
Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Michael Elmer's Descendants

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ME
Michael Elmer PTP 1637–1673
  1. 1. Oswald Elmer PTP 1606–1665 m. Margaretha Zentner PTP 1608–1673
    1. 1. Michael Elmer PTP 1637–1673