Michael Kessler 1774–1871
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Kessler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1774, Michael Kessler entered the world in North Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA, born to michael kessler sr and anna maria magdalena kessler. In 1786, Michael Kessler resided in Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA. Michael Kessler married anna eva kessler, eva kessler, and had children including anna maria meckley, annie meckley, catharine senft, elizabeth sterner, george kessler, john kessler, lydia kessler, michael kessler, peter kessler. Michael Kessler passed away in 1871 in Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
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1Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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6Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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7Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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8Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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9Church Records Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
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10Military U.S., American Civil War Regiments, 1861-1866
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11Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
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12Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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13Burial Records Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards
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14Tax Records Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration
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15Census Pennsylvania, Septennial Census
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16Tax Records Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists
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17Probate/Wills York County, Pennsylvania Wills
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18Military Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications
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19Record York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1760-1800: Codorus Township
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Kessler
This ancestor line traces from Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany (1460) to North Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA (1774) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Michael Kessler (1774–1871) was born in North Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Michael 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 9 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.
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Related Records
Michael Kessler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record