Michael Kessler 1774–1871
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2 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1774, Michael Kessler entered the world in North Codorus, York, Pennsylvania, USA, born to michael kessler and anna maria magdalena beck. Michael Kessler married anna eva gentzler, and had children including anna maria kessler, anna nancy kessler, catherine kessler, elizabeth kessler, 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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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. 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 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.
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Michael Kessler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record