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Michael Rischell 1759–1826

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Rischell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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

Born 27 Oct 1759 · Macungie, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 18 Jun 1826 · Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Johann Michael Rishel
Mother Catherine Steininger
Siblings Anna Catharina Rischel, Anna Maria Kemmerer, Anna Maria Rishel, Barbara Rishel, Catherine Ressel, Catherine Rishell, George Lenert Rishel, Jacob Rischel, Johan Michael Rishel, John William Rishel, Leonard Rishel, Ludwig Rishel, Martin Luther Rishel, Regina Rishell, Rosina Rischel

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1759, Michael Rischell entered the world in Macungie, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States, born to johann michael rishel and catherine steininger. Michael Rischell passed away in 1826 in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1759
Birth of Michael Rischell in Macungie, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1826
Death of Michael Rischell in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Rischell

This ancestor line traces from Diessen, Gueudenstadt, Baden-Wuettemberg, Germany (1495) to Macungie, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States (1759) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Rischell (1759–1826) was born in Macungie, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 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 10 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Michael Rischell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Michael Rischell PTP
1759–1826
Macungie, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Michael Rischell's Descendants

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Michael Rischell PTP 1759–1826