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Peter Cochems 1615–1665

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

Born 16 Oct 1615 · Poltersdorf, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died 10 Jun 1665 · Ellenz, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Spouse Magdalena Deutsch
Children Johann Cochems

Researchers connected through Peter Cochems 1615–1665

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Biography

In 1615, Peter Cochems entered the world in Poltersdorf, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Peter Cochems married magdalena deutsch, and had children including johann balthasar cochems. Peter Cochems passed away in 1665 in Ellenz, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Peter Cochems in Poltersdorf, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Birth
1665
Death of Peter Cochems in Ellenz, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Cochems (1615–1665) was born in Poltersdorf, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and died in Ellenz, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

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Peter Cochems's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Cochems PTP
1615–1665
Poltersdorf, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Grandparents
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Peter Cochems's Descendants

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Peter Cochems PTP 1615–1665
  1. 1. Johann Balthasar Cochems PTP 1658–1701