Who was Philip Heckert?

Philip Heckert (1744–1803) was born in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany and died in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Philip Heckert 1744–1803

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Oct 1744 · Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Died 18 Aug 1803 · Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

Father Jacob Zorn

Mother Mary Catherine Maria Catherina Ruhlman Zorn Decker Stone Burrell Pa Va 5G

Siblings Christian Zorn, Margaret Elizabeth Zorn Error Cousin Niece, Susanna Zornes Zorn, William Zornes

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Zorn

Mary Catherine Maria Catherina Ruhlman Zorn Decker Stone Burrell Pa Va 5G

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Children

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Biography

In 1744, Philip Heckert entered the world in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, born to jacob zorn and mary catherine maria catherina ruhlman zorn decker stone burrell pa va 5g. Philip Heckert passed away in 1803 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Birth of Philip Heckert in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

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1803

Death of Philip Heckert in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Heckert

This ancestor line traces from Langensoultzbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France (1590) to Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany (1744) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Philip Heckert (1744–1803) was born in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany and died in Dauphin, 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 Philip 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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