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Philip KERN 1772–1850

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Philip KERN 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Aug 1772 · German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Died 15 Nov 1850 · German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Father Johann Christopher Kern Sr
Mother Maria Catharina Schwechheimer
Siblings Anna Kern, Catherine Kern, Christopher Kern, David Kern Sr, Elizabeth Kern, Frederick Kern, Jacob Kern, Johannes John Kern, Leonhard Kern, Samuel Kern, William Kern

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1772, Philip KERN entered the world in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America, born to johann christopher kern sr and maria catharina schwechheimer. Philip KERN passed away in 1850 in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1772
Birth of Philip KERN in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Birth
1850
Death of Philip KERN in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip KERN

This ancestor line traces from Aesch bei Birmensdorf, Dietikon, Zürich, Switzerland (1465) to German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America (1772) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Philip KERN (1772–1850) was born in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America and died in German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, 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 9 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.

Philip KERN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Philip KERN PTP
1772–1850
German Valley, Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Philip KERN's Descendants

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Philip KERN PTP 1772–1850