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Rachel VanWert 1739–1771

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel VanWert in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1739 · Phillipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Died 30 Sep 1771 · Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Father Vanwert
Mother Wyntje Lavinia Cranckheyt
Spouse Joseph Appleby
Children Wyntje Lavinia Appleby

Researchers connected through Rachel VanWert 1739–1771

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Biography

The story of Rachel VanWert began in 1739 in Phillipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States. Rachel VanWert married joseph appleby, and had children including wyntje lavinia appleby. Rachel VanWert passed away in 1771 in Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1739
Birth of Rachel VanWert in Phillipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Birth
1771
Death of Rachel VanWert in Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel VanWert

This ancestor line traces from New Amsterdam, New York, United States (1653) to Phillipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States (1739) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel VanWert (1739–1771) was born in Phillipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States and died in Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 4 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.

Rachel VanWert's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel VanWert PTP
1739–1771
Phillipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Rachel VanWert's Descendants

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Rachel VanWert PTP 1739–1771