Wendelius "Wendel" Lion 1822–1878
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Wendelius Lion in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Wendelius Lion 1822–1878
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Immediate Family
Biography
Wendelius "Wendel" Lion was born in 1822 in Sankt Wendel, St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany. Wendelius "Wendel" Lion married mary josephine herbstritt, and had children including mary magdalena lion. Wendelius "Wendel" Lion passed away in 1878 in St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Wendelius Lion
This ancestor line traces from Bockau, Aue-Schwarzenberg, Sachsen, Deutschland (1400) to Sankt Wendel, St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany (1822) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Wendelius Lion (1822–1878) was born in Sankt Wendel, St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany and died in St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Wendelius 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 13 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.
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Wendelius Lion's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record