Wilhelm Friedrich Kessler 1839–1926
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Wilhelm Kessler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Wilhelm Friedrich Kessler began in 1839 in Diepholz, Grafschaft, Niedersachsen. Hanover Germany.. Wilhelm Friedrich Kessler married elizabeth eliza licking, and had children including emma wilhelmina kessler. Wilhelm Friedrich Kessler passed away in 1926 in Alma, Lafayette, Missouri, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Wilhelm Kessler
This ancestor line traces from Diepholz, Landkreis Grafschaft Diepholz, Niedersachsen, Germany, (1544) to Diepholz, Grafschaft, Niedersachsen. Hanover Germany. (1839) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Wilhelm Kessler (1839–1926) was born in Diepholz, Grafschaft, Niedersachsen. Hanover Germany. and died in Alma, Lafayette, Missouri, 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 Wilhelm 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 10 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.
Wilhelm Kessler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record