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Wilhelm Karels Meyer\Meijir 1545–1602

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

Born 19 Jan 1545 · Bunderhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany
Died 12 Mar 1602 · Ditzumerhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany
Spouse Katharina Karels Meier
Children Wilhelm Meyer Meijer, Wilhelm Meyer\Meijer

Researchers connected through Wilhelm Meyer\Meijir 1545–1602

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Biography

In 1545, Wilhelm Karels Meyer, Meijir entered the world in Bunderhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany. Wilhelm Karels Meyer, Meijir married katharina karels meier, and had children including wilhelm meyer meijer. Wilhelm Karels Meyer, Meijir passed away in 1602 in Ditzumerhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1545
Birth of Wilhelm Karels Meyer, Meijir in Bunderhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany
Birth
1602
Death of Wilhelm Karels Meyer, Meijir in Ditzumerhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wilhelm Meyer\Meijir

This ancestor line traces from Bunderhammrich, Leer, Niedersachsen, Germany (1525) to Bunderhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany (1545) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilhelm Meyer\Meijir (1545–1602) was born in Bunderhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany and died in Ditzumerhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Wilhelm Meyer\Meijir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Wilhelm Karels Meyer\Meijir PTP
1545–1602
Bunderhammrich, Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany
Parents
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Grandparents
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Wilhelm Meyer\Meijir's Descendants

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Wilhelm Karels Meyer\Meijir PTP 1545–1602
  1. 1. Wilhelm Meyer\Meijer PTP 1572–1646