YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Christoffel Viljoen 1747–1783 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1747

Birth Location: Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa

Death Date: Bet. 1783–1841

Death Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Father: Johannes Viljoen

Mother: Aletta Olivier

Spouse(s): Maria Scheepers

Children(s): Carel Viljoen, Aletta Viljoen, Hercules Viljoen, Willem Viljoen, Anna Viljoen, Susanna Viljoen, Geertruy Viljoen, Johanna Viljoen, Cornelis Viljoen, Christoffel Viljoen, Gerhardus Viljoen, Maria Viljoen, Christoffel Viljoen, Johanna Viljoen

In 1747, Christoffel Viljoen entered the world in Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa, born to Johannes Viljoen And Aletta Olivier. Christoffel Viljoen married Maria Elizabeth Scheepers, and had children including Aletta Geertruy Viljoen, Anna Catharina Viljoen, Carel Viljoen, Christoffel Viljoen, Cornelis Hendricus Viljoen, Geertruy Jacomina Viljoen, Gerhardus Stephanus Viljoen, Hercules Jacobus Viljoen, Johanna Hermina Viljoen, Johannes Jacobus Viljoen, Maria Magdalena Viljoen, Susanna Elizabeth Viljoen, Willem Petrus Viljoen. Christoffel Viljoen passed away in 1783 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Find more search results for Christoffel Viljoen
CV

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1747, Christoffel Viljoen entered the world in Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa, born to Johannes Viljoen And Aletta Olivier.
  • Christoffel Viljoen married Maria Elizabeth Scheepers, and had children including Aletta Geertruy Viljoen, Anna Catharina Viljoen, Carel Viljoen, Christoffel Viljoen, Cornelis Hendricus Viljoen, Geertruy Jacomina Viljoen, Gerhardus Stephanus Viljoen, Hercules Jacobus Viljoen, Johanna Hermina Viljoen, Johannes Jacobus Viljoen, Maria Magdalena Viljoen, Susanna Elizabeth Viljoen, Willem Petrus Viljoen.
  • Christoffel Viljoen passed away in 1783 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Christoffel Viljoen's Ancestors

Self
Christoffel Viljoen
1747–1783
Birth Place: Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
Parents
Johannes Viljoen
1711–1792
Cape of Good Hope, Afrique du Sud
Aletta Olivier
1725–1760
Cape of Good Hope, Afrique du Sud
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Christoffel Viljoen's Descendants

1.
CV
Christoffel Viljoen (29 Jan 1747–Bet. 1783–1841) m. Maria (Elizabeth) Scheepers (4 February 1748–1832)
  1. 1. Carel Viljoen 1774– m. Hesther (Mensina De) Jager 1760–
    1. 1. Martha (Anna Aletta) Viljoen 1810–1879
    2. 2. Gideon (Petrus) Viljoen 1803–1893
    3. 3. Regina (Elizabeth) Viljoen 1798–
    4. 4. Christoffel (Jacobus) Viljoen 1793–1862
    5. 5. Hester (Catherina) Viljoen 1800–1884
    6. 6. Carel (Johannes (Hondjiespens)) Viljoen 1803–1885
  2. 2. Aletta (Geertruy) Viljoen 1775–1834
  3. 3. Hercules (Jacobus) Viljoen 1798–
  4. 4. Willem (Petrus) Viljoen 1787–
  5. 5. Anna (Catharina) Viljoen 1773–1829
  6. 6. Susanna (Elizabeth) Viljoen 1777–1850
  7. 7. Geertruy (Jacomina) Viljoen 1791–
  8. 8. Johanna (Hermina) Viljoen 1789–
  9. 9. Cornelis (Hendricus) Viljoen 1793–1878
  10. 10. Christoffel Viljoen 1769–
  11. 11. Gerhardus (Stephanus) Viljoen 1785–1830
  12. 12. Maria (Magdalena) Viljoen 1783–
  13. 13. Christoffel Viljoen 1781–1834
  14. 14. Johanna (Hermina) Viljoen 1794–

Christoffel Viljoen's Timeline

4 Records

1747
29 Jan 1747
Birth of Christoffel Viljoen in Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
1768
28 Feb 1768
Age 21
Christoffel Viljoen was married in Cape, South Africa
Cape, South Africa
1778
2 May 1778
Age 31
Christoffel Viljoen was married in DR Church Tulbagh, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
DR Church Tulbagh, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
1783
Bet. 1783–1841
Age 36
Death of Christoffel Viljoen in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1747
    Event Place: Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1768
    Event Place: Cape, South Africa

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 2 May 1778
    Event Place: DR Church Tulbagh, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bet. 1783–1841
    Event Place: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE