Johann was born on August 5th, 1763 in Siebenhuben and his baptism took place on August 5th, 1763 in Wünschelburg. Johann's father was Anton Schwedler and his mother was Elisabeth Klar. He had four brothers and two sisters, named Johann, Johann, Johann, Johann, Anna and Anna. He was the third youngest of the seven children. He died at the age of 4 on November 19th, 1767 in Siebenhuben. He was buried on November 22nd, 1767 in Wünschelburg.