Johann was born on November 5th, 1761 in Siebenhuben and his baptism took place on November 5th, 1761 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 fourth oldest of the seven children. He died at 10 months old on September 5th, 1762 in Siebenhuben. He was buried on September 5th, 1762 in Wünschelburg.