Johann was born on February 1st, 1767 in Siebenhuben and his baptism took place on February 2nd, 1767 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 second youngest of the seven children. He died at the age of 2 on December 20th, 1769 in Siebenhuben. He was buried on December 22nd, 1769 in Wünschelburg.