Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameElizabeth More 
Spouses
Birth10 May 1817, Sparta, NY
Memo(family bible, find-a-grave)
Death22 September 1903
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialOdebolt Cemetery, Sac Co, IA
FatherJacob Mertz (N1c) (1777-1844)
MotherSophia Karcher (1786-1878)
ChildrenJulius F (1845-1929)
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Joseph W (Spouse 1)
I have a copy of a page from Joseph's family bible -- sent to me by one of his descendants -- showing the births of he and wife Elizabeth and of his children and also of Jacob Mertz and Sophia, presumably his parents. Joseph W is designated N1c3.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Joseph W (Spouse 1)
In 1850, J W Mertz lived in Wayne Township but then by 1860 had moved to Warren County, PA and then in 1870 and 1880 he was in Linn County, Iowa.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Joseph W (Spouse 1)
Joseph W Mertz is on find-a-grave. He is buried in Sac County, Iowa.
I also have a copy of his obituary which says he was born in Sparta, NY. This family migrated from Sparta, NY to Erie County, PA in the 1830's and then Joseph later moved to Iowa where he married again.
I also have a copy of his obituary which says he was born in Sparta, NY. This family migrated from Sparta, NY to Erie County, PA in the 1830's and then Joseph later moved to Iowa where he married again.