Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Birth20 July 1820, Shamokin Twp, North'd Co, PA
Memo(PA Death Certificates)
Death7 August 1911, Sunbury, PA
Memo(PA Death Certificates)
BurialPomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, PA
FatherHenry Martz (P2d) (1786-1848)
MotherElizabeth Fagely (1794-1870)
Spouses
Birth13 September 1827, Allentown, PA
Death21 September 1908
FatherJesse Samuels
MotherMary Engleman
Marriage19 September 1848, Allentown, PA2100
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Nathaniel F Martz (P2d2)
J L Floyd says this about Nathan: "Nathan F. Martz was born July 20, 1820, in Shamokin Township, Northumberland County. He spent most of his early days on the farm and when eighteen years old went to Mauch Chunk, where he became a clerk in the store of his uncles, Nathan and George Fagely. Later he carried on a general store and then went into the butchering business, in which he continued for two years.
In 1851, he came to Sunbury, where he has since made his home. Here he was first associated with his uncles William and Reuben Fagely, who shipped considerable coal at that time, remaining with them until the completion of the Northern Central railroad, in 1856, at which time he became the first baggage-master for that road at Sunbury. He held the position continuously for thirty-five years, until his retirement. A social organization of Sunbury has been named the Nathan F. Martz Club in his honor.
He lived into his nineties. Tall and of massive build, he has been blessed with a fine physique, and he is very active for one of his years, though he has long since retired from arduous labors. He speaks both English and German.
Mr. Martz lived on Market street for many years, but since 1885 has made his home at the corner of Fourth Street and Woodlawn Avenue.
On Sept. 19, 1848, Mr. Martz married, at Allentown, Eliza Samuels, who was born Sept. 13, 1827, daughter of Jesse and Mary (Engleman) Samuels, of Allentown. They celebrated their sixtieth anniversary Sept. 19, 1908, and Mrs. Martz passed away Sept. 21, 1908. Six children were born to this union: One daughter died in infancy; William E. is a resident of Shamokin; Jesse S. died in 1856; Edward died Feb. 2, 1857; Ida V. B. is the wife of W. C. McConnell; Mary Elizabeth is the wife of Henry B. Smith.”
Nathan is designated P2d2.
In 1851, he came to Sunbury, where he has since made his home. Here he was first associated with his uncles William and Reuben Fagely, who shipped considerable coal at that time, remaining with them until the completion of the Northern Central railroad, in 1856, at which time he became the first baggage-master for that road at Sunbury. He held the position continuously for thirty-five years, until his retirement. A social organization of Sunbury has been named the Nathan F. Martz Club in his honor.
He lived into his nineties. Tall and of massive build, he has been blessed with a fine physique, and he is very active for one of his years, though he has long since retired from arduous labors. He speaks both English and German.
Mr. Martz lived on Market street for many years, but since 1885 has made his home at the corner of Fourth Street and Woodlawn Avenue.
On Sept. 19, 1848, Mr. Martz married, at Allentown, Eliza Samuels, who was born Sept. 13, 1827, daughter of Jesse and Mary (Engleman) Samuels, of Allentown. They celebrated their sixtieth anniversary Sept. 19, 1908, and Mrs. Martz passed away Sept. 21, 1908. Six children were born to this union: One daughter died in infancy; William E. is a resident of Shamokin; Jesse S. died in 1856; Edward died Feb. 2, 1857; Ida V. B. is the wife of W. C. McConnell; Mary Elizabeth is the wife of Henry B. Smith.”
Nathan is designated P2d2.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Nathaniel F Martz (P2d2)
His death certificate, if you know him, clearly says Nathan F Martz but it is indexed by Ancestry as saying his name was Vachan F.
As of summer 2015, Nathaniel is not on find-a-grave. He was buried at Pomfret Manor.
As of summer 2015, Nathaniel is not on find-a-grave. He was buried at Pomfret Manor.
Known Daughters notes for Nathaniel F Martz (P2d2)
According to J L Floyd, he had two daughters Ida V. B. who married W. C. McConnell and Mary Elizabeth who married Henry B. Smith. Somewhere I got the idea there was yet another daughter, Rebecca.
Known Sons notes for Nathaniel F Martz (P2d2)
Apparently, only his son William E lived to adulthood.
Parent-Proof notes for Elizabeth (Spouse 1)
J L Floyd says she was the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Engleman) Samuels, of Allentown. Charles Fisher, however, says she was the daughter of George.