Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameMaria Clouser 
Birth26 February 1816
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death25 January 1904
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialUnion Cemetery of Bowers, Berks Co, PA
Spouses
Birth19 December 1807
Memo(find-a-grave, matches Mertz Church record)
Death1 October 1883
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialUnion Cemetery of Bowers, Berks Co, PA
FatherJohn Jacob Mertz (H1b) (1770-~1835)
MotherElisabeth Linck (1782-1857)
Parent-Proof notes for Maria Clouser
A release signed by William and Maria says she was the daughter of Peter Clauser. At least five of her sons had the middle initial “C” — for Clouser, I suspect.
I found her obituary in the Reading Times 27 Jan 1904. She died “Monday” at her home in Bowers age 87y, 10m, 29d. Survived by Peter at home, William Jr. of Bowers, Reuben of Reading, James of Eagle Point and Jarius of Mulberry, IN.
I found her obituary in the Reading Times 27 Jan 1904. She died “Monday” at her home in Bowers age 87y, 10m, 29d. Survived by Peter at home, William Jr. of Bowers, Reuben of Reading, James of Eagle Point and Jarius of Mulberry, IN.
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for William L (Spouse 1)
We know William from his baptism at Mertz Church by his parents Jacob and Elisabeth. The sponsor was his Uncle Wilhelm who would soon move to Columbia County. He is designated H1b1.
I believe his middle initial L may stand for Link, which others say was his mother’s maiden name.
I believe his middle initial L may stand for Link, which others say was his mother’s maiden name.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for William L (Spouse 1)
He was listed in the 1840-1870 Census in Maxatawny Township where his grandfather had lived and then in 1880 in Richmond Township.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for William L (Spouse 1)
William L Mertz is on find-a-grave, buried at Union Cemetery of Bowers. His birth date on his tombstone matches exactly his birth date from his Mertz Church baptism record.