Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Birth27 May 1825
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death13 October 1899
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialRinggold Methodist Church, Jefferson Co, PA
FatherJohannes Martz (P3a3) (1801-1888)
MotherMary Magdalena (Polly) Wehry (1798-1867)
Spouses
Birth4 January 1827
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death1 December 1896
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialRinggold Methodist Church, Jefferson Co, PA
ChildrenJohn (1848-1920)
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Benjamin Franklin Martz (P3a3c)
Benjamin is linked to Johannes on find-a-grave. His obituary posted there says he was born in Northumberland County and was the son of John and Mary (Weary) Martz, which really proves without any doubt that we have correctly identified the Ringgold Martz family as having come there from Mahanoy Township. Benjamin is designated P3a3c.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Benjamin Franklin Martz (P3a3c)
His obituary says the family came to Ringgold in 1835..
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Benjamin Franklin Martz (P3a3c)
Benjamin and his wife Catherine are on find-a-grave.
Known Daughters notes for Benjamin Franklin Martz (P3a3c)
His obituary lists his daughters as: Sarah Merket who survived him and Ida, Lucetta and Katherine who pre-deceased him.
Known Sons notes for Benjamin Franklin Martz (P3a3c)
His obituary lists his sons as: John, Daniel and George who survived him and Amos and Franklin who pre-deceased him. Only son John was born before 1850 and is the only one tracked further.
Parent-Proof notes for Catherine (Spouse 1)
Her find-a-grave memorial says she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Geist) Schaeffer.
Northumberland Deed MM37 dated 11 My 1855 records that the heirs of Elisabeth Schaffer nee Geist release the executors of Andrew Geist. The heirs included Benjamin Martz and Catharina nee Schaffer of Jefferson County.
Northumberland Deed MM37 dated 11 My 1855 records that the heirs of Elisabeth Schaffer nee Geist release the executors of Andrew Geist. The heirs included Benjamin Martz and Catharina nee Schaffer of Jefferson County.