Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameCatherine Lydick 
Spouses
Birth8 June 1791
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death29 May 1870
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialStevenson Martz Cemetery, Adams Co, IN
FatherJohan Wilhelm Mertz (H2) (1739-1803)
MotherChristina Hahn
ChildrenGeorge Henry (1838-1917)
James Knox Polk (1846-1915)
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Henry (Spouse 1)
Henry was the youngest of two sons of William and is designated H2b. His descendants refer to him as Big Henry.
From Biographical and Historical Record — Adams and Wells Co, Indiana published 1887.
“HENRY MARTZ, one of the old and respected pioneers of Adams County, who is now deceased, was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1792, his parents being natives of Germany. On coming to America they settled in Pennsylvania, where they lived till their death. The father was killed while assisting to raise the framework of a mill. Henry Martz, our subject, was reared on the home farm in Pennsylvania. He was first married to Julia A. Timberly, who was born in Frost-town, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and to this union were born seven children, three sons and four daughters. Mrs. Martz died in Pennsylvania in 1824. In 1828 Mr. Martz went with his children to Ohio, and after visiting different parts of the State, located in Knox County, where he was married to Catherine Lydick, a native of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, born November 10, 1807. Her parents were also natives of Pennsylvania, where they spent their lives, and her grandparents came from Germany. Six children were born to this union - Mrs. Lydia Wagoner, George H., Mrs. Catherine Whiteherst, Mrs. Ellen Swiger, James K. and Mrs. Frances Hartnett. After living in different parts of Ohio Mr. Martz, in 1839, came with his family to Adams County, Indiana and purchased land until he had 140 acres. Here the parents lived until their death, Mr. Martz dying May 20, 1870 and Mrs. Martz, February 3, 1884. He was elected justice of the peace and held that office continuously for twenty-one years by election, and also filled other local offices, including trustee and clerk. He was a member of the Maryland militia during the war of 1812, and participated in the battle of Baltimore Heights. For his services in that war he received two land warrants for 160 acres, and after his death his wife received a pension.”
From Biographical and Historical Record — Adams and Wells Co, Indiana published 1887.
“HENRY MARTZ, one of the old and respected pioneers of Adams County, who is now deceased, was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1792, his parents being natives of Germany. On coming to America they settled in Pennsylvania, where they lived till their death. The father was killed while assisting to raise the framework of a mill. Henry Martz, our subject, was reared on the home farm in Pennsylvania. He was first married to Julia A. Timberly, who was born in Frost-town, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and to this union were born seven children, three sons and four daughters. Mrs. Martz died in Pennsylvania in 1824. In 1828 Mr. Martz went with his children to Ohio, and after visiting different parts of the State, located in Knox County, where he was married to Catherine Lydick, a native of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, born November 10, 1807. Her parents were also natives of Pennsylvania, where they spent their lives, and her grandparents came from Germany. Six children were born to this union - Mrs. Lydia Wagoner, George H., Mrs. Catherine Whiteherst, Mrs. Ellen Swiger, James K. and Mrs. Frances Hartnett. After living in different parts of Ohio Mr. Martz, in 1839, came with his family to Adams County, Indiana and purchased land until he had 140 acres. Here the parents lived until their death, Mr. Martz dying May 20, 1870 and Mrs. Martz, February 3, 1884. He was elected justice of the peace and held that office continuously for twenty-one years by election, and also filled other local offices, including trustee and clerk. He was a member of the Maryland militia during the war of 1812, and participated in the battle of Baltimore Heights. For his services in that war he received two land warrants for 160 acres, and after his death his wife received a pension.”
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Henry (Spouse 1)
Henry was born after his father had moved from Berks County to Somerset County. Then, sometime in the 1820’s, he moved to Ohio. Apparently in the next few years he lived various places in Ohio and then finally by 1840, he moved to Adams County, Indiana.
Catherine was his second wife. Julia Timberly, his first, was the mother of his oldest three sons.
Catherine was his second wife. Julia Timberly, his first, was the mother of his oldest three sons.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Henry (Spouse 1)
Henry is listed on find-a-grave.