Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for John Mertz (N3a1a)
I don’t know if John’s father was Samuel, I don’t know if Samuel had a son John. But in 1850, John Martz appeared in Barry Township where only Samuel had lived previously and Samuel was old enough to have had a son of John’s age and I have no better idea who John’s father might be.
But I think I can add some more evidence to this theory: both Samuel and John said they were blacksmiths.
John is designated N3a1a.
But I think I can add some more evidence to this theory: both Samuel and John said they were blacksmiths.
John is designated N3a1a.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for John Mertz (N3a1a)
The Census record tells a very confusing story.
In 1850, John lived with his wife Catharina and children named Harriett, Maria, George, Emeline, Rebecca, Carolus and Francis.
In 1860, everyone is about 10 years older, Harriett and Maria have either married, died or are working in someone else’s household and Fieta and Edward have been added to the household.
A neighbor in 1860 was Daniel Derr age 27 with wife Rebecca 25 and several children.
In 1870, it would appear John has died and we find Catherine living with just Frank, Emeline and Edward. Daniel Derr 37 and Rebecca 35 and children are still a neighbor.
In 1880, Kate Martz lives with Daniel Derr and his children. His wife seems to have died and Kate is said to be his mother-in-law.
The problem is Rebecca. How can she be Daniel’s wife in 1860 age 25 and John’s daughter in 1860 age 14. Is Daniel’s wife Rebecca actually Harriett who liked her sister’s name so began using it? I call this a problem for another day.
In 1850, John lived with his wife Catharina and children named Harriett, Maria, George, Emeline, Rebecca, Carolus and Francis.
In 1860, everyone is about 10 years older, Harriett and Maria have either married, died or are working in someone else’s household and Fieta and Edward have been added to the household.
A neighbor in 1860 was Daniel Derr age 27 with wife Rebecca 25 and several children.
In 1870, it would appear John has died and we find Catherine living with just Frank, Emeline and Edward. Daniel Derr 37 and Rebecca 35 and children are still a neighbor.
In 1880, Kate Martz lives with Daniel Derr and his children. His wife seems to have died and Kate is said to be his mother-in-law.
The problem is Rebecca. How can she be Daniel’s wife in 1860 age 25 and John’s daughter in 1860 age 14. Is Daniel’s wife Rebecca actually Harriett who liked her sister’s name so began using it? I call this a problem for another day.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Catharine (Spouse 1)
Catharine Martz of Barry Township wrote her will 26 Dec 1882 and it proved 1 Feb 1883.
She mentioned four children: George, Maria Dunkelberger, Charles and Emeline. Her Executor was Daniel Derr.
She mentioned four children: George, Maria Dunkelberger, Charles and Emeline. Her Executor was Daniel Derr.