Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Birth30 March 1781
Death12 September 1857147
BurialSt. Peter's Union Church, Freeburg, PA
Father4G GF Philip Mertz (P4) (~1746-1804)
Mother4G GM Anna Eva (~1750-~1811)
Spouses
Birth11 March 1784140
Death16 September 1862141
BurialSt Peter’s Union, Freeburg, PA
FatherJohn Haines (1735-1815)
MotherRegina Schuster
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Henry Mertz (P4b)
He was mentioned in his father's 1803 will. We learn his birth date from his tombstone. He lived his life near his brother Peter. He is designated P4b.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Henry Mertz (P4b)
In 1850, Henry Mertz, age 69, lived in Washington Townhsip, Union County with Christiana 66, Christiana 38 and Henry 37 — his wife, his daughter and his son.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Henry Mertz (P4b)
The will of Henry Mertz of Washington Township was written Nov 1854 and proved 29 Sep 1857. It referred to his wife but didn't seem to name her. He did name his children as follows: John, Henry, Polly wife of John Straub, Susanna wife of David Smith, Rebecca wife of Raphael Bickhart, Elizabeth wife of Henry Ranstine and one other that looks like Dinah or Jonah but must have been Christina.
As of summer 2015, Henry is not on find-a-grave.
As of summer 2015, Henry is not on find-a-grave.
Known Daughters notes for Henry Mertz (P4b)
His daughters were named in his will.
Known Sons notes for Henry Mertz (P4b)
From his will, he had two sons. named apparently John H and Henry H. Did they both share the middle name Hains?
Parent-Proof notes for Maria Christina (Spouse 1)
The will of John Haines of Mohantango Twp proved 9 Feb 1815 named daughter Christina (Mrs. Henry Mertz).