Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
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Birth21 March 1820
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death4 February 1889
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialZion Lutheran, Boalsburg, PA
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Abraham Martz (J1a1)
We know that John had a son Abraham since it was Abraham who settled John’s estate and his siblings gave him their release in 1869. Since he was not living with his parents in 1850, he must have been already out on his own. The question is where was he living in the 1850-1870 time period? From Census, using a guess as to his approximate age and assuming some proximity to Union County, there are two candidates: one in Milton and one in Centre County.
I think Abraham of Centre County is the right guy. His wife was Mary Boob. There are death certificates for several children of Abraham Martz and Mary Boob and most say he and Mary born in PA which is not helpful but two say they both were born in Union County. In Abraham's case, that may or may not be true but I think it for sure places him there earlier in his life. Also Abraham’s sister, Mary Ann, married Michael Boob. I think Abraham and his sister Mary Ann married Mary Boob and her brother Michael, respectively.
Abraham is designated J1a1.
I think Abraham of Centre County is the right guy. His wife was Mary Boob. There are death certificates for several children of Abraham Martz and Mary Boob and most say he and Mary born in PA which is not helpful but two say they both were born in Union County. In Abraham's case, that may or may not be true but I think it for sure places him there earlier in his life. Also Abraham’s sister, Mary Ann, married Michael Boob. I think Abraham and his sister Mary Ann married Mary Boob and her brother Michael, respectively.
Abraham is designated J1a1.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Abraham Martz (J1a1)
I have found Abraham in Centre County in 1850-1880.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Abraham Martz (J1a1)
He and Mary are on find-a-grave. I also found a church death record for him.
Known Daughters notes for Abraham Martz (J1a1)
Two daughters are linked to him on find-a-grave.
One was always named Nancy in Census but her tombstone, which she shares with her brother Samuel, identifies her as Nannie. She never married apparently.
The other was Mary Ellen who shares a tombstone with her parents, she also apparently never married.
From Census, there was also a daughter Margaret and from her death certificate we learn she was the wife of Edward Moore.
One was always named Nancy in Census but her tombstone, which she shares with her brother Samuel, identifies her as Nannie. She never married apparently.
The other was Mary Ellen who shares a tombstone with her parents, she also apparently never married.
From Census, there was also a daughter Margaret and from her death certificate we learn she was the wife of Edward Moore.
Known Sons notes for Abraham Martz (J1a1)
Six sons are linked to Abraham on find-a-grave: John, George, Samuel E, William H, Isaac and Daniel C. Five of the six are buried in Centre County, Isaac, buried in Adams County, the exception. From Census, there was one additional son, Jacob.
I have only concerned myself, generally, with tracking sons who: a.) were born before 1850 and b.) were listed as head of household in at least one Census. Using that criteria, the only sons designated are:
J1a1a John born 1841 and J1a1b George born 1843.
Samuel E and William H were also born before the 1850 Census but always lived with their father through 1880. The remaining sons were younger.
I have only concerned myself, generally, with tracking sons who: a.) were born before 1850 and b.) were listed as head of household in at least one Census. Using that criteria, the only sons designated are:
J1a1a John born 1841 and J1a1b George born 1843.
Samuel E and William H were also born before the 1850 Census but always lived with their father through 1880. The remaining sons were younger.