Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameLydia Arnold 
Birth4 September 1803
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death21 May 1853
Memo(find-a-grave only says May 1853, Meiser had the full date))
BurialBlue Church, Ralpho Twp, North'd Co, PA
Spouses
Birth20 April 1799
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death11 October 1884
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialBlue Church, Ralpho Twp, North'd Co, PA
FatherJohannes Mertz (P3a) (1776-1858)
MotherCatharine Sterner
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Benjamin (Spouse 1)
There is no record of Benjamin’s baptism but his presence at Howerters with Johannes and his family, his presence in Upper Mahanoy Township when he was first listed in Census and then his relocation to Coal Township in the same decade that Johannes made the same move all are strong indications of his being of this family.
Moreover, when Benjamin and wife Lydia baptized their daughter Juliana in 1824, at Howerters, the sponsors were John Mertz and wife Catharina, grandparents [meaning of the infant]. Benjamin and his father Johannes moved to Coal Township about the same time.
Benjamin is designated P3a2.
Moreover, when Benjamin and wife Lydia baptized their daughter Juliana in 1824, at Howerters, the sponsors were John Mertz and wife Catharina, grandparents [meaning of the infant]. Benjamin and his father Johannes moved to Coal Township about the same time.
Benjamin is designated P3a2.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Benjamin (Spouse 1)
He was first listed in the 1830 Census in Upper Mahanoy Township.
Then in 1840-1860, he was in Coal Township. Then in 1870 and 1880, he lived with one or the other of his daughters in Shamokin Township.
Then in 1840-1860, he was in Coal Township. Then in 1870 and 1880, he lived with one or the other of his daughters in Shamokin Township.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Benjamin (Spouse 1)
Benjamin is on find-a-grave. Four children are linked to him: Caroline Weary, Matilda Thomas, Phietta Smink, and John.