Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Birth3 March 1804
Memo(Jordan Reformed baptism record)
DeathJune 1885
Memo(Martin Mechling book)
FatherHeinrich Mertz (H6a) (1782-1844)
MotherHannah Dorney (1783-1844)
Spouses
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Carl/Charles Mertz (H6a1)
The baptism of Carl Mertz 25 Mar 1804, son of Henry and Hannah was recorded at Jordan Church in Whitehall Township. At Jerusalem, Carl and David were confirmed in 1820, Lutheran I think.
On 7 Dec 1815, Henry Mertz petitioned the Lehigh County Orphans Court for a guardian to be appointed for his son, Charles who was under the age of 14. Henry was appointed. My guess would be that it might have something to do with an estate perhaps of Salome’s father.
Charles is designated H6a1.
On 7 Dec 1815, Henry Mertz petitioned the Lehigh County Orphans Court for a guardian to be appointed for his son, Charles who was under the age of 14. Henry was appointed. My guess would be that it might have something to do with an estate perhaps of Salome’s father.
Charles is designated H6a1.
Discrepancies notes for Carl/Charles Mertz (H6a1)
But then Carl sort of disappears and along comes Charles — I think they are the same person. The Lehigh County history mentions no son Carl, instead they say there was a Charles. Indeed, Charles’ existence is proven in other ways, while there was no later mention, after his birth and then confirmation, of Carl. My suspicion is that Carl and Charles are one and the same guy. I think, to a German, it was the same name.
In 1844, according to a Lehigh and Carbon County History, when Lehigh County wished to establish a Poor House, it purchased the properties of Charles and Solomon Mertz containing 254 acres. No relationship between the two men was stated but presumably they owned contiguous properties and as this was just after Heinrich had died, I think it is evidence that Carl was now Charles.
In 1844, according to a Lehigh and Carbon County History, when Lehigh County wished to establish a Poor House, it purchased the properties of Charles and Solomon Mertz containing 254 acres. No relationship between the two men was stated but presumably they owned contiguous properties and as this was just after Heinrich had died, I think it is evidence that Carl was now Charles.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Carl/Charles Mertz (H6a1)
Charles stayed in South Whitehall.
Known Daughters notes for Carl/Charles Mertz (H6a1)
The Lehigh County history mentions four daughters: Leah married Rev Edmund Butz, Rebecca married Daniel George, Caroline married David Schmoyer and Callie married Milton Bleiler.
Caroline may have remarried as the death certificate of Caroline A Dorney (28 Oct 1842-18 Oct 1909) says she was born in Lehigh County to Charles and Salome Mertz. She was to be buried at Union-West End Cemetery where two of her brothers are.
The death certificate of Leah Butz (12 Dec 1827-23 Mar 1916) says she was born in Lehigh County to Charles and Salome (Steininger) Mertz. She was also to be buried at Union Cemetery.
The death certificate of Rebecca George (27 Sep 1837-2 Dec 1914) says she was born in Lehigh County to Charles and Sarah (Steininger) Mertz. She was to be buried at Highland Cemetery.
Caroline may have remarried as the death certificate of Caroline A Dorney (28 Oct 1842-18 Oct 1909) says she was born in Lehigh County to Charles and Salome Mertz. She was to be buried at Union-West End Cemetery where two of her brothers are.
The death certificate of Leah Butz (12 Dec 1827-23 Mar 1916) says she was born in Lehigh County to Charles and Salome (Steininger) Mertz. She was also to be buried at Union Cemetery.
The death certificate of Rebecca George (27 Sep 1837-2 Dec 1914) says she was born in Lehigh County to Charles and Sarah (Steininger) Mertz. She was to be buried at Highland Cemetery.
Known Sons notes for Carl/Charles Mertz (H6a1)
The Lehigh County history mentions four sons which I name below with their designation and year born and any relevant biographical facts from the county history:
H6a1-1 Tilghman (married Eliza Hellfrich) born 1829
H6a1-2 Solomon married to Matilda Steininger born 1833
H6a1-3 Edward (married to Caroline Romich) born 1835
H6a1-4 Llewellyn born 29 Dec 1828 (but it was actually 1848) had sons Charles and Arthur
H6a1-1 Tilghman (married Eliza Hellfrich) born 1829
H6a1-2 Solomon married to Matilda Steininger born 1833
H6a1-3 Edward (married to Caroline Romich) born 1835
H6a1-4 Llewellyn born 29 Dec 1828 (but it was actually 1848) had sons Charles and Arthur
Parent-Proof notes for Sarah (Salome) (Spouse 1)
The records of the Bethany Church from maybe around 1880 show Salome Mertz died in Feb 1874 and Tilghman and Eliza were members. Salome apparently was a descendant of Martin Mechling and is covered in a book of he and his descendants giving her maiden name as Steininger.
At Jerusalem, Charles & Sarah were sponsors in 1830.
At Jerusalem, Charles & Sarah were sponsors in 1830.