Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Birthabout 1796
Memo(Rockingham Martz tree)
Deathabout 1865
Memo(Present in 1860, not present in 1870 Census)
FatherSamuel Martz (March) (S3) (1768-1847)
MotherMary Philips (1776-1840)
Spouses
Unmarried
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for John Martz (S3a)
We know Samuel had a son John from the 1851 land partition. He is designated S3a.
The problem is then finding the right John as it was a popular name in the Rockingham Martz families.
The problem is then finding the right John as it was a popular name in the Rockingham Martz families.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for John Martz (S3a)
Samuel Martz was not listed in the 1820 Census, though he was apparently still alive. Two John Martz were listed in Rockingham but neither was, I don’t think, John (S1) as he supposedly died in 1820 and I think it was his widow Catherine who was listed.
So I have decided that John age 16-25 living with a male 45+ was perhaps, John, son of Samuel, with Samuel living with him.
In 1830, there were two John Martz, both age 30-39. I have no way of knowing which is which. One had eight persons in the household and one had ten. Arbitrarily, I give this guy 10 persons.
In 1850, John age 54, had found his way to Licking County, OH and lived with with seven younger Martzes, I assume his children.
Then in 1860, John had moved to Iowa and still lived with some of his children. I don’t see him in 1870 so I’m guessing he had died.
So I have decided that John age 16-25 living with a male 45+ was perhaps, John, son of Samuel, with Samuel living with him.
In 1830, there were two John Martz, both age 30-39. I have no way of knowing which is which. One had eight persons in the household and one had ten. Arbitrarily, I give this guy 10 persons.
In 1850, John age 54, had found his way to Licking County, OH and lived with with seven younger Martzes, I assume his children.
Then in 1860, John had moved to Iowa and still lived with some of his children. I don’t see him in 1870 so I’m guessing he had died.
Known Sons notes for John Martz (S3a)
Living with John in 1850 in Licking County, OH were George 32, Samuel 29, John 28, Martin 26, Elizabeth 24, Sebastian 18 and Lydia 14.
I have been able to track all of those sons except George who is not designated. The others all ended up in California.
I have been able to track all of those sons except George who is not designated. The others all ended up in California.