Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameCatherine Schaeffer 
Birth4 January 1827
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death1 December 1896
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialRinggold Methodist Church, Jefferson Co, PA
Spouses
Birth27 May 1825
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death13 October 1899
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialRinggold Methodist Church, Jefferson Co, PA
FatherJohannes Martz (P3a3) (1801-1888)
MotherMary Magdalena (Polly) Wehry (1798-1867)
ChildrenJohn (1848-1920)
Parent-Proof notes for Catherine Schaeffer
Her find-a-grave memorial says she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Geist) Schaeffer.
Northumberland Deed MM37 dated 11 My 1855 records that the heirs of Elisabeth Schaffer nee Geist release the executors of Andrew Geist. The heirs included Benjamin Martz and Catharina nee Schaffer of Jefferson County.
Northumberland Deed MM37 dated 11 My 1855 records that the heirs of Elisabeth Schaffer nee Geist release the executors of Andrew Geist. The heirs included Benjamin Martz and Catharina nee Schaffer of Jefferson County.
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for Benjamin Franklin (Spouse 1)
Benjamin is linked to Johannes on find-a-grave. His obituary posted there says he was born in Northumberland County and was the son of John and Mary (Weary) Martz, which really proves without any doubt that we have correctly identified the Ringgold Martz family as having come there from Mahanoy Township. Benjamin is designated P3a3c.
Relocated and Census Tracking notes for Benjamin Franklin (Spouse 1)
His obituary says the family came to Ringgold in 1835..
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for Benjamin Franklin (Spouse 1)
Benjamin and his wife Catherine are on find-a-grave.