Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameJoanna Mertz 
Birth1 October 1849
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death25 February 1896
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialSt Johns, Lehighton, PA
FatherJoseph Mertz (G1a4b) (1821-1875)
MotherLovina Grow
Spouses
Birth16 November 1848
Memo(find-a-grave)
Death20 November 1909
Memo(find-a-grave)
BurialSt Johns, Lehighton, PA
FatherCharles Mertz (G1a4a) (1820-1900)
MotherElizabeth Hontz (1821-1902)
ChildrenJohn Rolandus
Parent-Proof notes for Joanna Mertz
Joanna was William’s first cousin, the daughter of William’s uncle Joseph.
Birth, Parent-Proof, Designation notes for William (Spouse 1)
William is known as the son of Charles from his presence in his father’s household in the 1850 Census. He is designated G1a4a2.
His death certificate (as Wm Mertz) says he was the son of Charles Merk (mis-transcribed) and Elizabeth Hontz and his wife was Joanna Mertz. Curiously the dates on his death certificate are 30 Oct 1847 to 22 Nov 1931.
His death certificate (as Wm Mertz) says he was the son of Charles Merk (mis-transcribed) and Elizabeth Hontz and his wife was Joanna Mertz. Curiously the dates on his death certificate are 30 Oct 1847 to 22 Nov 1931.
Death and Find-a-Grave notes for William (Spouse 1)
William and his wife are on find-a-grave.