Merkle - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Merkles

MWillette — 2012-03-07 13:27:01Z

I have a Jacob Merkle born in 1745 in Stone Arabia, NY - not the same Jacob I know, but they could maybe be cousins?

Re: Merkles

audianaq41 — 2012-03-07 04:01:40Z

Loralee.....
Hope you are still monitoring this message board! Juliana, wife of Christian MERKEL is mt gr4grandfather's sister. She was Juliana KERST (records spell this surname opften as GERST). A daughter of John KERST and Eva Rosina RITTER of Oley, Berks Co. She married Christian MERKLE/MERCKEL/MERKEL on 14 Nov 1758 at St Michael/Zion church in Philadelphia, witnesses were her brother Franz KERST(her brother), Caspar MERKEL (his brother) and an Esther BECKER who I have never figured out if related!
Christian and Juliana were members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading. He was a blacksmith. They had 5 children: George, Magdalena m Wm Thompson, Jacob, Maria m Isaac Hahn, and Elizabeth m John SHAFER/SCHAEFFER.
Christian died 1/27/1814 at his son George's home in Cumru, Berks Co. Juliana had died 12/13/1803 in Reading, and is buried in Oley, according to Trinity Lutheran burials. I am not sure where, but the KERSTs had a private family cemetery which is no longer in existence, and that could have been where she was buried. I don't know where Christian is buried, but his death was shown in Trinity Lutheran burials, Reading, where he was a deacon in the church.

1800 Census, Reading, Berks Co PA
Christian Mercle 1 male 0/45, 1 fem 0/45

Here is his will:
Christian MERKEL, Reading.
Will dated 4/1/1808; proved 6/16/1814.
Will Book D. Page 113.
Will of Christian Merkle (indexed Christian Merckle)
I Christian Merkle of the Borough of Reading Co of Berks being in good health Etc yet considering my advanced age Etc wills as follows,
First my Real Estate, being my house & lot in Reading to be sold at public sale three months after my decease & also my personal Estate to be disposed of & the whole divided onto five parts.
One fifth to go to my son George
One fifth to go to my son Jacob.
One fifth to go to the children of my daughter Elizabeth Shaffer taking into consideration the sums advanced to their father John Shaffer.
One fifth to go to use of my daughter Magdalena wife of William Thompson.
One fifth to go to use of my daughter Maria wife of Isaac Hahn.
the last two fifths willed to Exes in special trust, interest to be paid to the daughters & principal at their death to their children.
George Merkle & Mathias Ludwig appointed Executors
Will dated Apr 1, 1808 Signed Christian Merckel (Seal)
Witnessed by Isaac Addams & George K. Nurtz (or Nutz)
Will proven June 16, 1814 before Sam'l Feather D. Reg's
Wits: Isaac ADAMS and George R NUTZ.

Then this announcement in a Maryland source:
Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Maryland References in Berks County Records, Vol XXIII, p20:
July 3 1818: Whereas Christian MERCKEL, of Reading PA, left to his daughter Maria, wife of Isaac HAHN, a life estate of one-fifth of his estate, and after her death, the share to be divided among her children....Said Maria died leaving one child Justina, wife of Patrick REED of Emmetsburg, MD, who now acknowledges receipt of legacy. (Deed book 29, 369)

I have never found out what happened to his son Jacob. George died in Cumru in 1844. He had married an Eva Barbara (Spohn) who pre-deceased him in 1819. They are also shown in burials of Trinity Lutheran church.

If you have info on son Jacob, I would love it if you could share! All I have is his birth, recorded at Trinity Lutheran, 6/25/1763, baptized 9th Sunday after Trinity in 1763 at Trin. Lutheran, spons: Jacob Hoffman and wife Eva.

I don't have children for him other than 3 daus: Francesca (b. 10/3/1790), Lydia (b. 11/27/1791, and Anna Margaret(b. 11/1/1793) who were baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading. Do you know the trail of where they went? Were they in Gettysburg or in Franklin Co PA before some of the children went west to Indiana and IL?
I recently found another researcher who had found Fanny/Francesa buried in Saline Co IL in Wolf Creek cemetery with some of the family. Her stone had 10/3/1790-7/19/1866. She died single.

Diana in AL
audianaq@msn.com
KERST researcher

MERKLE Elliott L - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-03 15:22:04Z

MERKLE Elliott L - Vietnam Wall section 4E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Merkle to Markley

bziesler — 2011-05-24 21:04:22Z

I tried your email, Nancy, and got no reply. But it's many years after your post, alas. I am related to Jacob and Anna Merkle/Markley--they are my great grandparents. Have quite a bit on Jacob, not much on Anna. Bonnie

Re: Lawrence Merkle from Baden, Germany ca. 1853

nancyclarke35 — 2011-04-20 15:42:23Z

Hi Joe Holtslag:
Good to hear from you. Since signing on to Rootsweb in 06, I've learned much more about our mutual ancestor. (Finally hired a German genealogist to research the family) Would be happy to send you copies of all. I don't have a scanner, so must send hard copies via snail mail. Can you send me your address in N.C.? Also, was unable to find his burial place. Do you have the name of the cemetery? My e-mail address is archiec@optonline.com

Are you the son of Charlotte and Joe Holtslag, by chance? I met them both several times and remember them with great fondness. I grew up in Wallkill, NY where my Dad, Norbert Henzel was Dir of Ed. at the prison there. So we didn't get to Albany too often. Regards, Nancy Henzel Clarke

Re: Lawrence Merkle from Baden, Germany ca. 1853

jholtslag1 — 2011-04-14 21:10:07Z

Hello NBC,
I too am a great great grandson of Lawrence Merkle. I do know a bit about him. Before he enlisted at age 38, he was a butcher by trade, 5'8" brown hair and gray eyes. He was a private in the 4th NY Heavy Artillery, enlisted in Feb 1, in Troy NY. I assume his company (I) was with Grant on the Wilderness Campaign. He was probably in the Petersburg trenches somewhere where it looks like he got sick and was transferred in October 1864 to the Mower General Hospital in Philidelphia, PA. Looks like he stayed there until he was discharged on Jun 9th 1865. I suspect he went back to the Troy area because he is buried up near there. (I live in NC and haven't gotten up to the gravesite) While I don't have a pict of him, I have a family photo taken around 1900 that includes Magdalena, and his daughter "Wally" and her family....Joe Holtslag

MERKLE Edward D - Vietnam Wall section 31W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-19 10:01:32Z

MERKLE Edward D - Vietnam Wall section 31W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,072 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Hannah R. Merkle

JohnLMuller — 2010-06-25 20:38:26Z

Of the children of Hannah Merkle and her husband Gottlieb Wetzel I believe they had six sons. I am the great-great grandson of their son Charles August Wetzel. Feel free to e-mail me at jlmrtt@comcast.net

Re: Markel,s of York,Co.Pa.

judithkoftan — 2010-05-16 20:11:56Z

Brenda, Yes, I would like to recieve any information you have concerning the Markel's of York Co. Pa. My e-mail is Jenellek@hotmail .com. Thank you, Jenelle Koftan

Re: Markleys/Markels/Merkels from Alsace

judithkoftan — 2010-05-16 20:03:40Z

Brenda, I was reviewing some old papers and saw a copy of your 2000 post concerning John T Markley. I would like to recieve any info about the family of Samuel Markley born in York Co ,Pa. We live in Kansas. It is our understanding that Samuel's father was a Nickolas. Do you have more information about family and imigration. Thank you, Jenelle

MERKLE Fred E and Dorothy C

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-02 16:52:28Z

MERKLE Fred E and Dorothy C

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MERKLE Melba P 1913-1966

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-08 12:48:19Z

MERKLE Melba P 1913-1966

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Re: John Merkle & Caroline Stutz - Buffalo, NY

jeh18 — 2009-09-26 17:16:42Z

My father is a descendant of John Merkle and Caroline Stutz. Would you be willing to share info?

Janet Heintzel
Erie, PA
jeh18@hotmail.com

Re: John Merkle - Buffalo NY

jeh18 — 2009-09-26 17:13:56Z

I am a descendant of John Merkle's brother William, but I do have some information about John and Kunigunda's family. I found the passenger list showing when their mother brought the children to the US; info from the marriage record of John and Kunigunda in St. Francis Xavier Church in Buffalo, NY; and info from the baptismal records of the same church for 4 of their children (John Joseph, William Matthew, John, and Francis Xavier). I didn't know they had any more children. If you would like to share info, please contact me.

Janet Heintzel
Erie, PA
jeh18@hotmail.com

Seeking John Merkle - 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-09-25 15:10:28Z

I am seeking information about John Merkle who served with the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry/64th Volunteers, Company A, Civil War.

I am interested in any information about anyone who served with Company A.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Carl Johannes Merkle and brothers(?) Gottleib Fredrich, Gottlob Jacob

JenniferLynnMerkle — 2009-08-30 02:59:13Z

Looking for information on my gr-great grandfather Carl Johannes Merkle (Carl John). I have some information indicating he arrived in the US in 1869 from Wuerttemberg with brothers Gottleib Fredrich Merkle and/or Gottlob Jacob Merkle, other information show him arriving alone. I do know Carl Johannes ended up in Marion Ohio, but would like to know if anyone has information on his emmigration, his brothers, and where his brothers ended up.

Jennifer Merkle

Re: Don Merkle - wife Helena Merkle

muellers98 — 2009-08-24 17:54:49Z

Yes! Please do pass on a message to Don for me and let him know I'd love to hear from him.

Re: Don Merkle - wife Helena Merkle

davidheath22 — 2009-08-24 04:41:42Z

I just now saw your post. I can pass a message to that Merkle if you are still at this address. If you like to send a longer message, feel free. My direct address is
svalegria
at the famous
hot mail dot com

David Heath

Re: Merkel,Merkle,Markle,Markel,Markley

markel79 — 2008-12-08 06:00:48Z

I believe we are from the same family.

Re: Information for family tree

rhulsman195 — 2008-11-07 03:14:04Z

My Merkle family also came from Deisslingen. John George Merkle was born there on Nov. 30, 1851. His father was Franz Merkle (1805) and his mother Francisca Hengstler (1811). He orginally lived in Pittsburgh before moving to Ferdinand, IN.

Barbara L. Kent Merkle, 70,born,in Corry, Pa., " daughter of, Allison L. and Beatrice B. McCray Kent.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-11-02 23:00:07Z

Barbara L. Kent Merkle
Barbara L. Kent Merkle, 70,
of Church Street, Wattsburg, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Merkle was born December 30, 1937 in Corry, Pa.,
the daughter of the late Allison L. and Beatrice B. McCray Kent.
She was raised and educated in Wattsburg where she graduated from Wattsburg High School in 1955. Mrs. Merkle had been employed at Penn Bank in Union City for several years and later worked as a secretary for the Wattsburg School District. She retired in 1993 following twenty years of service with the school district.
Over the years, she had been active in several organizations in Wattsburg including treasurer of the Wattsburg Hose Company for fourteen years and treasurer of the Wattsburg Cemetery Association for the past three years. Mrs. Merkle enjoyed quilting and various other crafts.
She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Merkle on October 18, 2003.
They were married May 29, 1959 in Wattsburg.
Mrs. Merkle is survived by two daughters, Karen Rene Merkle of Wattsburg
and Lori Ann Beardsley and her husband, David of North East; three grandchildren, Jordan, Justin and Jaleen Beardsley
and several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Friends may call at the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11 am. Burial will be in Wattsburg Cemetery, Wattsburg, PA. The family suggests memorials be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Erie County, 1305 Peach Street, Erie PA l6501,

Published in the Erie Times-News on 11/2/2008 ,
Bracken Funeral Home, "

Re: Andrew/Charles Merkle and Eva Slager from Germany to Ross County Ohio

waltermerkle — 2008-08-07 02:08:01Z

From the book, "History of Edgar County, Illinois, 1879":

CHARLES MERKLE, J. P., farmer, stock-raiser; P. O. Redmon; one of the early settlers and prominent men; was born in Germany Oct. 26, 1825; came to the United States in 1846, and to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1852; his farm consists of 1,100 acres, valued at $33,000. He was married in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Miss Eve Schlager, who was born in Germany; they have had seven children, five of whom are living, viz., Andrew, Charles, Henry, Mary E. and Douglas; deceased, Louisa and Jacob. Since Mr. Merkle's residence in the township, he has held the offices School Trustee and Road Commissioner thirteen years; he is now present Justice of the Peace, and is serving in that offioe his fourth term.

John S. Merkle, 72, U. S. Army veteran

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-06-23 02:27:12Z

John S. Merkle
John S. Merkle, 72
of Erie and formerly of Corry, died Friday June 20, 2008 in Erie. He was born January 14, 1936 in West Hickory, Pa. a son of the late Irwin and Evelyn Slye Merkle. John moved to the Corry area as a young man graduating from Corry Area High School, and later served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. Upon his discharge from the military he returned to Corry and worked at Associated Spring in Corry for many years as payroll supervisor, retiring from there in 1991. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church in Corry and also attended St. Hedwig Catholic church in Erie. He is survived by three daughters Lenny J. Cywinski and her husband Rick of Corry, Shelly S. Gregory and her husband Doug of Sewickley, Kris J. Henson and her husband Bud of Bakersfield, Calif.; two brothers Dennis Merkle and Richard Merkle both of Corry; five grandchildren Haley, Shelby, and Paige Gregory, Nathan Heidler and Chad McCray. There will be no calling hours observed. Services will be held privately by the family. Burial will be in the St. Thomas Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 521 East 3rd St., Erie, PA. 16507 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, Girard.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church"

Re: Merkle

superboal — 2008-03-20 14:22:50Z

My wife is direct descendent of Jacob Markley. I have entire file back to Jerg Merkle (Merklin)> Jim

Re: Francis Merkle

brenzelmf — 2008-03-05 23:55:37Z

I suspect that there is a connection between your Merkles and mine. I am descended from Johann Baptist Merkle and Kunigunda Mink.

I've been looking for a connection between my Merkles who came from Deißlingen, Württemberg and other Merkles in Fort Lee. My great-grandparents visited Fort Lee, as did my grandparents on their honeymoon in 1915.

Francis Merkle

dodrillb1 — 2008-03-05 22:19:26Z

My father was Leonard Edward Merkle and his father was Leonard Francis Merkle. They were both born in our house in Fort Lee, NJ. (533 Walnut Street Fort Lee, NJ)I would like to find information about his family. I know they were from Germany, but have no records.

Re: Information for family tree

brenzelmf — 2008-03-03 03:02:51Z

Do you know where Leonard Francis Merkle was born? I've been looking for a connection between my Merkles who came from Deißlingen, Württemberg and other Merkles in Fort Lee. My great-grandparents visited Fort Lee, as did my grandparents on their honeymoon in 1915.

Re: Looking for Merkle's Western NY State circa 1890

brenzelmf — 2008-03-03 02:54:41Z

I just found your message.

I am a descendent of Johann Baptist Merkle and Kunigunda Mink. I know of a Wilhelmina but she was a Merkle by marriage. She was married to Johann's brother, Josef. Wilhelmina was an aunt of Kunigunda Mink.

Re: Merkle families in Wuerttemberg

brenzelmf — 2008-03-03 02:46:28Z

I am descended from Johann Baptist Merkle and his wife, Kunigunda Mink (my great-grandparents) who married in Buffalo, NY in 1876. Johann was born in 1851 in Deißlingen, Württemberg to Josef Merkle and Carolina Stotz.

Johann came to the US in 1855-1856 timeframe with his parents and his brothers, Matthew, Wilhelm and Josef. I believe that another brother, Charles, was born in New Jersey. The family was found in Hackensack, NJ in 1860.

I haven't found the proof yet but I believe that the entire family moved to Buffalo by 1869-1870.

Re: Merkle families in Wuerttemberg

decann — 2008-03-03 02:34:29Z

Pattie,

You will find my Merkle, Markley and other information online at the following location:

http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~decann/genealogy/master/

David

Re: Merkle families in Wuerttemberg

perpetualblond — 2008-03-03 02:17:05Z

hi:)

Im working on my husbands family and he too is a greta x many grandson of Johann Peter Merkle, I would be very happy if you could send me the pictutes of the grave stones,and any information you have:)

Many thanks!
Pattie

perpetualblond@yahoo.com

Josephine Merkle

jmontanas — 2007-07-09 14:29:56Z

Josephine married a Spangenberg.She had a daughter Josephine,Emma,Mae also know as Marie .The 3 girls never married and Olga her married name was Knowler and they never had children. They lived in Brooklyn on Cornelia Street. May was born 9 Nov 1893 and died 5 Sep 1993. Two of the ladies worked in a unbralla store. Hope someone can help me. Kathy

Elizabeth Merkle

jmontanas — 2007-07-09 14:21:41Z

Elizabeth was also called Louisa, Louise. She married Jacob Bream or Brehm. They lived in Brooklyn and had 3 children.Emma,George, and Josephine. Louia died at the age of 35. She is buried in the All faith Luthern Cemetery in Middle Village also Jacob is buried there.Louisa lived on Harrison Avenue when she passed away in Brooklyn and jacob lived in Ridgewood when he died. Kathy

Re: origins

tjordan211 — 2007-06-14 20:49:04Z

I am looking for more info. on the Merkle family of Independence of Ohio. I have a Henry Merkle who married a Jane Skinner in hte late 1800's. If you have any info. please let me know.

Re: Andrew/Charles Merkle and Eva Slager from Germany to Ross County Ohio

mmbuilder03 — 2007-03-02 23:26:03Z

I have information on Andrew and Charles Merkle who came to Illinois from Ross Co., Ohio. I have pictures and other information. Would like any other information from when they was in Ohio and even from Germany.

Thanks,
Mark

Re: Fred Merkle - baseball player

marianne2006 — 2006-12-26 02:26:53Z

I am Fred's daughter. His father was Ernst, gfather Johann Ulrich Merkle, b Switzerland. The family settled in the Amana colony in Iowa. After Johann's death, Ernst and his remarried mother moved to Fowler, IL., then to WI. Dad grew up in Toledo, later lived in FL, d 1956. Hope I can help. Marianne

Re: Fred Merkle - baseball player

brenhebert — 2006-12-25 22:45:44Z

In the 1900 Census for Toledo, OH there is the following family, they are listed as Markle in the Index online:
District 115 -- 214/246
Ernest Merkle b. Apr 1865 m. 13yrs. b. in Switzerland imm. 1867
Amalia b. Jun 1867 m. 13yrs. 4children b. in Illinois, parents b. Germany
Fred b. Dec 1888 b. in Wisconsin
Lisdia b. Aug 1890 b. in Ohio
Theodore b. Nov 1891 b. in Ohio
Ernest Jr. b. Aug 1891[sic] b. in Ohio (age listed: 9/12, so probably b. Aug 1899)

Theodore and Ernest Jr. are listed in the WWI Draft cards. I could not find Fred in the draft cards, though.
Ernest August b. 10 Aug 1899
Theodore Chas. b. 21 Nov 1891

In the 1920 Census Fred Merkle is listed in Florida with his family, and he is listed as a baseball player.

I am unable to find Ernest Merkle in the 1870 nor the 1880 Censuses.

Fred Merkle - baseball player

brenzelm — 2006-12-25 16:52:21Z

Does anyone know if there is a published genealogy for Fred Merkle, Major League Baseball player in the early 1900s? I see that he was born in Wisconsin in 1888 (according to Wikipedia) but there is no mention of his parents. I am descended from Merkles that immigrated from Wurtemberg in the 1850s and lived in New Jersey prior to settling in Buffalo, NY.

Markle, Markley, Merkle

S_BennettPerkowski — 2006-11-29 00:42:59Z

I found my Great Great Grandmother's obituary by accident - of course, when you give up and look for something else, you find what you wanted before! All I knew for sure was Caroline's (aka Carrie) first husband was James McGinn who died when his 3 children were very young, and married James O'Neil and had one daughter with him. And that she was born abt 1856 in NY. Her father was born in Germany, her mother in Ireland.

Now that I have her obituary, it lists Caroline's parents as Morris Markle, and Catherin Carter Markle, and her place of birth as Pond Eddy NY. Her birthdate was 23 May 1855.

I was able to find them on the 1860 (Morris was a grocer) and 1870 ( Morris was a tavern keeper) censuses. Name used was Markly. 1860 listed Morris birthplace as Wuerttemberg. abt 1824.

In the 3 May 1873 edition of the Port Jervis Evening Gazette I found Catherine's death announcement. It listed her as "Markley", and referred to her as the widow of Morris Markley.

I have come across the information that Moritz Merkle was born 1 Sep 1824 , Katholisch, Denkingen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg

Father: Georg Merkle
Mother: Rosalia Keller

I believe this may be my Morris. Is this familiar to anyone?

Catherine and Morris's first know child was born abt 1850, so both would have had to immigrate here prior to then.

Any information would be appreciated.
Thankyou

Lawrence Merkle from Baden, Germany ca. 1853

nancyclarke35 — 2006-08-22 14:38:48Z

Hi David: Good to hear of your appointment to the Merkle/Markley post. My Merkle connection is to my ggrandfather, Lawrence (Lorenz) Merkle who came from Baden Germany circa 1853 and settled in the Albany, NY area. He fought in the Civil War and died at age 47 in 1872. Anyone who has any additional info, please let me know. His wife was Magdalena Moser Merkle, who came from somewhere in Northern Germany. Any additional info, please let me know. Caio, nbc

Anna Merkle in Ohio 1924 Girls Basketball Team photo

old_photos — 2006-07-27 23:15:30Z

Anna Merkle in Sandusky High School, Sandusky, Ohio 1924 Girls Basketball Team photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/oh2/2s/sandusky_high_school_s...

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Nellie Merkle

thornbaker1234 — 2006-06-30 16:23:20Z

Hi I am searching for infomation on a Nellie Merkle, She was married to an Osburn, Also she was once a school teacher in Ohio or Michigan. I don't have all the dates as of yet. But it will be sometime in the late 1800's to early 1900's.
Does anyone have a Nellie in the family file? That matches any of this

Western New York Merkles and Fort Lee, NJ Merkles

brenzelm — 2006-04-26 17:35:15Z

Does anyone know of specific connections between the Western New York MERKLEs (those descended from Joseph MERKLE and Caroline STUTZ) and any MERKLEs in Fort Lee, NJ? I feel that there must be a connection because my grandparents (Charles Douglas MILLER and Frances Theresa MERKLE) traveled to Nyack, NY, New York City, and Fort Lee on their honeymoon and there have always been stories of family in that area.

I would love to hear from others researching MERKLEs in the greater New York area.

Also, I have no proof of Joseph and Caroline's birthplaces. At least 4 of their children (John, who is my great-grandfather, William, Matthew, Joseph and Charles) lived in the Buffalo, NY area. Does anyone know where the MERKLEs were from? John's wife, Kunigunda MINK was born in Feckenhausen, Wurttemberg.

Arthur William Merkle m. Grace Noyes (ca. 1886-1950)

2006-04-26 17:27:51Z

A biography/family history of Arthur Merkle is included in "Montana, Its Story and Biography", Vol 2, page 472.

Parents: Thomas W. & Mary (Dempsey) Merkle, b. 1831, KY & 1840, Ireland, respectively.

Arthur W. Merkle was educated in the schools of Virginia City, NV, and graduated from Butte Business School, 1905.

On 8 Sep 1909, Butte, Arthur married Miss Grace Noyes, daughter of William F. & Sarah Noyes, of Butte, MT. Daughter: Grace Evelyn, b. 1910

Grace N. Merkle died age 64, 4 June 1950, Butte, MT.

I am not related. I can e-mail the image.

Re: Carbon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Phila, Northampton Counties

2006-04-23 14:15:06Z

Lucy,

None of the names you mention fit into my family. Thank
you for replying to my posting. Sorry I can't be of help to you either.

Joan

Peter Merkle/Mericle Schenectady,then Schoharie co,then Tioga co,NY

nancyperry55 — 2006-03-02 02:13:43Z

Looking for any information on Peter and his family.According to the 1855 census in Tioga co Peter is listed as being from Schenectady.He was born abt 1775-1780.He married Elizabeth Goodspeed daughter of Abner and Betsey Ladd Goodspeed from Albany co,Duanesburg.They most likely moved to Schoharie co perhaps after they married.Their daughter Margaret list herself as being born 1825 in Schoharie co.Peter and his wife had a total of 15 children.They moved to Tioga co,NY abt 1840.They lived the rest of their lives there.Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

MERKLE, Anne L. (nee Buechler) - obit 9/02 - Cleveland, OH

bree1623 — 2006-01-18 03:32:33Z

ANNE L. MERKLE (Buechler), beloved wife of Elroy; dear mother of Lori Broadway, David, Gayle (Ibrahim) Hakki, and the late Rhea Meno; loving grandmother of five; dear sister of Jean 'Bussy' Buechler and the late Hazel Smith, Wilbur Buechler, and Esther (Ray) Brady; loving aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Services, Monday, Sept. 23 st 11 a.m. at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. (AT PURITAS), where friends may call SATURDAY, 7-9 P.M. AND SUNDAY, 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. ARRANGEMENTS BY EDWARD W. McGRATH FUNERAL SERVICE. 440-237-1111
Published in The Plain Dealer from 9/21/2002 - 9/22/2002.

MERKLE, Dick Arden - obit 8/12/02 - Sun Lakes, AZ

bree1623 — 2006-01-18 03:32:33Z

Dick Arden Merkle

Dick Arden Merkle, 71, passed away at his home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., on Aug. 12, 2002.

Funeral service Friday, 2 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Ave. Burial at Mt. Peace Cemetery in Hartville. Friends may call at the funeral home TONIGHT, 7 to 9. Donations in Dick's name may be made to the American Heart Association, 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe, Ariz. 85282. (Hopkins Lawver Fu neral Home, MOGADORE, 330-733-6271.)

Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on 8/15/2002.

MERKLE, Edith (nee McCarthy) - obit 10/02 - Emmaus, PA

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MERKLE, Edith G. - 10/12/02 - Avon, CT

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Edith G. Merkle

Edith G. Merkle, 87, of Avon, died Saturday, (October 12, 2002) at home from pancreatic cancer. She was born in New York City, N.Y. on April 27, 1915. She grew up in northern New Jersey and worked at Western Electric in New York City before her marriage. She later worked as secretary to the principal of Avon High School from 1960-1976. She was a longtime member of the Avon Congregational Church and the Tuesday Crafters; Avon Women's Club; Avon Seniors; a volunteer at Avon Health Center and an avid bridge player. She was the widow of Richard A. Merkle, and leaves three children, Alan and his wife Karen of Barrington,IL; Linda Frank and her husband Paul of New Preston; and Laura Lacher and her husband Richard of Woodstock, GA. She also leaves six grandsons, Scott, Brad and James Merkle, David Frank and Douglas and Robert Lacher; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many dear and wonderful friends. She is survived by her sister, Irene Gillette of West Palm Beach, FL. The family is grateful to the many members of the Avon Congregational Church for their love and help and to the Hospice Team from the McLean Health Center. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at the Avon Congregational Church, West Main Street, Avon on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Published in the Hartford Courant from 10/14/2002 - 10/15/2002.