William3 Arner (Felix2, Ulrich1), born about 1766 in Whitehall, Northampton (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania; married about 1792(E) in Heidelberg, Northampton (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania to MAGDALENA KRUMM (from son Henry’s Taufschein, privately owned by great-grandson Marvin Davis in 1999) who was born about 1770 in Heidelberg.
He was a farmer. On 27 May 1798, “William Arner of Lynn” [in Northampton County, Pennsylvania] purchased land at Mahanoy Creek [in Penn, Northampton (now West Penn, Schuylkill), Pennsylvania] from Yost Shelhamer (Schuylkill Deed Book 307, page 436). “In 1798”(K), they moved to Penn Township; where he was a taxpayer in 1799(E). Biography in Lehigh County History(E).
They first appear on a List of Communicants (Reformed congregation) at Ben Salem Church in Penn, Northampton (now East Penn, Carbon), Pennsylvania on 18 May 1806(41) [but they were probably members there before that].
1800 Census: William Arner, page 611, Penn, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
1810 Census: William Arnor, page 067A, West Penn, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
1820 Census: William Arner, page 102, West Penn, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.
1830 Census: William Ornar, page 117, West Penn, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.
1840 Census: Wm. Orner Sen., page 148, West Penn, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.
They were buried at Ben Salem Church(E)(K) [NOTE: However, I didn’t find their gravestone(s), which may be illegible or missing by now (August 2002)].
Children, most born in Penn (now West Penn):
+ John4 Arner, twin, born 29 March 1793 in Heidelberg(33)(14)(F); married Sarah Diehl; moved to Upper Macungie, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth4 Arner, twin, born 29 March 1793 in Heidelberg(F); married 1815 (Marriage Notice on 15 September(30)) to Jacob Mertz(E) (probably son of George Henry Mertz and Eva Barbara Guth) who was born about 11 December 1793 in Pennsylvania and died 08 June 1835 aged 41 years, 06 months, 28 days(14). She and her twin brother John, both age “17”, were confirmed at Ben Salem Church (Reformed congregation) on 05 November 1809(41). Jacob was a miller. 1850 Census: Elizabeth Martz (alone, with son Tilghman). 1860 Census: Elizabeth Mertz (alone, with son Tilghman). He is buried at Egypt Reformed Church in Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Known children(E), daughter Carolina possibly not in correct birth order:
Tilghman5 Mertz, born 04 January 1816; died 25 November 1892; married first to Catherine Gross who was born about 1824 in Pennsylvania and died 1868; married second about 1873 to Amanda J. Sell (daughter of Nathan and Sarah Sell) who was born about March 1850 in North Whitehall. [Photo of Amanda, from Judy McElderry.] He was a miller; later a farmer. He was a Director of the Second National Bank of Allentown. He served as a Deacon of the Jordan Reformed Church. Biography in Lehigh County History(E). 1850 Census: Tilghman Martz, page 293, visit 468/477, North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Tilghman Mertz, page 720, visit 680/683, North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1870 Census: Tilghman Mertz (with Edward Peter), page 772, visit 584/596, North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Tilghman Mertz, page 476D, line 33, Saegersville village, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Amanda Mertz (widow), sheet 01B, visit 017/019, South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. He had no children with his first wife(E). Children with second wife:
Elizabeth6 Mertz, born about November 1880; married after the 1900 census to Morris Miller(E).
(Doctor) Joseph Nathan6 Mertz, born 29 October 1884(40); married 25 June 1907 to Mettie May Schwartz (daughter of Victor B. and Eva W. Schwartz) who was born about March 1886 in Lehigh County. He was a dentist. [See also his father’s biography(E).] [Photo of Mettie, from Judy McElderry.] 1900 Census: “George” Mertz (with mother). 1920 Census: Joseph N. Mertz, page 160, visit 119/126, North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Known children: Tilghman V. Mertz, born about 1908; Joseph D. Mertz, born about 1916.
Abigail5 Mertz, born 29 November 1818; married to Francis Brinker (son of Solomon and Elizabeth Brinker) who was born about 1816 in Pennsylvania. He was a carpenter; later a farmer. 1850 Census: Francis Brinker, page 220, visit 433/463, Upper Saucon, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Francis Brinker, page 733, visit 008/008, Upper Saucon, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1870 Census: Francis Bringker, page 647, visit 557/625, Upper Saucon, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Frances Brinker, page 280, visit 130/143, Upper Saucon, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. No children with them in any of the censuses.
Carolina5 Mertz, married to Arthur Williams(E).
Adelia5 Mertz, born 11 April 1827; married to Francis E. Samuels who was born about 1823 in Pennsylvania. He was a clerk in the Prothonotary’s office in 1850; a hardware merchant in 1860, and a bank cashier in 1870. 1850 Census: Francis E. Samuels, page 327, visit 391/456, Allentown borough, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Francis E. Samuels, page 969, visit 185/180, Allentown (2nd Ward), Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1870 Census: Francis Samuels, page 052, visit 301/322, Allentown (2nd Ward), Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Known children:
Mary E.6 Samuels, born about 1847.
Alfred T.6 Samuels, born about August 1849.
Henry R.6 Samuels, born about December 1854; married 1873-74 to Laura C. ______ who was born about October 1856 in Pennsylvania. He was a painter; later a teamster. 1880 Census: Henry Samuels, page 032, visit 137/142, Allentown (2nd Ward), Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Henry R. Samuels, sheet 11A, visit 214/221, Allentown (2nd Ward), Lehigh, Pennsylvania. They had seven children, two of whom died before the 1900 census. Known children: Franklin Henry Samuels, born 29 September 1875, married 1899-1900 to Clara L. ______ who was born about October 1878 in Pennsylvania; Mary L. Samuels, born about November 1886; John A. Samuels, born 04 January 1889(40); Claude E. Samuels, born about April 1891; Grace H. Samuels, born about April 1894.
+ Henry4 Arner, born 28 May 1795 in Heidelberg; married first Catharina Mayer; married second Harriet Haney; moved to East Penn, Northampton (now Carbon), Pennsylvania.
+ MARIA MAGDALENA4 ARNER(E), born about 1798; married Adam Dreisbach.
Catherine4 Arner, born 28 August 1801(14); died 13 June 1869 aged 67 years, 09 months, 16 days(14); married to Daniel Gerber(E) (son of Henry Gerber and Maria Magdalena Dietrich) who was born 29 May 1800(14) and died 19 July 1875 aged 75 years, 01 month, 20 days(14). He was a farmer. On 10 March 1822, “Daniel Gerber and wife Catharina born Arner” were baptismal sponsors for Amon Arner, son of Henry and Catharina Arner [above](41). 1850 Census: Daniel Garver, page 273, visit 123/139, West Penn, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. They are buried at Zion’s Stone Church in West Penn, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. Known children:
Catherine5 Gerber, born 07 April 1823(L); died 31 October 1880(L); married to Nathan Rex who was born 24 September 1819(L) in Pennsylvania and died 13 January 1896(L). He was a carpenter. 1850 Census: Nathan Rex, page 272, visit 122/138, West Penn, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. They are buried at St. Peter’s (White) Church at Mantzville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania(L). Known children: Emanuel Rex, born 18 June 1844(L), died 04 January 1929(L), married(L) to Susanna ______ who was born 19 February 1844 and died 18 December 1917; Nathan G. Rex, born 25 May 1846(L), died 31 December 1921(L), married(L) to Carolina ______ who was born 14 November 1849(L) and died 05 August 1915; Daniel Rex, born about 1847; Elias Rex, born 14 November 1849(L), died 21 October 1935(L), married(L) to Maria J. ______ who was born 18 April 1857 and died 22 March 1922; Kitt Ann Rex, born 08 December 1851(?)(L); Edwin Rex, born 20 May 1852(?)(L), died 30 November 1936(L), married(L) to Denah ______ who was born 15 February 1859 and died 26 May 1924.
Amos5 Gerber, born 11 November 1824(L); died 06 June 1883 aged 58 years, 06 months,
25 days(L); married first 25
March 1849 (by Rev. Bauer) to Maria Steigerwalt who
was born about 18 January 1828 in Pennsylvania and died 06 December 1871 aged
43 years, 10 months, 18 days(L);
married second 1872-73 to Catharine Nester. He
was a carpenter. 1850 Census: Amos Garver,
page 273, visit 125/141, West Penn, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. Amos and Maria
are buried at Zion’s
Stone Church(L). Known children with first wife: possibly
Mary Ann Gerber, born 15 August 1849, died 20 November
1935, married to Charles Grim; Josephine Gerber,
born about May 1850; Louisa
Gerber, born about 12 October 1853, died 25 October 1867 aged 14 years,
00 months, 13 days(L); Rosina Gerber, born 01 June 1858(L), died 15
September 1867(L); Manuel Gerber, born 12 March 1860(L), died 13
September 1867(L); Priscilla Gerber, born 12 December 1863(L), died
about 13 November 1866 aged 02 years, 10 months, 22 days(L); Amos Ambrose Gerber,
born 14 December 1866(L); Rose Gerber, born 01 June and died 13 September 1867(L).
Lavina5 Gerber, born about 23 August 1826; died 26 April 1856 aged 29 years, 08 months, 03 days(L); married to Daniel (or Samuel) Steigerwalt. She is buried at Zion’s Stone Church(L).
Daniel A.5 Gerber, born 25 May 1828(L); died 29 July 1881 aged 53 years, 02 months, 04 days(L); married(L) to Emmaline Adams who was born about 19 November 1836 and died 24 April 1919 aged 82 years, 05 months, 05 days. They are buried at Zion’s Stone Church(L). Known children: Susanna Gerber, born 09 May 1856(L); Lavina Gerber, born 07 April 1858(L); Emaline Gerber, twin, born 14 November 1860(L); Henrietta Gerber, twin, born 14 November 1860(L); Allowina Gerber, born about 25 March 1865, died 16 October 1866 aged 01 year, 06 months, 21 days(L); Charles Daniel Gerber, born 02 November 1875(L).
Anna Mary5 Gerber, born 01 April 1830; died 06 December 1893; married(L) to Daniel Beck.
Benjamin5 Gerber, born 09 April 1834(L); died 28 April 1902(L); married 1858-59 to Cecelia Bachert(L) who was born 26 September 1838 and died 06 September 1901. He was a carpenter. 1900 Census: Benjamin Gerber, page 229, visit 107/109, Rush, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. They had seven children, two of whom died before the 1900 census.
Elizabeth5 Gerber, born 17 May 1836(L); died 17 February 1904(L); married(L) to Charles Henninger who was born 01 December 1836 and died 16 April 1903. They are buried at Zion’s Stone Church(L).
Harriet5 Gerber, born about 1838; married to Elias Schaeffer.
Elias5 Gerber, born 06 April 1842(L); died 16 November 1915(L); married first(L) to Fayetta Troxel who was born 13 September 1851(14) and died 03 August 1874(14); married second 1877-78 to Susan Elizabeth Snyder(L) who was born 16 June 1851 and died 03 March 1912. He was a farmer. 1900 Census: Elias Gerber, page 267, visit 132/139, Mahoning, Carbon, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Zion’s Stone Church(L); Fayetta is buried at Ben Salem Church(L). Known child with first wife: William Pierce Gerber, born 31 July 1874(40), married after the 1900 census to Jennie O. Hausman(L), he was a farmer.
+ William4 Arner, born 05 June and christened 22 July 1805 (Sponsors: Franz Krumm and wife Elisabeth)(41); married MARIA MAGDALENA DAUBENSPECK.
+ MARIA4 ARNER, born 01 March and christened 27 March 1808 (Sponsors: Tobias Wehr and Maria, his wife)(41); married Thomas Beltz; moved to Mahoning, Northampton (now Carbon), Pennsylvania.
+ Daniel4 Arner(E)(K), born about 1810; married Leah Strauss; moved to East Penn, Northampton (now Carbon), Pennsylvania.
+ David A.4 Arner, born 17 October and christened 06 December 1812 (Sponsors: Henrich Miller and wife Susanna)(41); married Maria Elizabeth Haaf; moved to East Penn, Northampton (now Carbon), Pennsylvania.
+ Joseph D.4 Arner, born 21 September 1817(14); married Leah Billman; moved to Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.
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