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Benewell Wertz 1820–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 12 Oct 1892

Death Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Wertz

Mother: Magdalena None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Trump

Children(s): Amanda Wertz, John Wertz, Mary Wertz, William Wertz, Joseph Wertz, Madgalene Wertz

Benewell Wertz was born in 1820 in Pennsylvania, United States, the child of John Wertz And Magdalena. In 1850, Benewell Wertz resided in East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Benewell Wertz resided in East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Benewell Wertz married Elizabeth Trump, and had children including Amanda Wertz, John Wertz, Joseph Wertz, Madgalene Wertz, Mary Ann Wertz, William G Wertz. Benewell Wertz passed away in 1892 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Benewell Wertz was born in 1820 in Pennsylvania, United States, the child of John Wertz And Magdalena.
  • In 1850, Benewell Wertz resided in East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Benewell Wertz resided in East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benewell Wertz married Elizabeth Trump, and had children including Amanda Wertz, John Wertz, Joseph Wertz, Madgalene Wertz, Mary Ann Wertz, William G Wertz.
  • Benewell Wertz passed away in 1892 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wertz
1780–1860
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Magdalena None
1783–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Trump
1820–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

Amanda Wertz
1841–
Birth Location: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
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John Wertz
1844–1850
Birth Location: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
JW
Mary Wertz
1843–1913
Birth Location: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
MW
William Wertz
1846–
Birth Location: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
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Joseph Wertz
1849–1921
Birth Location: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madgalene Wertz
1848–
Birth Location: –
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Benewell Wertz's Ancestors

Self
Benewell Wertz
1820–1892
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Wertz
1780–1860
Pennsylvania, United States
Magdalena
1783–
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benewell Wertz's Descendants

1.
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Benewell Wertz (1820–12 Oct 1892) m. Elizabeth Trump (1820–)
  1. 1. Amanda Wertz 1841–
  2. 2. John Wertz 1844–1850
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Wertz 1843–1913 m. Israel (B) Walmer 1839–1907
    1. 1. Israel Walmer 1865–1937 m. Johanna 1876–
    2. 2. Geo. Walmer 1864–
    3. 3. Annie Walmer 1870–
    4. 4. Wm. Walmer 1873–
    5. 5. Monroe Walmer 1875–
    6. 6. Frank (S) Walmer 1881–1922 m. Teresa Stazewski 1882–1956
      1. 1. Mary (Letitia) Walmer 1911–
      2. 2. Henry Walmer 1909–
      3. 3. Frank (J) Walmer 1906–1968 m. Vesta (Clarice) Smith 1906–2001
        1. 1. Kenneth (R.) Walmer 1933–1995
        2. 2. Gloria (H.) Walmer 1929–2010 m. Frank Hollman –2004
        3. 3. Weston Walmer 1938–2010 m. Jacqueline (Dale) OConnell 1940–2019
  4. 4. William (G) Wertz 1846–
  5. 5. Joseph Wertz 1849–1921
  6. 6. Madgalene Wertz 1848–

Benewell Wertz's Timeline

5 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Benewell Wertz in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 30
Benewell Wertz resided here in East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 40
Benewell Wertz resided here in East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1891
1891
Age 71
Benewell Wertz resided here in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1892
12 Oct 1892
Age 72
Death of Benewell Wertz in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 054631-058020
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1103; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 805103
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_775; Page: 356A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_775; Page: 356A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: East Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1103; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 805103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1892
    Event Place: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA
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