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David Wanner Metzger 1814–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1814

Birth Location: Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 2 Dec 1891

Death Location: RaphoTownship, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: George Metzger

Mother: Catharine Dengert

Spouse(s): Veronica Reist

Children(s): David Metzger, Annie Metzger, Sarah Metzger, Hettie Metzger, Abraham Metzger, Frederick Metzger

David Wanner Metzger was born in 1814 in Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of George Frederick Metzger And Catharine Tanger Dengert. In 1840, David Wanner Metzger resided in East Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1856, David Wanner Metzger resided in Polk, Bremer, Iowa, USA. David Wanner Metzger married Veronica Fanny Cassel Reist, and had children including Abraham Metzger, Annie Metzger, David Metzger, Frederick R Metzger, Hettie Metzger, Sarah Metzger. David Wanner Metzger passed away in 1891 in RaphoTownship, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • David Wanner Metzger was born in 1814 in Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of George Frederick Metzger And Catharine Tanger Dengert.
  • In 1840, David Wanner Metzger resided in East Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1856, David Wanner Metzger resided in Polk, Bremer, Iowa, USA.
  • David Wanner Metzger married Veronica Fanny Cassel Reist, and had children including Abraham Metzger, Annie Metzger, David Metzger, Frederick R Metzger, Hettie Metzger, Sarah Metzger.
  • David Wanner Metzger passed away in 1891 in RaphoTownship, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Metzger's Ancestors

Self
David Metzger
1814–1891
Birth Place: Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
George Frederick Metzger
1768–1843
Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Catharine (Tanger) Dengert
1778–1870
Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Johann (Jacob) Metzger
1734–1790
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Sussana Rudisill
1744–1827
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Andrew (Andreas) Dengert
1743–1823
Appenhofen, , Bayern, Germany
Anna (Catharine) Lottmann
1751–1837
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann Metzger
1704–1777
Eva Muth
1712–1777
Johann Luttman
1724–1762
2nd-Great-Grandparents
DAVID Metzger
1678–
CHRISTINA Lenhard
1682–1741
Jacob Muth
1670–
Catharina FERRON
1670–
Hans Luttmann
1692–1755
Maria Dortzbach?
1689–1736

David Metzger's Descendants

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David (Wanner) Metzger (24 Jul 1814–2 Dec 1891) m. Veronica ("Fanny"Cassel) Reist (29 May 1811–17 Dec 1892)
  1. 1. David Metzger 1845–1915 m. Sarah Nietz 1850–1926
    1. 1. Herbert Metsger 1877–
    2. 2. Arden Metsger 1879–
    3. 3. Gracie (M) Metzger 1889–
    4. 4. Cletus (A.(Clinton)) Metzger 1875– m. Agnes (C) Metzger 1884–
      1. 1. Pearl (Opal) Metzger 1902–1930 m. Bernard (Kelley) Means 1899–1981
    5. 5. Curtis Metzger 1894–1973 m. Lela Allison 1900–1985
      1. 1. Jack Metzger 1925–
      2. 2. Howard Metzger 1922–2005
    6. 6. Elmer Metsger 1891–1958
    7. 7. Oran Metzger 1888–1939 m. Gustie (M) Mccloskey 1896–1996
      1. 1. Donald (Jay) Metzger 1934–2007
      2. 2. Robert (Bruce) Metzger 1936–1984
      3. 3. George (Whitehead) Metzger 1927–2005 m. Louise (Leocadia "Lulu") Bargielski 1928–2012 m. Joan Stewart 1928–2013
  2. 2. Annie Metzger 1852–1934
  3. 3. Sarah Metzger 1839–1909
  4. 4. Hettie Metzger 1842–1902
  5. 5. Abraham Metzger 1851–1920
  6. 6. Frederick (R.) Metzger 1848–1926

David Metzger's Timeline

4 Records

1814
24 Jul 1814
Birth of David Wanner Metzger in Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 26
David Wanner Metzger resided here in East Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
East Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1856
1856
Age 42
David Wanner Metzger resided here in Polk, Bremer, Iowa, USA
Polk, Bremer, Iowa, USA
1891
2 Dec 1891
Age 77
Death of David Wanner Metzger in RaphoTownship, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
RaphoTownship, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1814
    Event Place: Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 067501-070500
    [4] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records
    [5] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: East Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: East Hempfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 465; Page: 108; Family History Library Film: 0020547

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Polk, Bremer, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1913
    Record Source: Findagrave, David R. McClosky 20 Jan 1913

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1891
    Event Place: RaphoTownship, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records
    [3] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records

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