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George Washington Wertz 1851–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 October 1851

Birth Location: Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 6 June 1947

Death Location: Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Daniel Jr.

Mother: Elizabeth Kuhns

Spouse(s): Sarah Bowers

Children(s): Chauncey Wertz, Walter Wertz, Laivy Wertz

The story of George Washington Wertz began in 1851 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America. In 1880, George Washington Wertz resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA. In 1900, George Washington Wertz resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA. George Washington Wertz married Sarah Ellen Bowers, and had children including Chauncey Frost Wertz, Laivy Wertz, Walter Carroll Wertz. George Washington Wertz passed away in 1947 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Wertz began in 1851 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America.
  • In 1880, George Washington Wertz resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, George Washington Wertz resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • George Washington Wertz married Sarah Ellen Bowers, and had children including Chauncey Frost Wertz, Laivy Wertz, Walter Carroll Wertz.
  • George Washington Wertz passed away in 1947 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Jr.
1827–1910
Birth Location: Jefferson Twp, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
DJ
Elizabeth Kuhns
1832–1852
Birth Location: Ellerton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
EK

Spouses(s)

Sarah Bowers
1855–1923
Birth Location: Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
SB

Children(s)

Chauncey Wertz
1889–1935
Birth Location: Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
CW
Walter Wertz
1881–1964
Birth Location: Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
WW
Laivy Wertz
1879–
Birth Location: Indiana
LW

George Wertz's Ancestors

Self
George Wertz
1851–1947
Birth Place: Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
Daniel Rogers Wertz Jr.
1827–1910
Jefferson Twp, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Elizabeth Kuhns
1832–1852
Ellerton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Daniel (Rogers Wertz) Sr
1781–1873
Quincy, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah Weimer
1787–1859
Upper Turkeyfoot, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Wertz
1735–1793
Mary Hoover
1739–1791
George Weimer
1761–1826
Catherine Hefner
1763–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Wertz
1705–1775
Anna Hoff
1707–1788
John Weimer
1740–1831
Susanna Ackerman
1741–1818
Albertus Hefner
1728–1809
Maria Konig
1735–1791

George Wertz's Descendants

1.
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George (Washington) Wertz (27 October 1851–6 June 1947) m. Sarah (Ellen) Bowers (19 August 1855–8 April 1923)
  1. 1. Chauncey (Frost) Wertz 1889–1935
  2. 2. Walter (Carroll) Wertz 1881–1964 m. Amelia (Luela “Amy”) Reed 1883–1980
    1. 1. Anna (May Ellen Wertz) Keckonen 1905–1990
    2. 2. Rev. (Lawrence G D) Wertz 1907–1995
    3. 3. Naoma (Mildire Wertz) Pittsford 1910–2000
    4. 4. Mable (Dora Wertz) Runyan 1912–2003
    5. 5. Wilford (Willis) Wertz 1920–2004 m. Donetta (C.) Wertz 1930–2013 m. Sherry (Ann) Solomon 1944–1994 m. Jeannette (Ann) Jerabek 1920–1981
      1. 1. Richard (Lee) Wertz 1946–2005
    6. 6. Blanche (Lavonne) Wertz 1924–2017
  3. 3. Laivy Wertz 1879–

George Wertz's Timeline

7 Records

1851
27 October 1851
Birth of George Washington Wertz in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 29
George Washington Wertz resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
George Washington Wertz resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
George Washington Wertz resided here in Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana, USA
1914
1914
Age 63
George Washington Wertz resided here in Anderson, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 69
George Washington Wertz resided here in Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana, USA
1947
6 June 1947
Age 96
Death of George Washington Wertz in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 October 1851
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T625_448; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 108
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 293; Page: 204A; Enumeration District: 027
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 386; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240386
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T624_365; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374378
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1947; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 293; Page: 204A; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 386; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240386

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T624_365; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374378

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Anderson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anderson Ward 3, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T625_448; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 June 1947
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1947; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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