Herman married Anna Maria Elisabeth "Mary" EILERS 4 Mar 1851, St. Peters German Evangelical Church, St. Louis, Missouri. (She was Catholic and he was not, so they married in a Protestant Church.) She was born 4 Dec 1831, Hanover, Hesse, Prussia, the daughter of Bernhair Alber and Mary Gertrude EILERS. She died 10 Jan 1909, Villa Ridge, Missouri.
On 11 Aug 1850, the census shows Hermann MERTEN age 21 living in St. Louis, Missouri. Also with him was his sister, Caroline MERTEN age 21. Also living with them was Frederik BRUCE age 19. All three born in Germany. Hermann and Frederik were listed as Wagonmakers.
In 1860, I can't find Herman and his family in any census record.
On 16 Jun 1870, the census shows Herman (42) and Mary (39) MERTEN living in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois. With them were their children Edward age 16; Emily age 14; Gustavus age 11; Caroline age 9; George age 7; and Herman age 3. Herman was listed as a farmer. His real estate was valued at $450.00. His personal property was valued at $350.00. Edward, Emily and Gustavus were born in Missiouri. Caroline, George and Herman were born in Illinois. They had a Carlyle Post Office.
On 1 Jun 1880, the census shows Herman (52) and Mary (48) MERTEN living in East Fork Township, Clinton County, Illinois. With them were their children Edward age 26; Gustavus age 21; Caroline age 18; George age 17; Herman age 13; Adolph age 9, and Clara age 6. Herman was a farmer. The census shows that Herman was born in Achens. It shows his father born in W. Failia and his mother in Achens. It shows that Mary was born in Hanover, as well as her parents. This census differs from the 1870 census in that it shows Edward, Gustavus, Caroline and George having been born in Missouri. In the previous census it showed Caroline and George having been born in Illinois. It shows Herman, Adolph and Clara having been born in Illinois.
On 16 Jun 1900, the census shows Herman (72) and Mary A. (68) MERTEN living in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With them was their daughter Clara G. age 22, born Jul 1877 (Note: family records state that she was born 15 May 1874. SF). The census states that Mary had given birth to 10 children and that only 6 were still living. It shows that Herman came to this country from Germany in 1839. It shows that Mary came in 1844. Herman was listed as a farmer. The census showed that Herman owned his own farm. It also showed that he had not worked in the last 12 months.
Herman, as his father, engaged in the mercantile business. He first lived in St. Louis and later Sandoval. He moved his family to Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois. The first of the Merten family to live in Marion County. He was a merchant.
During the Civil War, he was a Sergeant of the Marion County Division, Co. E, 62nd Ill, Vol Inf. Regt. Helping to lead the Union to victory over oppression and division.
Edward Wilhelm MERTEN, born 10 mar 1854, St. Louis, Missouri, Herman Heinrich Abraham and Anna Maria Elisabeth (EILERS) MERTEN. He died 24 Feb 1921, Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. Edward and Wilhamenia are both buried in the Sandoval Cemetery.
Edward married Wilhamenia C. "Minnie" WEDEL 20 Apr 1881. She was born 22 Jul 1862, Clinton County, Illinois, daughter of Herman Frederick and Wilhamenia (WHERNHART) WEDEL. She died 12 Feb 1949.
On 1 Jun 1900, the census shows Edward (46) and Minnie C. (38) MERTENS living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Edna C. age 18; Ralph C. age 16; Cora age 12; Harry age 10; Carl H. age 8; Orrin W. age 9 months. Edward was a merchant. He owned his own home free of morgage. Minnie had give birth to 8 children with only 6 living at time of census.
On 15 Apr 1910 the census shows Edward W. (56) and Minnie C. (47) MERTEN living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Cora age 22; Harry L. age 20; Carl H. age 18; and Orin N. age 10. Edward was listed as a farmer. He owned his farm free of morgage.
In 1920, the census shows Edward (65) and Minnie (57) MERTEN living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them was their son Orrin age 20. Edward was a farmer and he owned his home and farm free of morgage.
Children of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN:
2-1. Edna Cordelia MERTEN, born 10 Feb 1882, Clinton County, Illinois. She died 23 Mar 1865. Edna and Frank are buried in Hill Crest Cemetery.
Edna married Frank Harold HARKER 19 Dec 1906. He was born 21 Nov 1878, Milford, Ohio, son of Charles P. and Laura (CHANEY) HARKER. He died 9 Jul 1973.
On 26 Apr 1910, the census shows Frank H. (31) and Edna C. (28) HARKER living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them was their daughter Viola F. age 3 months. They were living with Frank's widowed father, Charles P. and Frank's sister Blanche. Frank was farming.
In 1920, the census shows Frank H. (41) and Edna (37) HARKER living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Viola age 9; Wayne age 8; Carol age 4 years and 3 months; and Dale age 1 year and 2 months. They were renting.
In Apr 1930, the census shows Frank H. (51) and C. Edna (48) HARKER living Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children N. Wayne age 19; J. Carol age 14; L. Dale age 11. Frank was a farmer. He owned his own farm.
Edna was a member of the Sandoval United Methodist Church.
Children of Frank Harold and Edna Cordelia (MERTEN) HARKER:
2-1-1. Viola Frances HARKER, born 9 Jan 1910, Tonti Township, Marion County, Illinois. She died 3 Feb 1997, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. She is buried at Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin, Illinois.
Viola married Glen HICKS, 8 May 1932, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
Viola was a rural school teacher in the Odin area. She taught piano for 25 years. She lived in the Odin/Sandoval area her whole life. She was a member of the Sandoval United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and served as pianist for over 30 years. She was president of the ladies group of Marion County Farm Bureau and president of Sandoval PTA. She also belonged to the Odin Brick Get Together Club.
Children of Glen and Viola Frances (HARKER) HICKS:
2-1-1-1. Lewis HICKS, Married Peggy ___?___.
She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
2-1-1-2. Dale HICKS, Married Claudia ___?___.
He lives in St. Paul Minnesota.
2-1-1-3. Bennie HICKS, Married May ___?___.
They live in Sterling, Illinois.
2-1-1-4. Blanche HICKS, Married Wendell DUGAN.
They live in Effingham, Illinois.
2-1-1-5. Bernice HICKS, Married Dean RILEY.
They live in Dix, Illinois.
(Grandchildren of Viola are: Darrell HICKS, Thomas HICKS, Mina WRIGHT, Merlin HICKS, Lenora JACABSON, Dan HICKS, Dana GJERSVIK, David HICKS, Roberta Howard, Teresa MILLER, Karen STOKES, Nancy HIBDON, Kenny RILEY, Kerry RILEY, and Angela ROLAND, Beverly ______ died young. She had 32 great-grandchildren. One great-grandson, Travis _______, died young.)
2-1-2. Wayne Nelson HARKER, born 31 Mar 1911.
He married Clara BONNER 29 Jun 1934.
They lived in Rock Falls, Illinois and then Odin, Marion County, Illinois.
They had two children.
2-1-3. Carol Troy HARKER, born 25 Jul 1915.
He married Jewell WOOTERS 5 Jun 1939.
They lived in Decatur, Illinois. They had two children.
2-1-4. Dale Leon HARKER, born 19 Oct 1918.
He married Frances KELLEY 25 Aug 1940.
They lived in Bonita, California and later Ourya, Colorado.
They had two children.
2-2. Ralph Cornelius MERTEN, born 19 Oct 1883, Clinton County, Illinois, son of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN.
Ralph married Myrtle Adelia MARCHAM
(See #2-2 following)
2-3. Lillie Mable MERTEN, born 16 Oct 1885, Clinton or Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN. She died 23 Apr 1893. Buried in Sandoval Cemetery.
2-4. Cora MERTEN, born 2 Feb 1888, Clinton or Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN. She died 10 Jun 1972, California.
Cora married Ben LAUBMAYER 19 Jan 1913.
Children of Ben and Cora (MERTEN) LAUBMAYER:
2-4-1. Merten Eugene LAUBMAYER, born 24 Jul 1916.
2-4-2. Harriet Ailene LAUBMAYER, born 18 Sep 1919. She married Philip ACKELY.
2-4-3. Frances Lois LAUBMAYER, born 24 Feb 1923. She married Fred NEUMEISTER.
2-5. Harry Lester Merten, born 25 Feb 1890, Clinton or Marion County, Illinois, son of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN. He died 3 May 1934, Rochester, Minnesota.
Harry married 1st Minnie DECHENE after 1910. They had no children.
Harry married 2nd Agnes M. HARDER 15 Jun 1920. She was born 1900/01, Germany.
On 2 Apr 1930, the census shows Harry L. (40) and Agnes M. (29)MERTENS living in Fergus County, Montana. With them were their sons Edward W. age 8; and Harry L. age 6. They were renting their home for $10.00 a month. Harry was a Telegrapher for the Rail Road.
Children of Harry Lester and Agnes (HARDER) MERTEN:
2-5-1. Edward William MERTEN, born 12 Mar 1922, Montana. She married Shirley L. MARTIN 14 May 1945. Three children.
2-5-2. Harry Lester MERTEN, born 6 Jun 1923, Montana.
Harry married Dolores GILMORE 24 Dec 1946.
Harry and Dolores had two children.
2-6. Carl Henry MERTEN, born 9 Sep 1891, Clinton or Marion County, Illinois, son of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN. He died Nov 1974.
Carl married Agnes KARR 1 Oct 1914.
Children of Carl Henry and Agnes (KARR) MERTEN:
2-6-1. Mary Marjorie MERTEN, born 30 Aug 1915.
2-6-2. Dorothy Fay MERTEN, born 25 May 1920.
2-6-3. Carl William MERTEN, born5 May 1922.
2-7. Orrin Wendell MERTEN, born29 Aug 1899, Clinton or Marion County, Illinois, son of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN.
Orrin married Edna ROFFMAN 10 Jun 1924. She was born 8 Feb 1903, Illinois. She died Nov 1985. Last place of residence was Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
On 7 Apr 1930, the census shows Orrin (30) and Edna (27) MERTEN living in West Allis City, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. They were renting at a cost of $25.00 a month. They owned a radio. Orrin was a machinist at a railroad shop.
2-8. ___?___ MERTEN, born in Clinton or Marion County, Illinois, child of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN.
Ralph Cornelius MERTEN, born 19 Oct 1883, Clinton County, Illinois, son of Edward Wilhelm and Wilhamenia (WEDEL) MERTEN. He died 27 Apr 1952. Ralph and Myrtle are buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia, Illinois.
Ralph married Myrtle Adelia MARCHAM 29 Nov 1906. She was born 22 Sep 1885, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois, daughter of James BUCANNON and Lydia Eliza (JONES) MARCHAM. She died Thursday, 14 Apr 1983. She moved with her parents from near Carlyle to Fairman, Marion County, Illinois when she was six years old. James was a merchant in Fairman, Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois.
On 19 Apr 1910, the census shows Ralph (26) and Myrtle A. (23) MERTEN living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them is their son, Dean W. age 9 months. Ralph was a farmer. He was renting.
In 1920, the census shows Ralph (36) and Myrtle (33) MERTEN living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Dean age 10; Clifford age 8; Howard age 6; and Mildred age 2. Ralph was a farmer and he owned his home and farm free of morgage.
On 22 Apr 1930, the census shows C. Ralph (46) and Myrtle (43) MERTEN living in Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children W. Dean age 20; R. Clifford age 18; J. Howard age 16; M. Mildred age 13; and Edieth age 8. Ralph was a farmer. He owned his home. Dean was a cashier at a hotel.
Myrtle was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sandoval.
Children of Ralph Cornelius and Myrtle Adelia (MARCHAM) MERTEN:
2-2-1. Dean Wilbur MERTEN, born 21 Jun 1909, Marion County, Illinois, son of Ralph Cornelius and Myrtle Adelia (MARCHAM) MERTEN. He died Aug 1980. Last place of residence was Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
He married 1st Ora COOSE 28 Nov 1934.
He married 2nd Eva (McCLELLAND) HEAVER 14 Aug 1942, Vancouver, Washington. Eva was born 2 Mar 1896, Sandoval, Illinois, daughter of William & Ada (SITHERWOOD) McCLELLAND.
They had no children. Eva had a son by her first marriage, M. F. �Skip� HEAVER of Lombard, Illinois.
2-2-2. Ralph Clifford MERTEN, born 26 May 1911, Marion County, Illinois.
Clifford married Myrtle Emily GRINER.
(See #2-2-2 following)
2-2-3. Howard James MERTEN, born 30 Sep 1913, son of Ralph Cornelius and Myrtle Adelia (MARCHAM) MERTEN.
Howard married Mildred KALKBRENNER 10 May 1936.
He lives in Green Valley, Arizona. Four children.
2-2-4. Mildred Marie MERTEN, born 6 Sep 1917, daughter of Ralph Cornelius and Myrtle Adelia (MARCHAM) MERTEN.
Mildred married William Homer OUTHOUSE 25 Dec 1937. Willilam was born 1 Jun 1913. He died 17 May 1998. His last place of residence was Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois.
Mildred and William live in Ramsey, Illinois.
Children of William Homer and Mildred Marie (MERTEN) OUTHOUSE:
2-2-4-1. William �Bill� OUTIS.
Bill married Millie MEYERHOLZ.
Bill changed his name to OUTIS from OUTHOUSE.
They live in Pana, Illinois.
2-2-4-2. child OUTIS.
2-2-4-3. child OUTIS.
2-2-5. Edith Luella MERTEN, born 19 Mar 1922, daughter of Ralph Cornelius and Myrtle Adelia (MARCHAM) MERTEN.
Edith married Frederick Frank GRAMLICK 16 Jul 1943. He was born 10 Mar 1921, son of Frank Jacob and Dena Anna (ABEL) KRAMLICK/GRAMLICK. They live in Odin, Illinois.
Children of Frederick Frank and Edith Luella (MERTEN) GRAMLICK:
2-2-5-1. Dean M. GRAMLICK. He married Debbie ELLIOTT.
2-2-5-2. Richard GRAMLICK. He married Debbie Jane NOE.
2-2-5-3. Steven D. GRAMLICK. He married Kathy SARGENT.
2-2-5-4. Don Lowell GRAMLICK. He married Debra Amy WINTERS.
Ralph Clifford MERTEN, Sr., born 26 May 1911, Marion County, Illinois, son of Ralph Cornelius and Myrtle Adelia (MARCHAM) MERTEN, Clinton County, Illinois. He died 9 Feb 1990, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia.
Clifford married Myrtle Emily GRINER 30 Nov 1933, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.
They were members of the United Methodist Church in Sandoval, Illinois. Clifford was a Sunday school teacher there for many years.
From 1933 to 1943, Clifford operated a restaurant at the Y in Sandoval.
From 1943 to 1950 he managed the Southern Gardens Restaurant in Salem until.
From 1950 to 1958, he managed the Salem Elks Club.
From 1958 to 1973, he worked at Seigler Stove Company as a salesman.
From 1973 to 1981, he worked as a traveling chef for Arkla Industries, demonstrating gas grills.
He was a member of the AF&AM Sandoval Lodge 932, Illinois LP Gas Association, Elks Club and Lions Club.
Children of Ralph Clifford and Myrtle Emily (GRINER) MERTEN:
2-2-2-1. Marilyn MERTEN. She married Gary CUNNINGHAM of St. Louis, Missouri. They live in Belleville, Illinois.
Child of Gary and Marylyn (MERTEN) CUNNINGHAM:
2-2-2-1-1. David CUNNINGHAM.
2-2-2-2. Jean �Jeanie� MERTEN. She married Russell PARKER of Skokie, IL.
2-2-2-3. Ralph Clifford MERTEN, Jr., of Louisville, Kentucky.
Ralph married Alice P. RAPPOLEE.
(See #2-2-2-3 following)
2-2-2-4. Nancy Jo MERTEN.
Nancy married Vince McCLELLAND of Houston, Texas.
They live in Spring, Texas.
Ralph Clifford "RC" MERTEN, Jr., of Louisville, Kentucky.
Ralph married Alice P. RAPPOLEE 21 Oct 1961, Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois. Alice was born 24 Oct 1939, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of William A. and Virginia D. (GODBEY) PAPPOLEE. Alice died 25 Oct 2004, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
They lived for several years in Louisville, Kentucky. They later divorced.
Alice moved back to Centralia in 1989. Alice had been employed by Walmart for 20 years.
Also have grandchildren Ryann AHANSELMAN of Centralia and Bobby HANSELMAN of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Cory HANSELMAN and wife Traci of Sandoval. Also have great-grandchildren Kaelie HANSELMAN, Lauryn HANSELMAN, Logan HANSELMAN, Christian, WILLIS, Kylie WILLIS, Saige WILLIS, Alayna WILLIS and Madeline WILLIS.
On 27 Oct 2004, the Centralia Sentinel has, "Alice MERTEN - CENTRALIA � Alice P. MERTEN, 65, of Centralia died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at her home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Sandoval with the Rev. Clayton Coffey officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Little Egypt Breast and Cervical Cancer Association or to the Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Day Funeral Home in Sandoval, which is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at dayfuneralhomes.com"
In 2006, R.C. was living in Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
Children of Ralph Clifford, Jr. and Alice P. (RAPPOLEE) MERTEN:
2-2-2-3-1. Ralph Clifford �Clicker� MERTEN.
Clicker married Amy ___?___ .
(See #2-2-2-3-1-1 following)
2-2-2-3-2. Peggy S. MERTEN. Daughter of Ralph Clifford and Alice P. (RAPPOLEE) MERTEN, Jr.
In 2004, she lived in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
In 2006, she lived in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
In 2007, at the time of her grandmother's death, Peggy was living in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
2-2-2-3-3. Gayle A. MERTEN, born 8 Apr 1957, Trenton, New Jersey.
Gayle married 1st Mark WILLIS.
Gayle married 2nd Bill CHRISTIAN.
Ralph Clifford "Clicker" MERTEN, III, Son of Ralph Clifford and Alice P. (RAPPOLEE) MERTEN, Jr.
Clicker married Amy ___?___ .
They live in Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
Clicker served on the Sandoval School Board.
In 2008, they were living in Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
Children of Ralph Clifford and Amy (___?___) MERTEN:
2-2-3-1-1. Kelly MERTEN.
On 14 Oct 2005, The Salem Times-Commoner has, "The Lady Blackhawks crept back into the match, but Lady Eagles sophomore Kelley MERTEN went on to serve up five straight points to put the Lady Eagles up for good."
On 8 Feb 2008, the Salem Times Commoner has, "MERTEN receives Sons of American Revolution award -- Sandoval High School's Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizen for the Class of 2008 is Kelly MERTEN. She was chosen by her teachers and peers for her exemplary dependability, honesty, courtesy, respect, leadership and patriotism and will be awarded a certificate. MERTEN has been a member of Beta Club, National English Honor Society, FHA, band, and Tech Prep. She has served on the Sandoval High School Student Council, Beta Club Leadership Committee, and as classs officer during her junior year. In addition, MERTEN has participated in volleyball and scholar bowl. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clicker MERTEN of Sandoval, she has maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average throughout high school, is a National Honor Roll member, is listed in "Who's Who Among American High School Students," and is an Illinois State Scholar. MERTEN will begin her pursuit of a doctorate in pharmacy in the fall of 2008 at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy."
On 6 Jun 2008, the Salem Times-Commoner has, "Sandoval HS valedicotorians, salutatorian named -- Kelly MERTEN, daughter of Ralph and Amy MERTEN, and Nathan ROHNER, son of John and Margarite ROHNER, were co-valedictorians for the Sandoval High School graduations Class of 2008. The salutatorian for the Sandoval High School graduation Class of 2008 was Rachel AHLF, daughter of Clint and Julie AHLF."
2-2-3-1-2. Mary Beth MERTEN.
On 28 Oct 2005, the Salem Times Commoner has, "In junior varsity play, Amara Lyons and Mary Beth MERTEN each tallied six points to lead Sandoval�s girls to a 20-14 victory. "
On 4 Nov 2005, the Salem Times-Commoner has, "Courtney Callahan led Sandoval with five points, Mary Beth MERTEN scored four, Lyons four, Samantha Kishbaugh two and Kelsey Carter two."
On 11 Nov 2005, the Salem Times-Commoner has, "Alex Howell led Sandoval�s scorers with seven points, while others chipping in were Brooke Rhodes with six, Kelsey Carter 3, and Amara Lyons, Kaylee Hodge and Mary Beth MERTEN with two apiece."
On 6 Jun 2008, the Salem Times-Commoner has, "Sandoval Junior High selects top graduates -- The co-valedictorians for the Sandoval Junior High School graduation Class of 2008 are Mary Beth MERTEN, daughter of Ralph and Amy MERTEN, and Brooke RHODES, daughter of Jason and Stephanie RHODES. Tiarra HILL, daugher of Roger and Valerie HILL, was the salutatorian for the Sandoval Junior High School graduation Class of 2008."
Emily Louise MERTEN, born 13 Jul 1856, St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of Herman Heinrich Abraham and Anna Maria Elisabeth (EILERS) MERTEN. She died 10 Aug 1933. Emily and John are buried in Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
She married John HOFFMANN 18 Feb 1880, Clinton County, Illinois. Born 15 Feb 1855. Baden, Germany. Son of Matthias & Anton (GOELL) HOFFMANN. He died Feb 1940.
Children of Joseph and Emily Louise (MERTEN) HOFFMANN:
3-1. Adolph William HOFFMANN, born 14 Nov 1880. He died 18 Jul 1882. Sandoval Cemetery.
3-2. Hilda Siscealia HOFFMANN, born 3 Feb 1883. She died 1 Jun 1961-Hillcrest Cemetery.
She married William AHLF 14 Feb 1904.
Child of William and Hilda Siscealia (HOFFMANN) AHLF:
3-2-1. Ruby Viola AHLF, born 16 Apr 1910. She married Richard Steven BAUMAN 20 Sep 1933. Two children
3-3. Clara Mertie HOFFMANN, born 18 May 1885, Illinois, daughter of Joseph and Emily Louise (MERTEN) HOFFMANN. She died 1 Dec 1960.
Clara married John Garet COPELAND 1905/06. He was born 1875/76, Missouri. John died 6 Oct 1928, Ashley, Washington County, Illinois.
On 19 Apr 1910, the census shows John G. (34) and Clara M. (24) COPELAND living in Union Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With them were their children Benton age 3; Clyde age 2; and Lloyd 1 month. Clara had given birth to 3 children with all still living. John was a Retail Merchant with a grocery store. He was renting the store.
On 12 Jan 1920, the census shows John (44) and Clara M. (34) COPELAND living in Ashley, Washington County, Illinois. With them were their children Benton age 13; Clyde age 11; Lloyd age 9; and Viola age 7. They owned their home. John was an overseer.
On 18 Apr 1930, the census shows the widowed Clara COPELAND age 44, living in Ashley, Washington County, Illinois. With her were her children Benton age 23; Clyde age 22; Lloyd age 20; and Viola age 17. Clara owned her home free of morgage. It was valued at $1,000.00. She owned a radio. Benton was a truck driver for the telephone company. Clyde worked at the milk plant. Lloyd was a saleman at a grocery store.
Children of John and Clara Mertie (HOFFMANN) COPELAND:
3-3-1. Benton COPELAND, born 1906, Missouri.
23 Feb 1906 Nov 1968 Hawley, Jones, Texas
Benton married Sally ___?___. They had two children.
3-3-2. Clyde COPELAND, born 1908, Missouri.
Clyde married Clarise ___?___. They had no children.
3-3-3. Lloyd COPELAND, born 1910, Missouri.
Lloyd married Marge ___?___. They had one adopted son.
3-3-4. Viola COPELAND, born 1913, Illinois.
Viola married William STEURMAN. They had two children.
3-4. Emily Louise HOFFMANN, born 20 Apr 1888. She died Wednesday, 22 Jan 1986, age 97 years. Lived in Shattuc, then Addison.
Emily married Herman HENNING, 12 Jul 1910.
Children of Herman and Emily Louise (HOFFMANN) HENNING:
3-4-1. Florence HENNING, born 1 Aug 1912.
Florence married Erwin HEINKE 1 Jun 1940.
Florence and Erwin had two children.
3-4-2. Clarence HENNING, born 27 Jan 1914.
Clarence married Wilma TRAPP 20 Nov 1940.
Wilma and Clarence had two children.
3-5. Lena Myrtle HOFFMANN, born 9 Jan 1891. She died 19 Dec 1978. Last place of residence was Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois. She is buried in Sandoval Cemetery.
Lena married 1st Charles �Charley� TROUTT 9 Jan 1913. He was born 1886/87, son of John and Nancy A. TROUTT of Carrigan Township, Marion County, Illinois. Lena and Charley had two children.
Lena married 2nd Charley�s brother, John Henry TROUTT 24 Sep 1921. He was born 1883/84, Illinois.
Children of Charles and Lena Myrtle (HOFFMANN) TROUTT:
3-5-1. Fern Evelyn TROUTT, born 30 Apr 1914.
Fern married Orville HESTER 7 Dec 1932.
Fern and Orville had three children.
3-5-2. Lester Mervin TROUTT, born 9 Nov 1916. He died 12 Feb 2005. Last place of residence was Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
Lester married Irma Jean HEINRICH 8 Mar 1941.
Lester and Irma had two children.
Child of John Henry and Lena Myrtle (HOFFMANN) TROUTT:
3-5-3. Vernon Dean TROUTT, born 13 Apr 1923.
Vernon married Rebecca ATCHISON.
Vernon and Rebecca had three children.
3-6. Frank Herman HOFFMANN, born 31 Dec 1893, Shattuc, Clinton County, Illinois. He died Tuesday 17 Dec 1985, St. Mary's Hospital, Marion County, Illinois.
Frank married Florence TROUTT 25 Mar 1913. She was born 17 Nov 1895, Illinois, daughter of John and Nancy A. TROUTT. She was the sister of Charley and Henry TROUTT who married Frank�s sister Lena. She died 9 Dec 1983. Last place of residence was Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
Frank was the last surviving charter member of Fairman Co-op, Inc. He was a farmer. He had been president and board member of the Sandoval Schools.
Children of Frank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN:
3-6-1. Alma Louise HOFFMANN, born 21 Apr 1913, daughter of Frank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN.
Alma married Leo HUBER 27 Feb 1935.
Alma and Leo had four children.
3-6-2. Howard Franklin HOFFMANN, born 27 Jan 1916, son of Frank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN.
Howard married Tenny JACKSON 11 Aug 1940.
Howard and Tenny had no children.
3-6-3. Orville John "Mickey" HOFFMANN, born 22 Mar 1919, son ofFrank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN.
Mickey married Elva Lee JACKSON, 8 Mar 1941.
Mickey and Elva had one child
3-6-4. Raymond Wayne HOFFMANN, born 14 Jun 1924, son of Frank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN.
Ray married Donna Dee BELL 30 Sep 1945. They had four children.
Children of Raymond Wayne and Donna Dee (BELL) HOFFMANN:
3-6-4-?. Melissa Jane HOFFMANN.
3-6-5. Carl Dean HOFFMANN, born 26 Nov 1929, son of Frank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN.
3-6-6. Robert Harold HOFFMANN, born 30 Sep 1936, son of Frank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN.
He married Carolyn VELLER 23 Dec 1957.
Robert and Carolyn had two children.
3-6-7. Herman John HOFFMANN, born 10 Jan 1900, son of Frank Herman and Florence (TROUTT) HOFFMANN. He died 25 Jan 1900. Buried in Sandoval Cemetery, Marion Co., Illinois.
Caroline Josephine MERTEN, born 10 Dec 1860, daughter of Herman Heinrich Abraham and Anna Maria Elisabeth (EILERS) MERTEN. She died 1931.
She married John B. GEIGER 8 Feb 1888. He was born 5 Mar 1857, Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois, son of George & Augusta GEIGER.
At the age of 22, John began farming on his own.
The photo at right is the home of John and Caroline GEIGER in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois. The photo was taken by my grandmother, Beatrice MERTEN.
John and Caroline settled on 88 acres on section 1 of Meridian Township, land that was given to him by his father. He was a prosperous farmer.
In Jun 1900, the census shows John (43) and Caroline (39) GEIGER living in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois. With them were thier children John C. age 9; George H. age 7; Olive age 5; and Walter age 4. John was a farmer and owned his farm free of morgage.
On 30 Jan 1920, the census shows John (63) and Caroline (59) GEIGER living in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois. With them were their sons Walter age 23; and Adolph age 18. John owned his own home and farm free of morgage.
On 12 Apr 1930, the census shows John (73) and Caroline (69) GEIGER living in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois. With them was their son Adolph age 29. John owned his own home and it was valued at $6,000.00. He was listed as a retired farmer.
John was Catholic and Caroline was a Lutheran.
John belonged to the Democrat Party.
Children of John B. and Caroline Josephine (MERTEN) GEIGER:
5-1. John Clarence GEIGER, born 7 Jul 1889, Clinton County, Illinois, son of John B. and Caroline Josephine (MERTEN) GEIGER. He died 1950.
John married Mae Bell Miller. No children.
5-2. George Herman GEIGER, born 14 Jul 1891, Clinton County, Illinois, son of John B. and Caroline Josephine (MERTEN) GEIGER.
George married Anna Stacia MUELLER 10 Dec 1919. She was born 1899/1900, Missouri.
On 30 Jan 1920, the census shows George (28) and Annastatia (20) GEIGER living in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois. George was a farmer. They were living with and renting from Philip and Lizzie NAGEL.
Child of George Herman and Anna Stacia (MUELLER) GEIGER:
5-2-1. Wilber A. GEIGER.
5-3. Olive Esther GEIGER, born 6 Apr 1894, Clinton County, Illinois, daughter of of John B. and Caroline Josephine (MERTEN) GEIGER.
Olive married Robert DUNBAR Dec 1914. Four children.
5-4. William Walter GEIGER, born 11 Aug 1896, Clinton County, Illinois, son of of John B. and Caroline Josephine (MERTEN) GEIGER. He died 17 Sep 1976. Walter and Nellie are buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
Walter married Nellie G. WEBBER 19 Oct 1927, Union, Missouri. She was born 6 Nov 1897, Bardwell, Kentucky, daughter of William Thomas and Augusta Emma (BRIDGEMAN) WEBBER. (The Webbers were living in Morehouse, New Madrid, Missouri in 1900 Census with five of their children: Harry, Daisy D., Walter W., Nellie G. and Carl J. with three children having already died. Emma died before 1910 and the children were put in an orphanage in St. Louis. Twin of Carl, Clyde, had died at about age 2. Herman had also died. 8th child�s name not known.) Nellie was raised by Clara MERTEN (See # 10 following) Nellie died Thursday, 27 Mar 1997, Sandoval, Illinois at the age of 99.
On 12 Apr 1930, the census shows Walter (32) and Nellie (31) GEIGER living in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois. With them was their daughter Dorothy Louise age 1. Walter was a farmer.
Nellie was a member of the Sandoval Christian Church. She taught Sunday school for 36 years.
The photo below is that of Walter GEIGER by his car in front of his home in Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois. The photo was taken by my grandmother, Beatrice MERTEN.
5-4-1. Dorothea Louise GEIGER, born 5 Dec 1929.
She married Harold CRAIG. They live in Tucson, Arizona.
Children of Harold and Dorothea Louise (GEIGER) CRAIG:
5-4-1-1. Alice CRAIG.
Alice married Ted BACH.
They live in Olathe, Kansas.
Children of Ted and Alice (CRAIG) BACH:
5-4-1-1-1. Craig BACH.
5-4-1-1-2. Amy BACH.
5-4-1-1-3. Joshua BACH.
5-4-1-2. Dan CRAIG.
Dan married Debbie ___?___.
They live in Tucson, Arizona.
5-4-2. Walter GEIGER, JR., born 29 Apr 1936, son of William Walter and Nellie G. (WEBBER) GEIGER.
Walter married Jane SOUDERS 7 Nov 1957.
They live in Sandoval.
Children of Walter and Jane (SOUDERS) GEIGER, Jr.:
5-4-2-1. Tanya GEIGER.
Tanya married Samuel BUNDY.
Tanya and Sam live in Centralia, Illinois.
Son of Samuel and Tanya (GEIGER) BUNDY:
5-4-2-1-1. Ryan BUNDY.
5-4-2-2. Patricia GEIGER. Daughter of Walter and Jane (SOUDERS) GEIGER, Jr.
Pat married Mr. WILLIAMS.
Pat lives in Sandoval, Illinois.
Children of ___?___ and Patricia (GEIGER) WILLIAMS:
5-4-2-2-1. Leah WILLIAMS.
5-4-2-2-2. Rachel WILLIAMS.
5-4-2-2-3. Sarah WILLIAMS.
5-4-2-2-4. Kristin WILLIAMS.
5-4-2-3. Tim GEIGER. Son of Walter and Jane (SOUDERS) GEIGER, Jr.
Tim married Barb ___?___.
Tim and Barb live in Sandoval, Illinois.
Daughter of Tim and Barb (___?___) GEIGER:
5-4-2-3-1. Amanda GEIGER.
5-5. Adolph Merten GEIGER, born. 8 Apr 1901, son of of John B. and Caroline Josephine (MERTEN) GEIGER.
Adolph married Winifred POOL Apr 1936.
Son of Adolph Merten and Winifred (POOL) GEIGER:
5-5-1. James Allen GEIGER, born 3 Jun 1937.
James married Mary Catherine MINER 6 Jun 1959.
Children of James Allen and Mary Catherine (MINER) GEIGER:
5-5-1-1. child GEIGER.
5-5-1-2. child GEIGER.
5-5-1-3. child GEIGER.
George Henry MERTEN, born 15 Feb 1863, Illinois, son of Herman Heinrich Abraham and Anna Maria Elisabeth (EILERS) MERTEN. He died 4 Sep 1938.
George married Martha "Mattie" COPELAND 1881/82. She was born Sep 1863, Missouri.
On 28 Jun 1900, the census shows George H. (37) and Mattie (36) MERTENS living in Boles Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With them were their children, Bessie age 8; Earl age 7; and Gordon age 1. Also living with them was their nephew Carlos COPEHART age 21. (Note: this is probably COPELAND and not COPEHART.) Mattie had given birth to 3 children with all 3 living. George was a Dealer in General Merchandise.
On 3 May 1910, the census shows George H. (47) and Martha (46) MERTEN living in Boles Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With them were their children Carl B. age 17; and Gordon B. age 11. They also had an 18 year old servant girl living with them named Hallah KESSANK. George was a merchant. He had a general store. He owned his home and business free of morgage. Carl was working in his father's store.
On 28 Feb 1920, the census shows George H. (57) and Martha (57) MERTEN living in Boles Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With them was their adopted son Robert (BRIGLEY?) age 11. Also living with them was a border John COLEMAN age 40. George owned his home and farm free of morgage.
On 17 Jun 1930, the census shows George H. MERTEN age 67, living in Boles Township, Franklin County, Missouri. He was living with friends William and Addie K. SCHAFFERKOETTER. George was a notary public.
Three children and one adopted.
Children of George Henry and Mattie (COPELAND) MERTEN:
6-1. Bessie MERTEN, born Feb 1892, Franklin County, Missouri, daughter of George Henry and Mattie (COPELAND) MERTEN.
Bessie married William WELLS, 1907/1908. He was born Jan 1887, Missouri, son of Stephen and Louisiana WELLS. He died before 1920.
On 18 Apr 1910, the census show William (23) and Bessie (21) WELLS living in the 22nd Ward, St. Louis, Missouri. With them were thier two children Ethel age 1 and William, Jr. age 1 month. William was a Streetcar Conductor in St. Louis.
In 28 Feb 1920, the census shows the widowed Bessie WELLS age 31, living in Boles Township, Franklin County, Illinois. With her were her daughters, Ethel age 10 and Mildred age 8. Bessie was renting.
Children of William and Bessie (MERTEN) WELLS:
6-1-1. Ethel WELLS, born 1909/10, Missouri.
Ethel married Leo HAMM. The had no children.
6-1-2. William WELLS, Jr., born Mar 1910, Missouri. He died before 1920.
6-1-3. Mildred WELLS, born 1911/12, Missouri.
Mildred married Earnest ___?___.
6-2. Earl B. MERTEN, born Apr 1893, Franklin County, Missouri, son of George Henry and Mattie (COPELAND) MERTEN.
Earl married Flora ___?___, 1914/15.
On 28 Feb 1920, the census shows Earl (26) and Flora (29) MERTEN living in Boles Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With them were their children Margarette age 5; and Ruth age 1 year and 6 months. Earl owned his own home free of morgage. He worked at a grocery store.
On 12 Apr 1930, the census shows Earl B. (37) and Flora (40) MERTEN living on Church Street, Union, Franklin County, Missouri. With them were their children Margery age 15; Ruth age 11; and Bobby age 1 year and 9 months. They owned their own home and it was valued at $2,500.00. They owned a radio. Earl was a salesman.
6-2-1. Margarette "Margery" MERTEN, born 1914/15, Franklin County, Missouri.
6-2-2. Ruth MERTEN, born Aug 1918, Franklin County, Missouri.
6-2-3. Bobby MERTEN, born 1928, Franklin County, Missouri.
6-3. Gordon B. MERTEN, born Mar 1899, Franklin County, Missouri, son of George Henry and Mattie (COPELAND) MERTEN. He died 29 May 1974.
Gordon married Irene A. JONES 9 Aug 1921, Marion County, Illinois. They were both 22 years of age.
On 7 Jan 1920, the census shws Gordon MERTEN age 20, living in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. He was boarding. He was a foreman on the rail road. He was single.
On 11 Apr 1930, the census shows Gordon B. (31) and Irene (31) MERTEN living in Maplewood, St. Louis County, Missouri. With them were their daughters Marian F. age 7; and Alice age 3 years and 1 month. Gordon was a pharmacist at a drug store. They were renting their home and paying $40.00 a month in rent. They owned a radio.
Children of Gordon B. MERTEN:
6-3-1. Marian F. MERTEN, born 1922/23, Missouri.
6-3-2. Alice A. MERTEN, born 1927, Missouri.
6-4. Robert MERTEN, born 1908/09, Missouri. Adopted son of George Henry and Mattie (COPELAND) MERTEN.
Adolph Ernest �Dolphie� MERTEN, born 5 Oct 1870, son of Herman Heinrich Abraham and Anna Maria Elisabeth (EILERS) MERTEN. He died 27 Aug 1942.
Dolphie married Nancy MITCHELL 1993/94. She was born Sep 1863, Missouri.
On 16 Jun 1900, the census shows Adolph (29) and Nancy (36) MERTEN living in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri. Nancy had given birth to 2 children and both had died before the date of the census. Adolph was a farmer and he owned his farm free of morgage.
On 29 Apr 1910, the census shows Adolph E. (39) and Nancy (46) MERTEN living in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri. Living with them was Carl WEBER age 10. Adolph was a farmer and he owned his farm free of morgage.
On 27 Jan 1920, the census shows A. E. (49) and Nancy (56) MERTEN living in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With them was Carl WEBBER age 20. They owned their own home and farm free of morgage.
On 3 Apr 1930, the census shows A. E. (59) and Nancy (66) MERTEN living in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. They owned their own home and it was valued at $4,000.00. Dolphie's sister, Clara MERTEN age 55 was living with them.
They raised Carl T. WEBBER, as his parents died when he was young.
Dolphie was a farmer.
Children of Adolph Ernest and Nancy (MITCHELL) MERTEN:
9-1. a twin MERTEN. Died in infancy.
9-2. a twin MERTEN. Died in infancy.
9-3. Carl T. WEBBER, born Jun 1898, Kentucky, son of William Thomas and Augusta Emma (BRIDGEMAN) WEBBER.
Carl married Wilma ___?___, 1921/22. She was born 1901/02, Missouri.
In 1910, the census shows Carl living in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri. He was the brother of Nellie (WEBBER) GEIGER, wife of William Walter GEIGER, Adolph�s nephew. (See #5-4 and #10-1)
On 7 Apr 1930, the census shows Carl (31) and Wilma (28) WEBER living in Central Township, Franklin County, Illinois. They had two daughters living with them Lois age 4 years and 3 months; and Elianor age 2 years and 2 months. John was a merchant. He had a shoe store in Franklin County, Missouri. Carl owned his home and it was valued at $2,500.00. He owned a radio.
Carl was a twin. His twin brother, Clyde, died at about age 2.
Children of Carl T. and Wilma (___?___) WEBBER:
9-3-2. Lois WEBBER, born 1926, Franklin County, Missouri.
Lois lived most of her life in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. She moved to Panama City Beach, Florida later.
9-3-2. Elianor WEBBER, born 1928, Franklin County, Missouri.
Clara Gertrude MERTEN, born 15 May 1874, daughter of Herman Heinrich Abraham and Anna Maria Elisabeth (EILERS) MERTEN. He died 2 Nov 1970.
Clara raised Nellie WEBBER, who married Clara�s nephew, William Walter GEIGER.
(Nellie and Carl WEBBER were just two of eight children who were orphaned with the death of their mother. Their father put them into an orphanage in St. Louis.)
Clara had a poultry farm in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri.
Clara and her brother, Adolph, had connecting farms. They later moved into Union and built homes next to each other so that Nellie and Carl could be raised together.
On 29 Apr 1910, the census shows Clara MERTEN age 35 living in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With here was Nellie Weber age 12. Clara owned her own farm free of morgage.
On 22 Jan 1920, the census shows Clara G. MERTEN, age 45, living in Central Township, Franklin County, Missouri. With her was Nellie WEBER age 22. Clara owned her own home and poultry farm free of morgage.
In 1930, the census show Clara living with her brother, Adolph MERTEN.
Clara later move in with Nellie and Walter GEIGER in Marion County, Illinois.
Clara raised:
10-1. Nellie WEBBER, born 11 Aug 1896. (See #5-4)
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