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Joannes Jacobus Wolff

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  1. 1.  Joannes Jacobus Wolff was christened on 9 Apr 1754 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

    Joannes married Maria Catharina Goetz on 23 Jan 1788 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Joannes Adamus Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1799 in Kuhardt, Bavaria, Germany; died on 11 Sep 1872.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joannes Adamus Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joannes1) was born on 17 May 1799 in Kuhardt, Bavaria, Germany; died on 11 Sep 1872.

    Joannes married Eva Margaretha Bolz on 28 Aug 1827 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Eva (daughter of Matthäus Bolz and Apollonia Lösch) was born on 14 Aug 1802 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened on 14 Aug 1802 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 28 Aug 1827 in Bavaria, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Margaretha Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1822 in Bavaria, Germany; died on 30 Jul 1881 in St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri.
    2. 4. Joannes Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1830 in Bavaria, Germany.
    3. 5. Francisca Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1833 in Bavaria, Germany.
    4. 6. Apollonia "Lena" Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1837 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened on 21 Feb 1837 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 14 Nov 1907 in Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Nov 1907 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    5. 7. Georg Adam Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1840 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 9 May 1928 in Bavaria, Germany.
    6. 8. Carolus Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1844 in Bavaria, Germany; was christened on 13 Aug 1844 in Kuhardt, Bavaria, Germany.
    7. 9. Catharina Wolff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1846 in Bavaria, Germany; was christened on 25 Mar 1846 in Kuhardt, Bavaria, Germany; died on 10 Apr 1846 in Bavaria, Germany.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Margaretha Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 25 Dec 1822 in Bavaria, Germany; died on 30 Jul 1881 in St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1844; Christine Sackel. He was born about 1826 in Württemberg, Germany. Issue: 1. Andrew Seckel (c1850-____) 2. Louisa Seckel (c1854-____) 3. George Seckel (c1855-____) 4. Mina Seckel (c1857-____) 5. Chas. Seckel (c1859-____) 6. Karl Seckel (c1860-____) 7. Christopher Seckel (c1862-____) 8. Caroline Seckel (c1865-____)
    • Census: 1860, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri; : 36
    • Census: 1880, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri; She is listed as a widow; : 56

    Notes:

    Name:


  2. 4.  Joannes Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 29 Jul 1830 in Bavaria, Germany.

  3. 5.  Francisca Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 10 Nov 1833 in Bavaria, Germany.

  4. 6.  Apollonia "Lena" WolffApollonia "Lena" Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 20 Apr 1837 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened on 21 Feb 1837 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 14 Nov 1907 in Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Nov 1907 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 12 Sep 1881, New York City, New York; They sailed on board the SS Stella from Amsterdam
    • Residence: 1885, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
    • Census: 1900, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; : 63

    Notes:

    Name:


    Birth:
    Virtually every record has a different birth date. I am using the one from the German records as the closest to the event.

    Apollonia married Conrad Merdian on 24 Mar 1866 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany. Conrad (son of Georg Anton Merdian and Margaretha Hatzenbühler) was born on 10 Dec 1838 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; was christened on 10 Dec 1838 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 9 Oct 1919 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 11 Oct 1919 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Adam Merdian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1859 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 20 Jan 1939 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 23 Jan 1939 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    2. 11. Anton Merdian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1861 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 22 Jan 1930 in Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 24 Jan 1930 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    3. 12. Margaret Elizabeth Merdian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1865 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 18 Jul 1941 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Jul 1941 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    4. 13. Frank Merdian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 9 Jun 1947 in Shales Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 12 Jun 1947 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    5. 14. John Merdian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; was christened on 26 Jan 1869 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 27 May 1943 in Shaler Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 31 May 1943 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    6. 15. Elizabeth Rose "Lisy" Merdian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1870 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; was christened on 14 Nov 1870 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany.
    7. 16. Catharina Merdian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1876 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany.

  5. 7.  Georg Adam Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 11 Feb 1840 in Kuhardt, Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 9 May 1928 in Bavaria, Germany.

  6. 8.  Carolus Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 12 Aug 1844 in Bavaria, Germany; was christened on 13 Aug 1844 in Kuhardt, Bavaria, Germany.

  7. 9.  Catharina Wolff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 24 Mar 1846 in Bavaria, Germany; was christened on 25 Mar 1846 in Kuhardt, Bavaria, Germany; died on 10 Apr 1846 in Bavaria, Germany.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Adam MerdianAdam Merdian Descendancy chart to this point (6.Apollonia3, 2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 25 Aug 1859 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 20 Jan 1939 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 23 Jan 1939 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: Adam "billed" himself as the seventh son of a 7th son. As such he felt he had special powers. He would read the Bible over someone and lay hands on them and they would be healed. He believed that he could heal Mike Nolan of his epilepsy, but Mike would not let him try.
    • Immigration: 12 Sep 1881, New York City, New York; On 12 September 1881, he sailed with his parents on board the SS Stella from Amsterdam to New York City.
    • Naturalization: 25 Aug 1888, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He petitioned for naturalization on 25 August 1888.
    • Census: 1900, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; On the 1900 US Census, he was listed a carpet weaver, aged 40, living at 3 High Street, Etna, Pennsylvania.
    • Census: 1910, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; On the 1910 US Census, he is listed as a water tender at a blast furnace, aged 50, living in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
    • Census: 1920, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; On the 1920 US Census, he is listed as a laborer in a steel mill, aged 60, living in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
    • Census: 1930, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; On the 1930 US Census, he was listed as a widower, aged 71,and was living with his son, Louis at 211 Powers Alley, Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
    • Residence: 1934, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; In 1934 he lived at 31 South Strauis Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    • Obituary: 21 Jan 1939; His obituary was dated 21 January 1939.
    • Last Full Review: 30 Jun 2020

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    He died at the home, 509 Allegheny Avenue, Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, of his daughter, Mary Mallinder, of chronic myocarditis.

    Adam married Catherine "Kate" Glatz in 1883. Catherine was born in Apr 1865 in Germany; died on 4 Nov 1925 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 7 Nov 1925 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Anton Merdian Descendancy chart to this point (6.Apollonia3, 2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 22 Oct 1861 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 22 Jan 1930 in Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 24 Jan 1930 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1889; Apollonia Gumbracht. She was born Setember 1861 in Germany. Issue: 1. Amelia Merdian (1891-1977) 2. Frederick Merdian (1893-1910) 3. Louisa Merdian (1895-1985) 4. Bertha Merdian (1897-1922) 5. Marcella Elizabeth Merdian (1899-1890) 6. Eleanora Merdian (1901-1979) 7. Alfred Joseph Merdian (1903-1933) 8. Antoniette Merdian (1905-1996)
    • Naturalization: 5 Oct 1892; He partitioned for citizenship
    • Census: 1900, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; : 38
    • Census: 1920, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a weaver in a carpet shop; Address:
      274 Butler Street
    • Residence: 1930, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Address:
      274 Butler Street


  3. 12.  Margaret Elizabeth MerdianMargaret Elizabeth Merdian Descendancy chart to this point (6.Apollonia3, 2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 6 Dec 1865 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 18 Jul 1941 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Jul 1941 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1881; She came to America in 1881.
    • Census: 1910, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 44, living in O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania.
    • Census: 1920, McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 55, living on 208 Singer Avenue, McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • Census: 1930, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 65, living on 1250 Faulkner Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    • Census: 1940, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 76, living on 1119 Newcomer Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a widow and a naturalized citizen.
    • Residence: 1941, Sheraden, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; At the time of her death, she was living on 1119 Emporia Street, Sheraden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    • Obituary: 19 Jul 1941; SAHR— On Friday. July 18. Margaret Merdian. beloved wife of the late Albert Sahr; survived by 4 son and 5 daughters. Friends will he received at the family home. 1119 Emporia St.. Sheradcn. Pittsburgh. Pa., until Tuesday at 8 :3rt a. m.. High mass of requiem at Holy Innocents Crunch at 9 a. m. Published by The Pittsburgh Press, 19 July 1941
    • Last Full Review: 18 Jan 2022

    Notes:

    Name:


    Buried:
    She is buried in plot R-39-3.

    Died:
    She died at Marcy Hospital of an intestinal obstruction.

    Margaret married Albert M. Sahr on 11 Nov 1884 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Albert (son of Conrad Sahr and Maria Wenz) was born on 11 Nov 1863 in Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; died on 24 May 1933 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 27 May 1933 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Adam Albert Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1886 in Pennsylvania .
    2. 18. Louise Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1888 in Pennsylvania.
    3. 19. Marie Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1889 in Pennsylvania; died on 2 Feb 1990 in Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
    4. 20. John Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1891 in Pennsylvania; died on 13 Mar 1929 in Shaler Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 18 Mar 1929 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    5. 21. Louis Leo Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1894 in Rankin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Sep 1969 in Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 12 Sep 1969 in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    6. 22. Margaret Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1897 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 20 May 1934 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 2 Jun 1934 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    7. 23. Albert Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1901 in Pennsylvania.
    8. 24. Lauretta "Letty" Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1902 in Pennsylvania; died in Jan 1978 in Pennsylvania.
    9. 25. Gertrude E. Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1904 in Pennsylvania; died on 16 Feb 1994; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
    10. 26. Francis Joseph Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1907 in Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 17 Mar 1907 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Dec 1993 in North Hills, Los Angeles County, California.
    11. 27. Catherine Sahr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1910 in Pennsylvania; died on 30 May 2001 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

  4. 13.  Frank Merdian Descendancy chart to this point (6.Apollonia3, 2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 9 Jun 1947 in Shales Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 12 Jun 1947 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN: 200-07-8137
    • Married: say 1895; Catherine Haser. She was born November 1874 in Pennsylvania. Issue: 1. Raymond Merdian (1897-____) 2. Elizabeth Merdian (c1901-____) 3. Flora C. Merdian (c1904-____) 4. Mary Merdian (1912-____)
    • Census: 1900, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; : 31
    • Census: 1910, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a blacksmith.; : 41; Address:
      305 Butler Street
    • Census: 1920, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a blacksmith in a steel company; Address:
      305 Butler Street
    • Census: 1930, Shaler Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a blacksmith in a steel works.; : 60; Address:
      828 Butler Street
    • Census: 1940, Shaler Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; : 71; Address:
      828 Butler Street

    Notes:

    Name:


  5. 14.  John Merdian Descendancy chart to this point (6.Apollonia3, 2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; was christened on 26 Jan 1869 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; died on 27 May 1943 in Shaler Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 31 May 1943 in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1879
    • Married: 1897; Mary Staub, the daughter of Mary _____. She was born October 1874 in Pennsylvania. Issue: 1. Joseph Merdian (1897-1900) 2. Alma Merdian (1900-____) 3. Collette Merdian (c1902-____) 4. Elizabeth Merdian (1904-1976_) 5. John Joseph Merdian (1908-1909) 6. Helen Merdian (c1918-____)
    • Census: 1900, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; : 30
    • Census: 1910, Aspinwall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a janitor in an office building; : 40; Address:
      213 Secard Street
    • Census: 1920, Aspinwall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a laborer; : 51; Address:
      213 Second Street
    • Census: 1930, Aspinwall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a janitor; : 60; Address:
      213 Second Street
    • Census: 1940, Aspinwall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; He is listed as a carpeter; : 70; Address:
      213 Second Street

    Notes:

    Name:


  6. 15.  Elizabeth Rose "Lisy" Merdian Descendancy chart to this point (6.Apollonia3, 2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 13 Nov 1870 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany; was christened on 14 Nov 1870 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 29

    Notes:

    Name:


  7. 16.  Catharina Merdian Descendancy chart to this point (6.Apollonia3, 2.Joannes2, 1.Joannes1) was born on 12 May 1876 in Ottersheim, Germersheim, Rhineland-Pfatz, Germany.


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