of Pickaway County, Ohio · documented from the public record
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Jacob Merz b. 1859
parentsJohn Merz
Jacob Merz⚭ Elizabeth Schlagetter
childrenFrank H. Merz · W. Robert Merz · Anna L. Merz
Their story
What the record says
Given name garbled in OCR ('COB ME-RZ'), likely Jacob.
Dealer in staple and fancy groceries at Circleville, in business ~28 years.
Born 1859, son of John Merz.
Graduated Circleville High School.
Clerked two years for C. R. Goldfredrick, then opened his own grocery at Watt and Pickaway streets.
Lifelong Democrat.
Served 12 years as president of the City Council.
Married Elizabeth Schlagetter in 1880.
Son Frank H. is a practicing dentist.
W. Robert assists in the store.
Anna L. studying at the Conservatory of Music of Lima.
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