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     Orpha Lucille Metsker married Robert Emmett Davault, son of Emmett Creigh Davault and Rebecca Sturgis, on 18 January 1935 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

     Samuel Wells Metsker was born on 25 March 1838 at Liberty, Henry Co., IN. He married Salome Spitler, daughter of Joseph M. Spitler and Maria Shellenbarger, on 6 October 1861 at Kansas. Samuel Wells Metsker died on 31 October 1907 at Lone Star, Douglas Co., KS, at age 69. He was buried in November 1907 at Colyer Cemetery, Worden, Douglas Co., KS, Findagrave #7568843.

     Augusta Cecilia Metteer was born on 16 July 1844 at Scott Co., IA.¹ She married James H. Reid on 9 March 1865 at Blue Grass, Scott Co., IA. Augusta Cecilia Metteer died on 31 January 1924 at Mitchellville, Polk Co., IA, at age 79. She was buried in February 1924 at Mitchellville Cemetery, Mitchellville, Polk Co., IA.

     Frederick F. Mettert married Catharine Gebhart, daughter of Johannes Gebhart and Christina Gebhart, on 30 June 1817.

     Jesse Mettler married Susannah Chilcote on 9 October 1854 at Hocking Co., OH.
Note: Land purchase record from land office at Chillicothe, approved 4 AUG 1858 at Washington, D.C., Township 11N, Range 18W, Section 22.

     Joshua Mettler was born on 6 January 1857 at Hocking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Jesse Mettler and Susannah Chilcote.¹ Joshua Mettler married Samantha Mills, daughter of Allen Mills and Elizabeth Raeger, at Hocking Co., OH. Joshua Mettler died on 5 January 1934 at age 76. He was buried in January 1934 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan, Hocking Co., OH, Findagrave #109559329.

     (?) Mettz was born circa March 1930 at Richardson Co., NE.¹ He was the son of Merle Windle Mettz and Grace E. Allen.¹ (?) Mettz died before April 1940 at Richardson Co., NE.

     Arthur Mettz was born on 25 May 1901 at Richardson Co. (probably), NE.¹ He was the son of James Elias Mettz and Hattie A. Windle.¹ Arthur Mettz lived on 26 April 1940 at 2202 Barada Street, Falls City, Richardson Co., NE, with his sister Esther Sheelds' family, single, race horse trainer.² He died on 2 March 1997 at Miami-Dade Co., FL, at age 95 Dates per SSDI.

     Barton Cartwright Mettz was born on 18 May 1833 at Illinois.¹ He married Margaret Scott on 2 June 1861 at Wisconsin.¹ Barton Cartwright Mettz died on 24 March 1918 at Falls City, Richardson Co., NE, at age 84.

     Esther Annabelle Mettz was born on 10 July 1905 at Richardson Co. (probably), NE.¹ She was the daughter of James Elias Mettz and Hattie A. Windle.¹ Esther Annabelle Mettz married Berlin G. Shields, son of George Otis Shields and Clara Barbara Smith, before April 1930.² Esther Annabelle Mettz lived on 26 April 1940 at 2202 Barada Street, Falls City, Richardson Co., NE.² She died on 7 April 1998 at Richardson Co., NE, at age 92 Dates per SSDI, last residence Falls City. She was buried in April 1998 at Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson Co., NE, Find A Grave Memorial# 64528849.

     James Elias Mettz was born on 23 March 1864 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of Barton Cartwright Mettz and Margaret Scott.² James Elias Mettz married Hattie A. Windle, daughter of Joseph Windle and Anna Belle Price, circa 1896.¹ James Elias Mettz married Dora (?) before April 1930.³ James Elias Mettz lived on 4 April 1930 at Falls City Precinct, Richardson Co., NE.³ He died in 1937.

     Jean Mettz was born circa 1926 at Richardson Co. (probably), NE.¹ She was the daughter of Merle Windle Mettz and Grace E. Allen.¹

     Joseph Mettz was born on 19 November 1921 at Richardson Co. (probably), NE.¹ He was the son of Merle Windle Mettz and Grace E. Allen.¹ Joseph Mettz lived in 1996 at 2707 Dawn Ridge Place, West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Merle Elsworth Mettz was born on 19 May 1928 at Richardson Co. (probably), NE.¹ He was the son of Merle Windle Mettz and Grace E. Allen. Merle Elsworth Mettz died on 31 January 2003 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 74 Dates per SSDI, last residence West Covina.

     Merle Windle Mettz was born on 9 February 1898 at Richardson Co. (probably), NE.¹ He was the son of James Elias Mettz and Hattie A. Windle.¹ Merle Windle Mettz began military service WW I service, Cpl., U.S. Army. He married Grace E. Allen, daughter of Edward Allen and Mary Fetzner, on 18 November 1920 at Jackson Co., MO. Merle Windle Mettz lived on 4 April 1930 at Falls City Precinct, Richardson Co., NE, Farming.² He died on 19 August 1996 at Orange Co., CA, at age 98 per California Death Index. He was buried in August 1996 at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 66732994.

     Mildred Mettz was born circa 1924 at Richardson Co. (probably), NE.¹ She was the daughter of Merle Windle Mettz and Grace E. Allen.¹

     Note: NAME: Mennonites of Washington Co., MD and Franklin Co., PA Conference, p. 77. Abraham Metz was born on 18 November 1794 at Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of John Metz and Magdalena Stouffer. Abraham Metz married Veronica Knisely circa 1818 at Franklin Co., PA. Abraham Metz married (?) Burkholder circa 1844 at Franklin Co., PA. Abraham Metz married Susanna Root circa 1848 at Franklin Co., PA. Abraham Metz died on 9 August 1877 at age 82. He was buried in August 1877 at Stouffers Burial Ground, Stoufferstown, Franklin Co., PA.

     Abraham Metz was born in 1824. He was the son of Abraham Metz and Veronica Knisely. Abraham Metz married Leah Besore on 19 January 1850 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA. Abraham Metz died on 17 April 1891.

     Abraham L. Metz was born on 26 December 1864 at Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of John N. Metz and Anna Lehman.

     Adella Metz was also known as Clara Belle Per "History of Carroll County, Illinois." She was born circa 1867 at Mt. Carroll Twp., Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel W. Metz and Rebecca Branthaver.¹

     Alfred Metz was born on 4 March 1851. He was the son of John N. Metz and Anna Lehman.

     Allison Metz was born circa 1859 at Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Henry Metz and Susan Wilkinson.¹

     Amanda Jane Metz was born on 3 June 1840 at Stoufferstown, Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of John Metz and Elizabeth (?) Amanda Jane Metz married John William Lackens, son of William Lackens and Eleanor Jane Mackey, on 29 December 1868 at Mercersburg, Franklin Co., PA. Amanda Jane Metz died on 10 September 1911 at Fostoria, Seneca Co., OH, at age 71.

     Anna Metz was born in 1838. She was the daughter of Abraham Metz and Veronica Knisely. Anna Metz died before 1845 at Franklin Co., PA.

     Anna Metz was born in 1845 at Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Metz and (?) Burkholder.

     Anna Metz was born circa 1864 at Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Metz and Susan Wilkinson.¹

     Barbara Metz was born in 1805 at Franklin or Somerset Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Metz and Magdalena Stouffer. Barbara Metz married Wilson J. Morrow, son of Joseph Wilson Morrow and Jane Shumaker, on 21 May 1829 at Middle Springs Presbyterian Church, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA. Barbara Metz lived in 1840 at Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA.² She lived on 30 August 1850 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.¹ She lived in 1870 at Peru, LaSalle Co., IL, with husband and son John.³ She died before 14 June 1880 at LaSalle Co., IL, Wilson J. Morrow, age 75, living with his son William's family, is listed as widowed on the 1880 census of Peru. No death or burial records for Barbara Morrow are found in Findagrave.com or other online searchable data -- presume she is buried in the Peru, Illinois vicinity. DLB 2018.

     Barbara Metz married William Frederick.

     Barbara Ann Metz was born on 9 December 1833 at Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of John Metz and Elizabeth (?) Barbara Ann Metz married John Shiffert. Barbara Ann Metz died on 10 March 1868 at age 34.

     Benjamin F. Metz was born on 27 October 1846 at Franklin Co., PA, 1900 census shows 1848, but he was listed as 3 years old on the 1850 census, on 21 SEP 1850.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham Metz and (?) Burkholder. Benjamin F. Metz married Sarah Ann Bitner in 1869 at Franklin Co., PA, eleven children born to the marriage, five living as of 1900.² Benjamin F. Metz lived on 11 June 1880 at Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA.³ He died on 21 April 1916 at Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA, at age 69.