This Henry is likely grandson of Johann Heinrich Markel 1732-1783 buried in the same churchyard (possibly by his son Johann Henry Markel) He married first to Elizabeth Kildough and then to an Anna per censuses and other records. He has been confused with his cousins of the same name Henry. This Henry stayed in York. Another Henry (son of George) also married an Elizabeth to confuse it further.
BIRTH: Calculated from date of death. He is likely the son of Jacob who had children being baptized at the Friedensaal church where he is buried.
MARRIAGE: Merkle, Henry m. Elizabeth Kildau (Hopewell Twp) Feb 24th, per Gazette March 21, 1820
CENSUS: 1830
(Several Henry's in 1830 census but this one has 4 children under 10 likely this Henry and Elizabeth. and living next to Zeiglers (Seven Valleys)
Henry Merkle [Henry Markle] (born 1791-1800)
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Codorus, York, Pennsylvania
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
1830; Census Place: Codorus, York, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 160; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 0020634
CENSUS: 1850
Henry Markle 55 born PA
Elizabeth Markle 55
Adam Markle 18
Elias Markle 20 laborer
Susan Markle 15
1850; Census Place: South Codorus, York, Pennsylvania; Roll M432_839; Page: 391A; Image: 510.
Henry Markle 65
Anna Markle 55 (appears to be second wife)
Franklin Hutten 8
1860; Census Place: Codorus, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1200; Page: 18; Image: 23; Family History Library Film: 805200.
Two of his sons moved to Juniata Co PA ca 1850s which on the way north to Centre Co PA where Johann Henry Markel d. 1853 Centre Co had moved.
He had children Sarah (Markel) Markel d. 1904, Solomon d. 1901, Rebecca (Markel) Baird d. 1913, Elias d. 1864, Adam d. 1917, and Susan m ?
This Henry is likely grandson of Johann Heinrich Markel 1732-1783 buried in the same churchyard (possibly by his son Johann Henry Markel) He married first to Elizabeth Kildough and then to an Anna per censuses and other records. He has been confused with his cousins of the same name Henry. This Henry stayed in York. Another Henry (son of George) also married an Elizabeth to confuse it further.
BIRTH: Calculated from date of death. He is likely the son of Jacob who had children being baptized at the Friedensaal church where he is buried.
MARRIAGE: Merkle, Henry m. Elizabeth Kildau (Hopewell Twp) Feb 24th, per Gazette March 21, 1820
CENSUS: 1830
(Several Henry's in 1830 census but this one has 4 children under 10 likely this Henry and Elizabeth. and living next to Zeiglers (Seven Valleys)
Henry Merkle [Henry Markle] (born 1791-1800)
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Codorus, York, Pennsylvania
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
1830; Census Place: Codorus, York, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 160; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 0020634
CENSUS: 1850
Henry Markle 55 born PA
Elizabeth Markle 55
Adam Markle 18
Elias Markle 20 laborer
Susan Markle 15
1850; Census Place: South Codorus, York, Pennsylvania; Roll M432_839; Page: 391A; Image: 510.
Henry Markle 65
Anna Markle 55 (appears to be second wife)
Franklin Hutten 8
1860; Census Place: Codorus, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1200; Page: 18; Image: 23; Family History Library Film: 805200.
Two of his sons moved to Juniata Co PA ca 1850s which on the way north to Centre Co PA where Johann Henry Markel d. 1853 Centre Co had moved.
He had children Sarah (Markel) Markel d. 1904, Solomon d. 1901, Rebecca (Markel) Baird d. 1913, Elias d. 1864, Adam d. 1917, and Susan m ?
Inscription
Henry Markel died Jun 12, 1867 Aged 72 years 2 mo. & 21 days.
Gravesite Details
buried two rows behind John Heinrich Markel Sr. d 1783, likely his grandfather.
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