He was married twice to (1) Elizabeth and (2) Eve and appears to have children by both - at total of 12 children. He was a Weaver.

BAPTISM: Johann George Merckel born Jun 28 1763 baptized July 17 1763 parents Henry Merckel and Juliana Shafftler Merckel, sponsors George and Catharina Amspacher. Friedensaal (Schuster's White) Church, Springfield Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1755-1801

York County Tax List.

George Merkle 0 acres 2 inhabitants 0 servants 0 negroes p 710 Shrewsbury Twp

Also on same list is Adam Roser 150 acres, 4 inhabitants, Lorentz Roser 56 acres 5 inhabitants. Christian Merkel and Jacob Merkle, Frederick Fraizer and Ludwig Fraizer are also on same list.

George Merkle (born 1775-1784) age too young?

Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Codorus, York, Pennsylvania

Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1

Number of Household Members Over 25: 1

George Markle (born 1771-1780) age too young?

Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Upper Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania

Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1

Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1

Free White Persons - Under 20: 4

Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1

Total Free White Persons: 7

living near Adam Markle age 30-39 and Shofes

WILL: George Markel dated June 4 1839 George Markel of Chanceford Co York, weaver, to my son Henry Markel the sum of $1, to my son George Markel $1, to my son Adam $1, to my son John $1, to my dau Eve married to Jacob Crout $1, and to my dau Barbara married to Peter Huron $1, to my dau Catherine married to Christian Shofe $1, to my dau Elizabeth m. to Jacob Miller $1, to my dau Lydia m George Miller $1, to my dau Peggy m to Samuel Deckman $1, to my son Samuel my young horse, to my dau Frenz Markel one bed, one check and spinning wheel she now uses and a cow to be chosen by her. The rest to my wife Eve and upon her death to be sold and divided equally between all my children. Witnesses Hugh Long, Jacob Dome. probated Jan 31 1843. WB S p 302

Orphan's Court September 9 1871. The Account of Samuel Markle, Admr. to the will annexed of George Markle, late of Chanceford twp, York Co deceased. George Markle died in the year 1842 seized of a certain real and personal estate, and left surviving him a widow Eve, also the following sons and daughters Henry, George, Adam, John, Samuel, Eve married to Jacob Crout, Barbara married to Peter Hurn, Catherine married to Christian Shofe, Elizabeth to Jacob Miller, Lydia married to George Miller, Peggy married to Samuel Deakman, and Fanny married to John Hawk. That since the death of said George Markel the following named children died, leaving children surviving them who are entitled to their parents share in said estate, children's name who are dead as follows to wit: Henry, George, Adam, Barbara, Catherine, Lydia, and Peggy that in the will of the decedent the following clause appears viz. "as to the rest of my real and personal property of which kind or nature so ever the same may be I leave and bequeath to my beloved wife Eve for her use during her natural life and as soon after he decease as can be done, it is my will and I order and direct the whole of my real and personal property be sold and divided equally betwixt my children share and share alike said will bearing date Jun 4, 1839 proved Jan 31, 1843. That Eve Markel the widow of said decedent died on the 30th day of April 1870. After the sale and paying all debts the balance left was $943.42. the audit 43.42 is deducted which leaves for distribution the amounts below

To John Markle (son of George) $75.

" Eve Crout daughter " " $75

" Barbara Hurn's share in said estate is awarded to Samuel Markel as per assignment in his hands $75.

" Samuel Markle (son) $75

" Elizabeth Miller (daughter) $75

" Freney Hawk (daughter) $75

7. To children and grandchildren of George Markle Jr. as follows:

Elizabeth $8.33 1/3

Lena $8.33 1/3

Phoebe $8.33 1/3

Sarah $8.33 1/3

Children of Matilda a daughter of George Markle Jr. who was married to -- Webster $8.33 1/3

Peter $8.33 1/3

Augustus $8.33 1/3

Constant $8.33 1/3

John $8.33 1/3

8. To children of Henry Markle deceased (name not known) $75

9. " children of Peggy Deckman deceased (name not known) $75

10. To children of Catherine Shofe, deceased, the mother's share is awarded viz:

To Hettie Eve $10.71 3/4

To Elizabeth $10.71 3/4

Zachariah $10.71 3/4

Henry $10.71 3/4

Rudolph $10.71 3/4

Ann $10.71 3/4

Fanny $10.71 3/4

11. children and grandchildren of Adam Markle deceased his share is awarded as follows:

To George $12.50

Jacob $12.50

Mary $12.50

Catherine $12.50

Nancy being dead her share is awarded to her children name not know 12.50

Susan being dead she having been married to Strom by who she had one child and then afterwards was married to Jack Miller and left children her share is awarded to these children $12.50

To children of Lydia Miller deceased $75.00

To children of Henry Markle deceased is awarded his share

To John $9.37 1/2

Henry $9.37 1/2

Peggy $9.37 1/2

George $9.37 1/2

Charles $9.37 1/2

Dina $9.37 1/2

Polly $9.37 1/2

Jacob dead but left children. Jacob's share to his children $9.37 1/2

Total $900.00

All of which is submitted J.W. Heller Auditor Nov. 24, 1871