Johann Christian MERCKLIN

Birth:
19 Jul 1678
Schillersdorf, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Chr:
29 Dec 1678
Oberbronn, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death:
10 Apr 1766
Moselem Springs, Berks, Pennsylvania
Marriage:
6 Jan 1707
Lambsheim, Frankenthal, Pfalz, Germany
Sources:
Rootsweb.com
"Look behind your Mirror - Some descendants of Michael Rugh"
Ancestral File, Version 4.19
Pedigree Resource File
Internet IGI, Mar 2009
Will of Christian Merckel written 25 April 1749; Abstract of Wills and Administrations of Berks County, PA (FHL#974.816 )
Heuchelheim Frankenthal Church Records
Notes:
                   NAME:
    Johann Christian was known as John Christopher when he came to America.
BIRTH:
    Birthplace also listed as Metz, Alscace-Lorraine, France; Alsace, on the Rhine, Germany
NOTES:
    1. listed as legitimate son of Hans Georg Mercklin, master cartwright from Schulkersdorff (now Schillersdorf) located in Unter Elsass (Lower Alsace) - by (near) Buschweiler (now Bouxwiller) on marriage record to Anna Catharina Benner.
    2. Baptismal name was Johann Christmann MERCKLEN.

OCCUPATION:
    Master Cartwright
Anna Catharina BENNER
Birth:
2 Dec 1688
Lambsheim, Frankenthal, Pfalz, Germany
Death:
1760
Moselem Springs, Richmond, Berks, Pennsylvania
Research Citations:
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  • Ancestry
    • Notes:
                       NAME:
    Anna Catharina BENNER or BENDER
    Children
    Marriage
    1
    Johann Jacob MERCKLIN
    Chr:
    6 Aug 1708
    Heuchelheim, Palatinate, Pfalz, Germany
    Death:
     
    Marr:
     
    2
    Margaretha Catharina MERCKLIN
    Chr:
    17 Jun 1710
    Heuchelheim, Palatinate, Pfalz, Germany
    Death:
     
    Marr:
     
    3
    Johann Conrad MERCKLIN
    Chr:
    13 Oct 1711
    Heuchelheim, Palatinate, Pfalz, Germany
    Death:
    23 Sep 1712
    Lambsheim, Frankenthal, Pfalz, Germany
     
    Marr:
     
    4
    Maria Catharina MERCKLIN
    Chr:
    14 May 1713
    Heuchelheim, Palatinate, Pfalz, Germany
    Death:
    5 Jun 1713
    Lambsheim, Frankenthal, Pfalz, Germany
     
    Marr:
     
    5
    Anna Franzina MERCKLIN
    Chr:
    11 Feb 1717
    Heuchelheim, Palatinate, Pfalz, Germany
    Death:
    13 Jul 1782
    Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Johann Michael RUCH 
    Marr:
    16 Apr 1745
    Moselem, Berks, Pennsylvania 
    Notes:
                       NAME:
    Anna Frantzina MERCKLIN or MERKEL
DEATH:
    Died 13 Jul 1782 during an Indian attack at "Millers".
    6
    Maria Appolonia MERCKLIN
    Chr:
    23 Mar 1719
    Heuchelheim, Palatinate, Pfalz, Germany
    Death:
    28 Jan 1774
    Windsor, Berks, Pennsylvania
     
    Marr:
     
    7
    Johann George MERCKLIN
    Birth:
    17 Jul 1726
    Moselem Springs, Richmond, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Death:
    17 Feb 1779
    Richmond, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Maria Christina HILL 
    Marr:
    Abt 1729
    Berks, Pennsylvania 
    Research Citations:
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    • 8
    Johann Caspar MERCKEL
    Birth:
    16 Feb 1729/30
    Trappe, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Death:
    15 Feb 1814
    Cumru Twp., Berks, Pennsylvania
    Juliana GUERST 
    Marr:
    14 Apr 1758
    Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pe 
    Notes:
                       BIRTH:
    Birthdate also listed as 18 Mar 1728, Philadelphia.
BURIAL:
    Guerst Plot, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania

NOTE:
    Johann Casper is also listed as the son of Anna Catherina Bender.
    FCID:7571:407
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    Johann Christian Mercklin - Anna Catharina Benner

    Johann Christian Mercklin was born at Schillersdorf, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France 19 Jul 1678. His parents were Johann Georg Mercklin and Esther Hauss.

    He married Anna Catharina Benner 6 Jan 1707 at Lambsheim, Frankenthal, Pfalz, Germany . Anna Catharina Benner was born at Lambsheim, Frankenthal, Pfalz, Germany 2 Dec 1688 daughter of Johannes Bender and Anna Helena Esehelbacher .

    They were the parents of 8 children:
    Johann Jacob Mercklin christened 6 Aug 1708.
    Margaretha Catharina Mercklin christened 17 Jun 1710.
    Johann Conrad Mercklin christened 13 Oct 1711.
    Maria Catharina Mercklin christened 14 May 1713.
    Anna Franzina Mercklin christened 11 Feb 1717.
    Maria Appolonia Mercklin christened 23 Mar 1719.
    Johann George Mercklin born 17 Jul 1726.
    Johann Caspar Merckel born 16 Feb 1729/30.

    Johann Christian Mercklin died 10 Apr 1766 at Moselem Springs, Berks, Pennsylvania .

    Anna Catharina Benner died 1760 at Moselem Springs, Richmond, Berks, Pennsylvania .