Martz BiosClarence s/o Franklin <s/o David 1801 Northumberland Co PA+Hanna Evert
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Franklin Martz, son of David, was born Dec. 12, 1835,, in Northumberland county, was reared upon a farm and learned the carpenter's trade, following both farming and carpentry. He died near Paxinos, on his farm, in July, 1887, and is buried at the Blue church. His wife, Margaret (Fisher), a native of Northumberland county, daughter of John Fisher, still survives, residing at Paxinos. She is a member of the German Reformed Church, as was also Mr. Martz.They were the parents of a large family, five of whom are living: Edward H.; William, who lives in Shamokin; Bertha M., married to Frank Wertley; Catherine A., married to William Kriegbaum; and Clarence K.Clarence K. Martz was born April 9, 1873, received his education in the schools of the home locality and was reared upon the farm until he reached the age of nineteen. At that time he went to Elysburg to learn the trade of blacksmith with Joseph Lynn, remaining there for a period of five years, after which he went to Shamokin for a year. After that he carried on a farm in connection with his trade for some time, and in 1902 began business at his present stand, in Paxinos, where he has been doing business continuously since. It is a fine location, and he has built up a profitable custom, doing a general blacksmith and wheel-wright business. In 1907 he admitted William E. Fisher to a partnership in the business, the firm being known as Martz & Fisher. Mr. Martz has served his township in the capacity of supervisor, which office he has held for three years. He is a Republican in politics and in religion a Lutheran, belonging to St. Jacob's (Reed's) Church.Socially he holds membership in the P.O.S. of A. and in the Modern Woodmen of America.Mr. Martz married Julia A. Epler, daughter of Amos Epler, of Shamokin township, and to this union have been born two children, namely: Clara and Fred.
Son of Franklin, Grandson of David
CLARENCE K. MARTZ, blacksmith and wheelwright at Paxinos, Northumberland county, belongs to a family which has been settled in this county for over a century, being a son of Franklin Martz and grandson of David Martz.David Martz was born Oct. 15, 1802, in LowerEND OF PAGE 967Augusta township, Northumberland County, and died Nov. 11, 1855.Shortly after his marriage he located at Paxinos and owned and operated a fulling mill there, being quite successful in business.He was a respected man, and for many years was chosen to serve as justice of the peace at Paxinos.His wife, Hannah (Evert), born Oct. 6, 1804, died June 9, 1880, and they are buried at the Blue church in Ralpho township. Their children were:Elisa died unmarried; Henry, who was a teacher, died unmarried; Margaret married David Adams; Sarah married Samuel Artman; Franklin is mentioned below; Mary married Albert Fisher; David P. is a resident of Ralpho township, this county; John, twin of David, is deceased; Hannah married Jackson Hoffman; Susan died young.