Family:Johantheobald Mertz and Catherine Unknown (1)

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  1.   Will probated May 19, 1786, Liber GM2 - Folio 153
    Will summary from Western Maryland Genealogy, Vol 6, #1, published by Donna Valley Russell, 1990
    "Theobald Martz of Frederick Town. Will dtd. 9 March 1785, sick. To sons George and Balser: the new stone dwelling house adjoining the one I live in plus 1/4th of the lot said house stand on; also part of 4a tract" Stumbling Block" plus my mare and colt. Also to George: Negro girl Mary if he pays my funeral charges and debts.To son Peter: 1/4 of said lot. To son Henry, same, then to either of his siblings who shall support him decently. I particularly recommend him to George. To two daughters Elizabeth and Catherine Martz: dwelling house where I live and 1/4th of said lot. Balser and Henry to be allowed to occupy the shop and the room above the stairs for 3 years; also my desk. Residue of personal estate to be sold and money equally to George, Balser, Elizabeth, and Catherine. George executor. /German signature/ Wit.: A. Faw, Nicholas Tice, George Bare. Proved 19 May 1786 by first two (153-5)

    Naturalized in April 15,1761 in Frederick Md.
    (from Colonial Maryland Naturalizations, By Jeffrey A Wyand and Florence L Wyand. c 1973)
    Pioneers Of Old Monocacy
    The Early Settlement of Frederick County, Maryland
    1721-1743
    By Grace L. Tracey and John P. Dern
    Page 378
    Theobald Martz is shown on the Frederick County Muster Rolls, circa 1757.

    Maryland Historical Magazine Vol 9