Joseph Schertz

Notes:

Buried:
Fondu Lac Twp. Cemetery Find A Grave Memorial# 52431353

Joseph married Catherine Belsley (Pelzel, Bellesley) on 16 Dec 1851. Catherine (daughter of Michael Bellesley (Pelsey, Pelzel) and Katherina Schertz) was born on 12 Feb 1825 in St. Jean Kourtzerode, Moselle, FR; died on 13 May 1902; was buried in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. David Schertz was born in 1854.
2. Benjamin Franklin Schertz was born in 1856; died in 1925.
3. Mary A. Schertz was born in 1858; died in 1916.
4. Sarah Catherine (Katie) Schertz was born in 1860; died in 1944.
5. Fannie Schertz was born in 1862.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Miller, near Sarrebourg, Lorraine, France at Moulin Neuf, Buhl-Lorraine
• Immigration: 1831, Baltimore, MD
• Residence: Aug 1831, Peoria, IL
• Census: 1870, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL

Notes:

This is the David Shirtz who arrived on the same immigrant ship with the Schrocks (Jerrards) and Salzmans Spring 1831. He returned briefly to Bourscheid in 1836, then back to Illinois in 1837.
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The “Belsley-Sauder Genealogy” describes how David returned to Europe in 1835-36, apparently to collect inheritances due his three daughters Magdalena, Catherine, and Barbara from the estate of first wife Catherine Belsley. A few location names have been corrected for the sake of clarity in this letter he wrote home to second wife Anne Rocher:

“A heartily wished friendly greeting to you, my dear wife, and also to my children from me, David Schertz; from my brothers, and sisters-in-law, my sister, and all good friends and acquaintances; and wish the best for body and soul, what we dying mortals have to wish to one another. Remember me in your prayers, when you come before the Lord, which I, also, my dear wife and children, intend to do, as much as the dear Lord will come to our aid in our weakness.

“Further to relate that I, praise God, arrived in France, and really, the 17th of February, 1836 slept at Neuhof at my brother's, but full of solicitude how you are getting along in my absence, but place my trust in God that he will keep you safe in his care. Further, my dear wife, I will let you know that my trip to France was very pleasant. Firstly, the ocean voyage was bad. For several days we were in danger and peril of our lives; the weather was so unsettled and it stormed so hard that the wind drove us to England. Then with the omnipotence and might of God, we had good weather again. I must tell you the truth that it took me three months and eight days on my journey until I reached Blâmont.

“There I went immediately and visited Engel's wife, who, thank God, was hearty and well, together with the baby of Engel's daughter. I, though, felt sickly and stayed there three days until my tiredness felt a little better and I was rested a little. Then I rode to Sarrebourg and on the 15th of February I arrived at Lux [a local family], where I stayed until the next day, when I went with my brother Christian to Neuhof, to my brothers and sisters-in-law who received me with much joyful welcome.

“I also transacted my business immediately, especially I went to Mr. Loll who received me most courteously and waited on me fine. My dear wife, believe me, if anybody would give me 4,000 francs to make the trip again after I have reached home, I would politely thank them [and decline]. For this trip will be long remembered.

“Now, don't think I am sick, just tired and weak on account of the cold I got here and there on the trip, some from riding, and some from other sources that a traveler often meets.

“Otherwise, I am well and hope to leave France the 15th or 20th of March if it can be, with the help of God. Now, do not worry about me, for I will try without so much delay soon again to be with you, my dear wife and children.

...All send thousands of greetings, and I altogether commit you to the protection of the Most Highest, who will take us and you in his own kingdom, which is prepared for all the righteous, after our end. Now, my dear wife, also my children, keep on praying to God that we will be able to meet each other hearty and well and embrace each other. I am your faithful husband and you are my faithful wife till death do us part. Adieu, farewell. This letter I wrote at Mouckenhoff, or had written by Karl, who used to teach my children at Schneckenbusch.” David Schertz

Birth:
Buhl, Moselle, Lorraine, France? (Or Bebing?)

Immigration:
Along with Schrock and Salzman families.

Residence:
Along Farm Creek in Fondu Lac Twp., Tazewell Co., IL

Census:
The family can be found on this census.

Died:
“Bluetown”

Buried:
Schertz-Mosiman Cemetery

David married Anna Rocher (Rusche) on 30 Nov 1824 in St. Martin, Blâmont, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FR. Anna (daughter of Christophe Rusche and Anna Bellesley) was born in 1800; died in 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Fermier Au Couvent De Rinting A Bebing, Moselle

Notes:

Of Buhl-Lorraine.
http://gw.geneanet.org/index.php3?b=kraeuter2&lang=en;p=david;n=schertz

All children except last two born at Bebing in Moselle according to source .

Died:
Mouckenhof

Johannes married Anna Barbe Engel about 1784. Anna (daughter of Peter Engel and Anna Zehr) was born in 1757; died on 13 Jan 1825 in Buhl-Lorraine, Sarrebourg, Moselle, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna may be the daughter of Peter Engel and Anna Zehr according to source.
Another source gives her father as Christian Engel (1690-1765), a Cultivateur At Assenoncourt 1750.
Neither of these “father’s’” dates fit well with Anna’s. Source says her ancestry is not known.

Died:
Neuhof farm at reported age of 67

Christophe + Anna Bellesley. Anna was born in 1776; died on 24 Mar 1831 in Ligny, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• USR1: Fell From A Wagon Seat As The Family Was On Its Way To Sail To America

Notes:

Died:
On the way to emigrate to America (Ligny-en-Barrois, Meuse ?)

Notes:

A Mennonite farmer
He is said to have come from near Lorraine, from Bellegrade in Bischwald, (halfway between Falkenberg and Grosstännchen).
Lives in 1772 in one of the Hofhäuser to Rockershausen (Luisenhal) together with the miner Mathes BERNHARD.

Johann married Anna (Barbara) Ebersohl before 1764. Anna (daughter of Johannes (Anton) Ebersohl and Barbara Her (Hor)) died on 14 Mar 1801 in Saarbrücken, Saarland, GR; was buried on 16 Mar 1801 in Saarbrücken, Saarland, GR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Malstatt

Notes:

Possibly four or more children. Peter’s connection to Christian has not been proved.
Peter’s 1725 marriage to Anna Zehr is listed in Source.

Maurice Hebert has Anna Brenner(?) as a second wife. He has listed children as follows:
Christian, 1729
Jean, 1725
Nicolas (?), no date
Michel, 1735

Peter married Anna Zehr in 1725 in FR. Anna was born in 1700; died on 10 Sep 1746 in Hombourg Haut Bachmüle, St. Avold, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Bachmulhe