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George Merkel

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George Merkel

Birth
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
13 Feb 1779 (aged 52)
Moselem Springs, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Moselem, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot
Row 11
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Probably Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (New England). His tombstone has been misread over the years leading to constant confusion (including a new memorial). From close examination of the records predating the internet, his date of birth was 1726, not 1729.
Probably Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (New England). His tombstone has been misread over the years leading to constant confusion (including a new memorial). From close examination of the records predating the internet, his date of birth was 1726, not 1729.

Inscription

George Merkel, Geborn Jany 27, 1729[6?] ob Feby 13, 1779. (JVT, Vol.1, p230)

Gravesite Details

Tombstone extremely weathered and now unreadable. I'm using transcripts from the 1900's (JVT)

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  • Created by: Glen Swartz
  • Added: Jul 22, 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20573772/george-merkel: accessed ), memorial page for George Merkel (27 Jul 1726–13 Feb 1779), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20573772, citing Zion Moselem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Moselem, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Glen Swartz (contributor 46889224).