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          Theresia Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, was born on 12 February 1872 in Henry Joseph Mertens farm, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.¹
     Theresia died in St. Louis, Missouri.¹ She was buried in Missouri.¹ Theresia Mertens was named for an unknown person Theresia Mertens was named for an unknown person , She was named after her grandmother Theresia Loethen.¹ She lived with James Morrow after 1891 in Missouri.¹
     Theresia married James Morrow in September 1897 at Missouri.¹

          Catherine Hubertina Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, was born on 23 March 1879 in Henry Joseph Mertens farm, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.¹ She was baptized Her godparents were Hubert Scheulen and Catheriana Herx..¹

     
     Her father died a month before she was born. Her mother had 8 children to support . . . the oldest was 17 years. She lived on an 80 acre farm. She did all kinds of farm work. She made more than 300 quilts. Her favorite saying was "I'd rather be an old man's darling than a young man's slave."
She was employed for several years at Dix Nursery.
She was survived by:
54 step grandchildren
143 step great-grandchildren and step great-great-grandchidren.^2,1      Johanna K. Korsmeyer, daughter of Herman Korsmeyer and Anna Graessle, was born on 26 April 1906 in Honey Creek, Cole County, Missouri.^2,1
     Johanna was enumerated as the daughter of Anna Graessle under the name of "Johanna Korsmeyer" on the 1910 U.S. Census at Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, she is a four-year-old white female who was born in Missouri. Her father was born in Germany and her mother in Missouri.³
     Johanna (her first marriage)married Peter Paul Otto Mertens (his third marriage) , son of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, on 5 September 1946 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; Eloped.^2,1 Johanna K. Korsmeyer lived in 1981 in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.⁴
     Johanna K. Korsmeyer was listed in Augusta Mertens's obituary as surviving.⁴ Johanna K. Korsmeyer lived in 1988 in Ballwin, St. Louis County, Missouri.^5,6
     Johanna K. Korsmeyer was listed in Harry Joseph Rackers's obituary on 13 June 1988 as surviving.⁶
     Johanna K. Korsmeyer was listed in Edward Theodore Mertens's obituary on 31 August 1988 as surviving.⁵ Johanna K. Korsmeyer was employed by Dix Nursery, for many years, at Missouri before 1990 where she showed her "green thumb" and her love of plants.¹ She lived in 1991 in Missouri.^7,8
     Johanna K. Korsmeyer was listed in William Francis Mertens's obituary on 18 October 1991 as surviving.⁸
     Johanna K. Korsmeyer was listed in Clara Anna Mertens's obituary on 6 November 1991 as surviving.⁷ Johanna K. Korsmeyer lived circa 1992 at 1306 West Main Street in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She lived in 1996 at St. Joseph's Home For The Aged in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.¹ She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality. before 1997 at Missouri.¹ Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 15 November 1997 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.¹
     Johanna is also survived by 54 step grandchildren and 143 step great-grandchildren and step great-great-grandchildren.¹
     Her funeral service was held on 16 November 1997 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, with the Reverand Micael A. coleman officiating. the pallbearers included Stephen Edward Mertens and Ralph Veit. Gift Bearers were Ronald Frank, Fred Mertens, and Richard Schulte.^2,1 Johanna K. Korsmeyer was buried on 16 November 1997 in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, the funeral director was Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Missouri.^2,1
     Johanna K. Korsmeyer was mentioned in Alice Marie Mertens's obituary on 8 June 2003 as preceding the deceased in death.⁹

     James Morrow lived after 1891 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     James was a cigar wrapper. after 1897 at Missouri.¹
     James married Theresia Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, in September 1897 at Missouri.¹
     James died in Missouri.¹ He was buried in Missouri.¹

          Henry J. Cassmeyer was born in 1864.¹
     Henry married Maria Margaret "Mary" Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, in January 1891 at Missouri.²
     Henry J. Cassmeyer was a sponsor for Augusta Mertens's baptism on 5 January 1913 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.³ Henry J. Cassmeyer was buried in 1939 in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery in Osage Bend, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Henry died in 1939.¹

     
     John married Anna Gertrude "Annie" Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, in October 1889 at St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     John Heislen was a sponsor for Louis John Mertens's baptism on 28 June 1908 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.²

     
     Ben married Anna Maria Gertrude "Gertie" Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, in October 1912 at Missouri.¹ Ben Krummen was buried in St. Ann Cemetery in Folk, Osage County, Missouri.¹

     
     Francis married Anna Marie Christine Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, in 1890 at St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Francis Twehaus was a sponsor for Frances Marie Mertens's baptism on 13 November 1910 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.²

     Mary M. Schnieders lived after 1886 in St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Mary married William Joseph Mertens, son of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, in June 1886 at Missouri.²

     
     Martin married Maria Magdalena Catharina "Lena" Mertens, daughter of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, in 1880 at St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Martin died before 1930.²

          Stephen Joseph Mertens, son of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, was born in September 1827 in Latum, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany.^1,2
     Stephen Joseph Mertens immigrated along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 15 February 1837 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, traveling arriving on the Brig Charles Ferdinand.³
Stephen Joseph Mertens moved along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 14 April 1837 from he arrived at New Westphalia from New Orleans with Father Johann H. Meinkmann who also accompanied them on the Brig Charles Ferdinand from Germany to New Orleans. Henrietta Bruns, wife of Doctor Bernard David Bruns, mentioned their arrival date in a letter to Germany. to Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁴ Stephen Joseph Mertens was confirmed on 14 October 1838 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; Confirmed by Bishop Rosati.^4,5 He was naturalized in 1856.⁶
     Stephen (his first marriage) married Angela Catherina Holdenbeck, daughter of Catherine (?), on 15 January 1856 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Missouri; Father A. Eysvolgel S.J. performed the ceremony.^7,4
In 1860 Stephen Joseph Mertens farmed at Crawford Township in Osage County, Missouri.²
     Angela and Stephen Joseph Mertens lived in 1860 at Crawford Township in Missouri. Residing with them were.²
     Stephen is a head of household, under the name of ""Stephen Mertens"", on the 1860 U. S. Census for Crawford Township, Missouri. He was identified as listed as a 34-year-old male born in Prussia. His real estate is valued at $1200.00 and his personal estate at $700.00.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Angela Catherina, his son Joseph and Lorenz, his daughter Magdalena, his mother-in-law Catherine (?).² Stephen Joseph Mertens lived with Johann H. "John" Mertens in April 1866 at Henry Joseph Mertens farm in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; John and Maria purchased the Mertens home place from his brothers Stephen and Lorenz and his sister Anna Christina Poepping for $1,125. He borrowed $875 from Lorenz at six percent interest to finance the purchase from his father's estate. The property consisted of 400 acres of unfarmable rocky hillsides and was located five miles from Westphalia on Missouri highway 133.⁸
     Stephen Joseph Mertens witnessed the probate of the estate of Henry Joseph Mertens on 31 May 1866 at Missouri.⁹
     "St. George's Church, at Linn, was organized by Rev. John B. Goeldlin, S. J., in 1867, with the following members: J. J. Kloeppel, S. Otto, And. Stephanitsch, J. Dobiasch, F. H. Grunhard, J. F. Luecke, P. Schneider, G. Fechter, W. Nilges, S. Mertens, C. Brandt and J. Blum."¹⁰
     Stephen (his second marriage) married Catharina Bockwinkel (her second marriage) on 31 August 1880 at Rich Fountain, Osage County, Missouri.⁶
     Stephen died in 1903 in Missouri.⁶ He was buried in 1903 in St. George Cemetery in Linn, Osage County, Missouri.⁶

          Peter Lorenz Mertens, son of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, was born on 16 March 1830 in Latum, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany.¹
     Peter Lorenz Mertens immigrated along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 15 February 1837 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, traveling arriving on the Brig Charles Ferdinand.²
Peter Lorenz Mertens moved along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 14 April 1837 from he arrived at New Westphalia from New Orleans with Father Johann H. Meinkmann who also accompanied them on the Brig Charles Ferdinand from Germany to New Orleans. Henrietta Bruns, wife of Doctor Bernard David Bruns, mentioned their arrival date in a letter to Germany. to Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.³ Peter Lorenz Mertens was confirmed on 14 October 1838 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; by Bishop Rosati.^4,3
     Peter married Anna Gertrude Schers on 10 January 1854 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Missouri. Marriage ceremony performed by Father O. G. Boschots.^5,3,6 Peter Lorenz Mertens lived circa 1855 at Linn Creek Township in Loose Creek, Osage County, Missouri.⁶ He was naturalized in 1856.⁶ He lived with Johann H. "John" Mertens in April 1866 at Henry Joseph Mertens farm in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; John and Maria purchased the Mertens home place from his brothers Stephen and Lorenz and his sister Anna Christina Poepping for $1,125. He borrowed $875 from Lorenz at six percent interest to finance the purchase from his father's estate. The property consisted of 400 acres of unfarmable rocky hillsides and was located five miles from Westphalia on Missouri highway 133.⁷
     Peter Lorenz Mertens witnessed the probate of the estate of Henry Joseph Mertens on 31 May 1866 at Missouri.⁸
     Peter is a head of household, under the name of "Lorenz Mertens", on the 1880 U. S. Census for Linn Township, Osage County, Missouri. He was identified as a 50-year-old white male who is a farmer. He was born in Prussia as were his parents. He is unable to read or write English, but reads and writes the German language.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Anna Gertrude, his sons Wilhelm Carl, Jacob P., Henry J. and Adolph, his nephew Lorenz Mertens, a servant Mary Peele (no known relationship).⁹
     Peter died on 25 November 1902 at Linn Creek Township in Missouri at age 72.¹⁰ He was buried in December 1902 in Our Lady of Help Catholic Cemetery in Frankenstein, Osage County, Missouri.⁶

          Anna Christina Mertens, daughter of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, was born circa 1826 in Latum, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany.¹
     Anna Christina Mertens immigrated along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 15 February 1837 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, traveling arriving on the Brig Charles Ferdinand.²
Anna Christina Mertens moved along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 14 April 1837 from he arrived at New Westphalia from New Orleans with Father Johann H. Meinkmann who also accompanied them on the Brig Charles Ferdinand from Germany to New Orleans. Henrietta Bruns, wife of Doctor Bernard David Bruns, mentioned their arrival date in a letter to Germany. to Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.³ Anna Christina Mertens was confirmed on 15 October 1838 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; Confirmed by Bishop Rosati.^4,3 A contract for the marriage of Anna Christina Mertens and Francis Xavier Poepping was signed on 16 January 1846 at Missouri; The pre-nuptial agreement stated that in the event of the death of either pary, that party's entire estate would go to the other party with nothing going to eithers children.⁵
     Anna married Francis Xavier Poepping on 27 January 1846 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Missouri. Officiated by Father Ferdiand Helias, S. J.³
     Anna Christina Mertens and Francis Xavier Poepping purchased Sold 90 acres of land to G. H. Hake for $425, probably in preparation for leaving area. at Missouri on 12 February 1855.⁵ Anna Christina Mertens lived with Francis Xavier Poepping in June 1865 at St. Martin Township in St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota; Minnesota 1865 State Census.⁵ Anna Christina Mertens lived with Johann H. "John" Mertens in April 1866 at Henry Joseph Mertens farm in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; John and Maria purchased the Mertens home place from his brothers Stephen and Lorenz and his sister Anna Christina Poepping for $1,125. He borrowed $875 from Lorenz at six percent interest to finance the purchase from his father's estate. The property consisted of 400 acres of unfarmable rocky hillsides and was located five miles from Westphalia on Missouri highway 133.⁶
     Anna Christina Mertens witnessed the probate of the estate of Henry Joseph Mertens on 31 May 1866 at Missouri.⁷

      Angela Catherina Holdenbeck was also known as Angela Catherine Holdenlock.²      Angela Catherina Holdenbeck, daughter of Catherine (?), was born circa 1835 in Oldenburg, Kreisfrie Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany.^1,3
     Angela married Stephen Joseph Mertens (his first marriage) , son of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, on 15 January 1856 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; Father A. Eysvolgel S.J. performed the ceremony.^2,4
     Angela and Stephen Joseph Mertens lived in 1860 at Crawford Township in Osage County, Missouri. Residing with them were.³
     Angela was enumerated with her husband, Stephen Joseph Mertens under the name of "Catherine Mertens" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Crawford Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 25-year-old female who was born in Prussia.³
     Angela died on 24 March 1880 at Linn Post Office in Crawford Township, Osage County, Missouri.¹ She was buried in St. George Cemetery in Linn, Osage County, Missouri.¹

          Anna Gertrude Schers was born in April 1834 in Germany.¹
     Anna married Peter Lorenz Mertens, son of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, on 10 January 1854 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri. Marriage ceremony performed by Father O. G. Boschots.^2,3,4
     Anna Gertrude Schers witnessed the baptism of Anna Gertrude "Annie" Mertens on 24 February 1866 at Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁵
     Anna was enumerated as the wife of Peter Lorenz Mertens under the name of "Anna Mertens" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Linn Township, Osage County, Missouri. She was listed as a 46-year-old white female who keeps house. She reads and writes in German, but not in English. She and both her parents were born in Prussia.⁶ Anna Gertrude Schers was buried in Our Lady of Help Catholic Cemetery in Frankenstein, Osage County, Missouri.⁴
     Anna died on 26 March 1910 at Linn Creek Township in Loose Creek, Osage County, Missouri, at age 75.^1,4

          Francis Xavier Poepping was born in 1820 in Germany.¹ A contract for the marriage of Francis Xavier Poepping and Anna Christina Mertens was signed on 16 January 1846 at Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri; The pre-nuptial agreement stated that in the event of the death of either pary, that party's entire estate would go to the other party with nothing going to eithers children.¹
     Francis married Anna Christina Mertens, daughter of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, on 27 January 1846 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri. Officiated by Father Ferdiand Helias, S. J.²
     Francis Xavier was a linen weaver in 1850 at Missouri.¹ He was naturalized in 1853.¹
     Francis Xavier Poepping and Anna Christina Mertens purchased Sold 90 acres of land to G. H. Hake for $425, probably in preparation for leaving area. at Missouri on 12 February 1855.¹ Francis Xavier Poepping lived in June 1865 at St. Martin Township in St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, Minnesota 1865 State Census.¹

          Edith Christine Bock, daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 12 February 1895.¹ Conflicting evidence placed her birth February 1896, according to the 1900 Federal Census.²
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph Bock under the name of "Edith Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a four-year-old female, born in Missouri, as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany.²
     Edith Christine Bock lived with Katherine and Joseph Bock in 1910 at 421 Clark in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.³
     Edith was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph Bock under the name of "Edith Bock" on the 1910 U.S. Census at Jefferson Township, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, she is recorded as a 15-year-old single white female, born in Missouri Her father was born in Germany and her mother in Missouri. She is able to read, write, and speak English and is employed as a stitcher at an overall factory.³
     Edith Christine Bock was a sponsor for Bernard Henry "Ben" Mertens's baptism on 2 August 1914 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.⁴
     Edith married John Richard Davis on 20 May 1915 at Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Edith died on 9 February 1966 at age 70.¹

     Conflicting evidence placed her birth April 1893, according to the 1900 Federal Census.¹      Rose Bock, daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 20 April 1894.
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph Bock under the name of "Rose Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a seven-year-old female, born in Missouri, as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany. She has attended school within the year.¹

          Josephine Bock, daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 5 February 1890.

          Gertrude Bock, daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 27 January 1887.^1,2
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph Bock under the name of "Gertrude Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a 13-year-old single white female born in Missouri, as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany. She has attended school within the year. She is unable to read or write, but is able to speak English.²
     Gertrude married Joe Mueller on 30 October 1912 at Missouri.¹
     Gertrude died on 14 February 1931 at age 44.¹

          Frances Bock, daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born circa 1887 in Missouri.¹ Conflicting evidence placed her birth May 1884, according to the 1900 Federal Census.²
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph Bock under the name of "Frances Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a 16-year-old single white female born in Missouri, as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany. She is able to read, write, and speak English.²
     Frances was an inseamer at the shoe factory on 12 June 1900 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.²
     Frances married William E. Hopen circa 1905.³
     Frances Bock was a sponsor for Louis John Mertens's baptism on 28 June 1908 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.⁴
     Frances and William E. Hopen lived in 1920 at South Valley Township in Pratt County, Kansas. Residing with them were, their children Luella and Joseph.¹
     Frances was enumerated as the wife of William E. Hopen under the name of "Francis Hopen" on the 1920 U.S. Census of South Valley Township, Kansas, she is described as a married 33-year-old white female. She and both of her parents were born in Missouri. She is able to read, write, and speak English.¹
     Frances died on 4 July 1963.
     Frances Bock was mentioned in Joseph A. Hopen's obituary in June 1986 as preceding the deceased in death.^3,5

          Lawrence Theodore Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, was born on 7 December 1904 in Osage Bluff, Cole County, Missouri.^1,2
     Lawrence died on 30 December 1904 in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, at age 0.¹
     Lawrence Theodore Mertens was mentioned in Alice Marie Mertens's obituary on 8 June 2003 as preceding the deceased in death.³

          George Joseph Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, was born on 11 July 1903 in Osage Bluff, Cole County, Missouri.^1,2
     George was enumerated as the son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens under the name of "George Mertens" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, he is a six-year-old white male who speaks English. He and his parents were all born in MIssouri.³
     George Joseph Mertens received his First Holy Communion on 4 May 1913 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri; in the Diocese of St. Louis.⁴ He was confirmed circa 1915 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Missouri; Wardsville was part of the diocese of St. Louis.⁵
     George was enumerated as the son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens under the name of "George J Mertens" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Missouri.⁶, he is a single white 16-year-old male born in Missouri. He did not attend school during the last year, but is able to read, write, and speak English. He is working as a laborer for wages on the home farm. Both of his parents were born in Missouri>
     George was enumerated as the son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens under the name of "George J Mertens" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Missouri, he is a 26-year-old white male who is single, living on a farm. He is able to read, write, and speak English. He is working as a farmer and is not a veteran. Both his parents were born in Missouri, as was he.⁷
     George married Agnes M. Hentges, daughter of George J. Hentges and Sophia M. Cortvrient, on 2 June 1936 at St. Martins, Cole County, Missouri.^1,8 George Joseph Mertens lived in 1981 in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.⁹
     George Joseph Mertens was listed in Augusta Mertens's obituary as surviving.⁹
     George died on 23 February 1983 in Cole County, Missouri, at age 79.¹⁰ Conflicting evidence placed his death on February 23, 1982 (Quentin Viets Mertens History).¹
     George Joseph Mertens was mentioned in Bernard Henry "Ben" Mertens's obituary on 17 April 2000 as preceding the deceased in death.^11,12
     George Joseph Mertens was mentioned in Alice Marie Mertens's obituary on 8 June 2003 as preceding the deceased in death.¹³

          Joseph Garard Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, was born on 23 September 1919 in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.^1,3 Conflicting evidence placed his birth September 25, 1919 (St Stanislaus Church Records).⁴ He was baptized on 28 September 1919 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, godparents were listed as B. P. Mertens and J. F. Mueller..⁴
     Joseph was enumerated as the son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens under the name of "Joseph Mertens" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, he is a three-month-old white male born in Missouri as were his parents.⁵
     Joseph died on 18 April 1920 in Missouri at age 0.^6,2,3 He was buried on 20 April 1920 in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, where his tombstone states: "Brother of Otto."²
     Joseph Garard Mertens was mentioned in Alice Marie Mertens's obituary on 8 June 2003 as preceding the deceased in death.⁷

          Otto August Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, was born on 18 August 1921 in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.³ Conflicting evidence placed his birth October 18, 1921 (Mertens reunion handout-1998) and (St. Stanislaus Church Wardsville Burial Listing).^4,5 He was baptized on 21 August 1921 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, godparents are listed as George Schepers and Anna Mehmert..⁶
     Otto died on 7 August 1923 in Missouri at age 1.² His cause of death was Cholera infantum (?).² Conflicting evidence placed his death on August 10, 1923 (Mertens Reunion Information) and (St. Stanislaus Church Wardsville Burial Listing).^4,5 He was buried on 9 August 1923 in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, or on August 10, 1923, according to the St. Stanislaus Church Wardsville Burial Listing.^2,5
     Otto August Mertens was mentioned in Alice Marie Mertens's obituary on 8 June 2003 as preceding the deceased in death.⁷

          Agnes M. Hentges, daughter of George J. Hentges and Sophia M. Cortvrient, was born on 11 November 1914 in St. Martins, Cole County, Missouri.^2,3
     She was enumerated as the daughter of George J. Hentges on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jefferson Township, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a five-year-old white female, born in Missouri, as were her parents.⁴
     She was enumerated as the daughter of George J. Hentges on the 1930 U. S. Census for Highway 50, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a 15-year-old single white female who was born in Missouri, as were her parents. She is able to read and write and has attended school within the year.¹ Agnes M. Hentges was a sponsor for Alice Marie Mertens's confirmation on 20 April 1936 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.⁵
     Agnes married George Joseph Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, on 2 June 1936 at Missouri.^2,3
     Agnes M. Hentges was listed in Marcia Ann Bisges's obituary circa 1989 as surviving.⁶ Agnes M. Hentges was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, the Ladies Sodality, The Over-50 Club, and the church quilting club. before 1999 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.³ Her obituary stated:

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     Agnes is also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.³
     Her wake was held on 9 November 1999 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.³
     Her funeral service was held on 10 November 1999 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Missouri, with the Rev. Michael A. Coleman and Msgr. Bernard H. Boessen officiating.³ She was buried on 10 November 1999 in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.^2,3

          Ruth Mary Mueller was born on 6 October 1919.¹ She lived at Box 1129 South Rock Creek Road in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.
     Ruth married Bernard Henry "Ben" Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, on 14 February 1942 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^2,3,4,1
     Ruth Mary Mueller was listed in Bernard Henry "Ben" Mertens's obituary on 17 April 2000 as surviving.^3,4

     
     Alice married William Francis Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, on 3 August 1954 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Nashville, Kingman County, Kansas.^2,3,4

     
     Leona married Louis John Mertens, son of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, on 17 November 1936 at Missouri.

     
     Pauline married George Larry Bretthorst on 9 August 1969 at Missouri.¹