Sarah Zerkel: Ken & Melissa's Family History Site

1844 - 1901 (56 years)

Generation: 1

1.	Sarah Zerkel was born on 29 Oct 1844 in , Clark, Ohio (daughter of John Zerkel and Nancy M. Dickerson); died on 23 Apr 1901. Sarah married John George Lutz on 29 Oct 1863 in , Clark, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

John Zerkel was born on 12 Dec 1804 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia (son of Jacob Zerkel and Mary Summers); died on 6 Nov 1876 in Dundas, Richland, Illinois, USA; was buried in Preston Township, Richland, Illinois.

Notes:

Zerkel or Zirkle.

John married Nancy M. Dickerson in 1832 in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio, USA. Nancy was born on 20 Aug 1813 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 14 Nov 1871 in Dundas, Richland, Illinois, USA; was buried in Preston Township, Richland, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy M. Dickerson was born on 20 Aug 1813 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 14 Nov 1871 in Dundas, Richland, Illinois, USA; was buried in Preston Township, Richland, Illinois.

Notes:

Birthplace--1850 Clark Co. Census gives Ohio, but Martin Zerkel gives Maryland.

Children:

Delilah Zerkel was born on 20 Nov 1834 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 12 Jun 1908.
Amanda Zerkel was born on 1 Sep 1836 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 27 Jul 1915.
Melvina Zerkel was born on 20 Feb 1839 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 22 Dec 1878; was buried in Preston Township, Richland, Illinois.
William Zerkle was born on 13 Jan 1841 in near Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; died on 22 Dec 1915 in Dundas, Richland, Illinois, USA; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Dundas, Richland, Illinois.
Lee Zerkel was born on 15 Jan 1843 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 22 Jun 1923 in Olney, Richland, Illinois, USA; was buried on 23 Jun 1923 in Preston Township, Richland, Illinois.
1. Sarah Zerkel was born on 29 Oct 1844 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 23 Apr 1901.
Jacob Zerkle was born on 18 Oct 1846 in , Clark, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1904.

Generation: 3

Jacob Zerkel was born on 7 Mar 1782 in Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah, Virginia (son of Michael Zerkel and Catherine); died on 26 Nov 1863 in Thackery, Champaign, Ohio; was buried in Terre Haute, Champaign, Ohio.

Notes:

Marriage dates of 2 APR 1803 and 12 APR 1802 are recorded.

Buried at Schaffer Cemetery in Terre Haute, Ohio.

Gertrude Zirkle or Martin L. Zerkel give marriage date of 12 APR 1802 and
birthplace of Forrestville.

!ORDINANCES: IGI; Aug. 1993; North America; Batch F510484; Sheet 68; Source
film 1553463; Jacob Zirkle, born to Michael Zirkle and Catherine Schlern.

Additional ordinances (IGI; Aug. 1993; North America):
7 Mar 1783, Near New Market, Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; Batch 8772006;
Sheet 16; Source film 1396377; Jacob Zirkle to Michael Zirkle and Catherine
7 Mar 1782, Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginina; Batch 8414505; Sheet 45; Source
film 1395791; Jacob Zerckel to Michael Zerckel and Catherine; B: 1 Dec 1984
WASHI; E: 25 May 1985 WASHI; SP: 28 May 1985 WASHI
7 Mar 1782, Of, , Clark, Ohio; Batch 6020589; Sheet 31; Source film 1621551;
Jacob Zerckel to Michael Zerckel and Catherine; B: 18 Jun 1991 PORTL;
E: 21 Jan 1992 PORTL; SP: 27 Mar 1992 PORTL

Jacob married Mary Summers on 2 Apr 1803 in , Shenandoah, Virginia. Mary was born in 1786 in , Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 2 Sep 1856 in Thackery, Champaign, Ohio; was buried in Terre Haute, Champaign, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Summers was born in 1786 in , Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 2 Sep 1856 in Thackery, Champaign, Ohio; was buried in Terre Haute, Champaign, Ohio.

Notes:

Buried at Schaffer Cemetery in Terre Haute, Ohio.

Children:

Sarah Zerkel
2. John Zerkel was born on 12 Dec 1804 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 6 Nov 1876 in Dundas, Richland, Illinois, USA; was buried in Preston Township, Richland, Illinois.
Jonathon Zerkel was born on 23 Nov 1806 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1859.
Jacob Zerkel was born on 21 Aug 1809 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 10 Apr 1872.
Christine Zerkel was born on 15 Nov 1812 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 25 Sep 1871.
Catherine Zerkel was born on 23 Dec 1814 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 25 Feb 1891.
Noah Zerkel was born on 6 Jul 1820 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 14 Jul 1889 in , Clay, Illinois; was buried in Noble Township, Richland, Illinois.

Generation: 4

Michael Zerkel was born on 29 Jun 1735 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (son of Ludwig Zerkel and Maria Eva); died on 2 Oct 1811 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; was buried in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia.

Notes:

Birthdate is 29 JUN 1735 or 29 JAN 1735. Born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Death date is 2 OCT 1811 or sometime in 1792.

Sources: Miss Gertrude Zirkle, New Market, Virginia.
Martin L. Zerkel, Anderson, Indiana.

!ORDINANCES: IGI; Aug. 1993; North America; Batch 8772006; Sheet 16; Source
film 1396377; Michael Zirkle son of Ludwick Lewis Zirkle and Eva or Eva Marie
Rosina; born 29 Jan 1735 at ,Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Additional ordinances (IGI; Aug. 1993; North America): Batch 6020589; Sheet 32;
Batch 6020589; Sheet 32; Source film 1621551; Michael Zerckel son of Johann
Ludwig Zirkell and Maria Eva; born 29 Jun 1735 at ,Misc,Pennsylvania; B: 18
Jun 1991 PORTL; E: 21 Jan 1992 PORTL; SP: 27 Mar 1992 PORTL
Batch 8561105; Sheet 25; Source film 1396008; Michael Zirckel son of Johann
Ludwig Zirckel and Eva Maria; born 1735 at Forestville,Butler,Pennsylvania;
B: 31 Jul 1985 JRIVE; E: 28 Aug 1985 JRIVE; SP: 13 Sep 1985 JRIVE
Batch 8414607; Sheet 32; Source film 1395791; Michael Zerckel son of Johann
Ludwig Zirckel and Maria Eva; born 29 Jun 1735 at Telford,Montgomery,
Pennsylvania; B: 3 Apr 1948; E: 10 May 1948 ARIZO; SP: 10 Jan 1952 ARIZO
Batch 8117023; Sheet 74; Source film 1260911; Michael Zerckel son of Johann
Ludwig Zirckel and Marie Eva; born 29 Jun 1735 at Telford,Montgomery,
Pennsylvania; B: 3 Apr 1948; E: 10 May 1948 ARIZO; SP: 10 Jan 1952 ARIZO

Additional sealing to spouse (IGI; Aug. 1993; North America): Batch 1760811;
SS: 17 Mar 1992 ATLAN

Michael married Catherine in 1762 in Forrestville, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Catherine was born on 19 Jul 1747 in , Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 16 Nov 1830 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; was buried in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine was born on 19 Jul 1747 in , Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 16 Nov 1830 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; was buried in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia.

Notes:

Ancestral File also lists her as 9JN5-VM and BXGJ-S2.

Children:

Catherine Zerkel was born on 14 Aug 1763 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died in 1810.
Magdalena Zerkel was born on 19 Sep 1764 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia.
John Zerkel was born on 27 Feb 1766 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 30 Jan 1790.
Elizabeth Zerkel was born on 17 Sep 1767 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia.
Christina Zerkel was born on 8 Apr 1769 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia.
Anna Maria Zerkel was born on 20 Jun 1770 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia.
Michael Zerkel was born on 5 Apr 1772 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 15 Mar 1857.
George Zerkel was born on 21 Aug 1774 in near Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 4 Aug 1848.
Lewis Zerkel was born on 1 Jul 1776 in Forrestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 10 Jan 1856.
Henry Zerkel was born on 14 Apr 1778 in Forrestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died before 1811.
Abraham Zerkel was born on 8 Aug 1780 in near Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 2 Mar 1861.
4. Jacob Zerkel was born on 7 Mar 1782 in Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 26 Nov 1863 in Thackery, Champaign, Ohio; was buried in Terre Haute, Champaign, Ohio.
Rachel Zerkel was born on 2 Sep 1786 in near Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 8 May 1794.
Jonathon Zerkel was born on 11 May 1789 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia; died on 1 Jan 1855.
Susannah Zerkel was born on 26 Jul 1792 in Forestville, Shenandoah, Virginia.