Carl August Martin Märzke
b. 25 May 1853, d. 29 December 1931

Grandad Charles

Birth* | Carl was born at Morgenstern, Bütow County, Pomerania, Germany, on 25 May 1853. |
| He was the son of Johann Ferdinand Märzke and Nenriette nee Sumnitzky. |
Biography* | (English - Charles August Maerzke.) |
Marriage* | Carl August Martin Märzke married Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske on 5 April 1878 at Stolp, Stolp County, Pomerania, Germany. |
Residence* | Carl August Martin Märzke lived in 1884 at 11th Ward, Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA, (Present day Pittsburgh.)1 |
Residence | He lived in 1899 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA, (Present day Pittsburgh.)2 |
Residence | He lived in 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA, (Present day Pittsburgh.)3 |
Census* | He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Enumeration District 83 Page 13B. |
Residence | He lived in 1907 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA, (Present day Pittsburgh.)4 |
Census | He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 33 Page 5B. |
Marriage* | He married Emelia Ernestine Schultz on 23 March 1913 at Erie County, PA. |
Census | Carl August Martin Märzke appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA, Living with Albert and Martha Marzka Enumeration District 20-36 Page 3A. |
Death* | Carl died on 29 December 1931 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA, at age 78. |
Burial* | His body was interred on 1 January 1932 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, at Highwood Cemetery. Section E No. 182 Grave 4. |
Citations
- [S2] J. F. Diffenbacher, J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities., J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cites. 1884.
- [S2] J. F. Diffenbacher, J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities., J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cites. 1899.
- [S2] J. F. Diffenbacher, J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities., J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cites. 1900.
- [S2] J. F. Diffenbacher, J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities., J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cites. 1907.
Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske
b. 24 January 1855, d. October 1905

Grandma Caroline
Biography* | Her headstone is engraved CAROLINA MERZKE. |
Birth* | Caroline was born at Sagerke, Stolp County, Pomerania, Germany, on 24 January 1855. |
Marriage* | She married Carl August Martin Märzke, son of Johann Ferdinand Märzke and Nenriette nee Sumnitzky, on 5 April 1878 at Stolp, Stolp County, Pomerania, Germany. |
Married Name | As of 5 April 1878,her married name was Märzke. |
Emigration* | Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske emigrated on 2 October 1882 from Castle Garden, New York, NY. |
Census* | She appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Enumeration District 83 Page 13B. |
Death* | Caroline died in October 1905 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, at age 50. |
Burial* | Her body was interred on 1 November 1905 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, at Highwood Cemetery. Section E Lot 182 Grave 1. |
Fredrick William Marzka
b. 23 November 1880, d. 14 October 1953

Birth* | Fredrick was born at Pomerania, Germany, on 23 November 1880. |
| He was the son of Carl August Martin Märzke and Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske. |
Biography* | (German - Friedrich Wilhelm Märzke.) |
Emigration* | Fredrick William Marzka emigrated on 2 October 1882 from Castle Garden, New York, NY. |
Residence* | He lived in 1899 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA, (Present day Pittsburgh.)1 |
Residence | He lived in 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA, (Present day Pittsburgh.)2 |
Census* | He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Enumeration District 83 Page 13B. |
Marriage* | He married Mary Magadalena Roescke. |
Residence | Fredrick William Marzka lived in 1907 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA, (Present day Pittsburgh.)3 |
Census | He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration Districe 33 Page 5A. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Bloomfield Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration Districe 3 Page 8A. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 5B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 9B. |
Death* | He died on 14 October 1953 at Warren State Hospital, Warren, Warren County, PA, at age 72.4 |
Burial* | He was buried on 17 October 1953 at Mill Village Cemetery, Mill Village, Erie County, PA. |
Citations
- [S2] J. F. Diffenbacher, J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities., J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cites. 1899.
- [S2] J. F. Diffenbacher, J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities., J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cites. 1900.
- [S2] J. F. Diffenbacher, J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities., J. F. Diffenbacher's Directory of Pittsburgh and Allegheny cites. 1907.
- [S1] burns.FTW, Certificate of Death
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics.
William David Marzke
b. 25 December 1888, d. 27 June 1962

William D. Marzke
Birth* | William was born at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, on 25 December 1888. |
| He was the son of Carl August Martin Märzke and Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske. |
Census* | William David Marzke appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Enumeration District 83 Page 13B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 33 Page 4A. |
Marriage* | He married Florence Agnes Jones, daughter of James S Jones and Agnes Range, on 1 June 1910 at Brown Hill, Crawford County, PA. |
Census | William David Marzke appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 37 Page 5A. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA, His named was spelled William Marzka on the Census. Enumeration District 20-36 Page 6A. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 2B. |
Death* | William died on 27 June 1962 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA, at age 73. |
Burial* | His body was interred on 30 June 1962 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.87463,-79.981358, at Mill Village Cemetery. Section 14 Lot 87. |
Mary O. Marzka
b. 10 July 1890, d. 28 November 1948
Birth* | Mary was born on 10 July 1890. |
| She was the daughter of Carl August Martin Märzke and Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske. |
Census* | Mary O. Marzka appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Enumeration District 83 Page 13B. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 33 page 5B. |
Marriage* | She married Franz August Johann Knuth, son of Friedrich Johann Knuth and Bertha Auguste Albertine Wietzke. |
Married Name | Her married name was Knuth. |
Census | Mary O. Marzka appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 1A. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 5B. |
Death* | Mary died on 28 November 1948 at age 58. |
Burial* | Her body was interred at Miller Station, Crawford County, PA, 41.81228,-79.988977, at Miller Station Cemetery. |
Charles August Heinrich Marzka
b. 14 February 1893, d. 20 November 1984

Charles and Velma Marzka
Birth* | Charles was born at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, on 14 February 1893. |
| He was the son of Carl August Martin Märzke and Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske. |
Census* | Charles August Heinrich Marzka appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Emuneration District 83 Page 13B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 33 Page 5B. |
Marriage* | He married Velma Jane Dyne, daughter of Charles William Dyne and Imgene Parker, on 25 February 1914 at Brown Hill, Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA. |
Name Variation | Charles August Heinrich Marzka was also known as Charles August Martin Marzka Name as it appeared on Draft Registration Card 1916. |
Draft I* | He registered for the World War I Draft on 5 June 1917 at North East, Erie County, PA. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 37 Page 4B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 4A. |
Draft II* | He registered for the World War II Draft on 27 April 1942 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA. |
Death* | Charles died on 20 November 1984 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, at age 91. |
Burial* | His body was interred on 23 November 1984 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.87415,-79.98211, at Mill Village Cemetery. Section 20 Lot 225. |
Albert August Henry Marzka
b. 12 January 1895, d. 4 December 1966


Birth* | Albert was born on 12 January 1895. |
| He was the son of Carl August Martin Märzke and Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske. |
Census* | Albert August Henry Marzka appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Enumeration District 83 Page 13B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 33 Page 5B. |
Marriage* | He married Martha Jane Bickerstaff, daughter of Joseph Bickerstaff and Nellie Tubbs. |
Census | Albert August Henry Marzka appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 37 Page 6A. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 7A. |
Draft II* | He registered for the World War II Draft on 27 April 1942 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA. |
Death* | Albert died on 4 December 1966 at age 71. |
Burial* | His body was interred at Union City, Erie County, PA, at Evergreen Cemetery. Section 1 Lot 226. |
Henry Leonard Marzka
b. 27 September 1897, d. 7 November 1988

Henry and Ethel Marzka
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Newlin

Name Variation | Henry Leonard Marzka was also known as Hank Marzka. |
Birth* | Henry was born at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, on 27 September 1897. |
| He was the son of Carl August Martin Märzke and Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske. |
Census* | Henry Leonard Marzka appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, PA; Enumeration District 83 Page 13B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 33 Page 5B. |
Milit-Beg* | Henry served in the military. U.S. Army WW I Veteran. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 1920 at Fort Robinson, Dawes, NE; Enumeration District 100 Page 8B. |
Marriage* | He married Ethel N. Dyne, daughter of Charles William Dyne and Imgene Parker, on 25 August 1920. |
Census | Henry Leonard Marzka appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Lawrence Park, Erie County, PA; Enumeration District 25-120 Page 24B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at Lawerence Park Township, Erie, PA; Enumeration District 25-30 Page 19A. |
Death* | Henry died on 7 November 1988 at Soldiers and Sailors Home, Erie, Erie County, PA, at age 91. |
Burial* | His body was interred on 10 November 1988 at Erie, Erie County, PA, at Lakeside Cemetery. |
Velma Jane Dyne
b. 16 August 1893, d. 18 April 1976

Charles and Velma Marzka
Birth* | Velma was born at Brown Hill, Crawford County, PA, on 16 August 1893. |
| She was the daughter of Charles William Dyne and Imgene Parker. |
Census* | Velma Jane Dyne appeared on the census of 4 July 1900 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 36 Page 12A. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 33 Page 5B. |
Marriage* | She married Charles August Heinrich Marzka, son of Carl August Martin Märzke and Caroline Wilhelmine Zielske, on 25 February 1914 at Brown Hill, Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA. |
Married Name | As of 25 February 1914,her married name was Marzka. |
Census | Velma Jane Dyne appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 37 Page 4B. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 4A. |
Death* | Velma died on 18 April 1976 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, at age 82. |
Burial* | Her body was interred on 21 April 1976 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.87415,-79.98211, at Mill Village Cemetery. Section 20 Lot 225. |
Gerald Albert Marzka
b. 24 December 1914, d. 10 September 2009

Gerald Marzka
March 2003
Birth* | Gerald was born on 24 December 1914. |
| He was the son of Charles August Heinrich Marzka and Velma Jane Dyne. |
Census* | Gerald Albert Marzka appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 37 Page 4B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Marriage* | He married Nancy E. Brunner, daughter of Frank Brunner and Minerva Bennett, on 21 November 1936 at Detroit, Wayne County, MI. |
Event-Misc* | Gerald Albert Marzka and Donald Alfred Marzka were Photographed on 29 September 2007 at Riley Township, MI.  |
Death* | Gerald Albert Marzka died on 10 September 2009 at Port Huron, St. Clair County, MI, at age 94. |
Burial* | He was buried at Mill Village Cemetery, Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.874414,-79.982238; Section 20 Lot 248. |
Lenora Ruth Marzka
b. 3 December 1916, d. 6 August 2005

Lenora Ruth Marzka
Birth* | Lenora was born at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA, on 3 December 1916. |
| She was the daughter of Charles August Heinrich Marzka and Velma Jane Dyne. |
Census* | Lenora Ruth Marzka appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 37 Page 4B. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Baptism | She was baptized on 10 July 1938 at Methodist Episcopal Church, Millers Station, Crawford County, PA. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 4A. |
Death* | Lenora died on 6 August 2005 at Peaceful Rest Home, Cochranton, Crawford County, PA, at age 88. |
Burial* | Her body was interred on 11 August 2005 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.87426,-79.982193, at Mill Village Cemetery. Section 20 Lot 225. |
George August Marzka
b. 13 August 1918, d. 22 July 1985

George and Irene Marzka family

Birth* | George was born at Northeast, Erie County, PA, on 13 August 1918. |
| He was the son of Charles August Heinrich Marzka and Velma Jane Dyne. |
Census* | George August Marzka appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 37 Page 4B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enuneration District 20-41 Page 4A. |
Milit-Beg* | George served in the military on 6 January 1943. SGT U.S. Army WW II Veteran. |
Marriage* | He married Vera Irene Anderson, daughter of Frank Tyler Anderson and Amy Elizabeth Stickle, on 13 June 1947 at Waterford, Erie County, PA. |
Death* | George died on 22 July 1985 at Erie, Erie County, PA, at age 66. |
Burial* | His body was interred at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.874232,-79.982205, at Mill Village Cemetery. Section 20 Lot 225. |
Lorence Allen Marzka
b. 19 May 1920, d. 23 April 1992


Birth* | Lorence was born at Cambridge Springs, Carwford County, PA, on 19 May 1920. |
| He was the son of Charles August Heinrich Marzka and Velma Jane Dyne. |
Census* | Lorence Allen Marzka appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 4A. |
Milit-Beg* | Lorence served in the military on 6 June 1942. T-5 U.S. Army WW II Veteran. |
Marriage* | He married Lois Campbell, daughter of Chauncey H Campbell and Lavina Florence Alexander, on 18 September 1947 at New Ireland, Erie County, PA. |
Retirement* | Lorence Allen Marzka was retired on 20 May 1982 at Electric Materials Company, North East, Erie County, PA. |
Death* | Lorence died on 23 April 1992 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Erie, Erie County, PA, at age 71. |
Burial* | His body was interred on 27 April 1992 at Northeast, Erie County, PA, at Northeast Cemetery. |
Donald Alfred Marzka
b. 20 October 1922, d. 23 June 2013

Donald and Helen Marzka
Birth* | Donald was born at Cambridge Springs, Carwford County, PA, on 20 October 1922. |
| He was the son of Charles August Heinrich Marzka and Velma Jane Dyne. |
Census* | Donald Alfred Marzka appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-36 Page 2B. |
Census | He appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA; Enumeration District 20-41 Page 4A. |
Marriage* | He married Helen Ruth Kerr, daughter of Wallace Howard Kerr Sr and Anna Marie Jones, on 16 December 1943 at Waterford, Erie County, PA. |
Retirement* | Donald Alfred Marzka retired on 1 February 1985 from at Parker White Metal Company, Fairview, Erie County, PA; (now PHB.) |
Event-Misc* | He and Gerald Albert Marzka were Photographed on 29 September 2007 at Riley Township, MI.  |
Death* | Donald Alfred Marzka died on 23 June 2013 at Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, Erie County, PA, at age 90. |
Burial* | He was buried on 27 June 2013 at Mill Village Cemetery, Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.87422,-79.98212; Section 20 Lot 225. |
Helen Ruth Kerr
b. 11 September 1925, d. 10 March 2005

Donald and Helen Marzka


Birth* | Helen was born at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, on 11 September 1925. |
| She was the daughter of Wallace Howard Kerr Sr and Anna Marie Jones. |
Census* | Helen Ruth Kerr appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA; Enumeration District 25-124 Page 1A. |
Census | She appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA; Enumeration District 25-40 Page 3A. |
Marriage* | She married Donald Alfred Marzka, son of Charles August Heinrich Marzka and Velma Jane Dyne, on 16 December 1943 at Waterford, Erie County, PA. |
Married Name | As of 16 December 1943,her married name was Marzka. |
Retirement* | Helen Ruth Kerr was retired in June 1984 at Mill Village Elementary School, Mill Village, Erie County, PA; Cafeteria Employee. |
Death* | Helen died on 10 March 2005 at Edinboro Manor, Edinboro, Erie County, PA, at age 79. |
Burial* | Her body was interred on 14 March 2005 at Mill Village, Erie County, PA, 41.87422,-79.98212, at Mill Village Cemetery. Section 20, Lot 225. |