Ludwig Matz

1831 - 1912  (80 years)

• Name	Ludwig Matz
  Nickname	Louis, Lewis
  Born	19 Oct 1831	Oberschlettenbach, Pfalz, Bayern   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Died	13 Jul 1912	Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA   [6]
  Buried	16 Jul 1912	St. John's Middle Church Cemetery, Summit Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA   [7, 8]
  Person ID	I60509	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	24 Feb 2017

  
  

  Father	Georg Jakob Matz,   b. 12 Oct 1793, Oberschlettenbach, Pfalz ,   d. Monroe County, Ohio, USA
  Mother	Luisa Walter,   b. 9 Oct 1795, Oberschlettenbach, Pfalz ,   d. Monroe County, Ohio, USA
  Married	Abt 1817	Vorderweidenthal, Pfalz, Bayern
  Family ID	F14955	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Christina Meckling,   b. 19 Aug 1842, Seneca Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 18 Feb 1900, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 57 years)
  Married	23 Apr 1858	Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA
  Children	1. Philipp W. Matz,   b. 12 Mar 1859, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 17 Nov 1919, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 60 years)   2. Rosina Matz,   b. 16 Jul 1860, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 16 Jul 1860, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 0 years)   3. Jacob Matz,   b. 24 Sep 1861, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 21 May 1863, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 1 years)   4. Harmon Matz,   b. 18 Apr 1863, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 23 Apr 1863, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 0 years)   5. Christian Adam Matz,   b. 27 Mar 1864, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 12 Oct 1946, Ohio, USA  (Age 82 years)   6. Lewis E. Matz,   b. 14 Feb 1866, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 17 Aug 1952, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 86 years)   7. Charles Matz,   b. 18 Nov 1867, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 23 Apr 1868, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 0 years)   8. Amelia Eva Matz,   b. 14 Jun 1868, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 17 Jun 1952, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 84 years)   9. Elizabeth Matz,   b. 27 Apr 1871, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 6 Aug 1955, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 84 years)   10. Rachel Matz,   b. 2 Apr 1873, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 6 Mar 1965, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 91 years)   11. Louisa Christina Matz,   b. 16 Jan 1875, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 28 Oct 1932, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 57 years)   12. William Friedrich Matz,   b. 25 Sep 1876, Summit Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 4 Mar 1965, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 88 years)   13. Magdalena Salome Matz,   b. 9 Jul 1878, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 2 Apr 1957, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 78 years)   14. Mary Anna Barbara Matz,   b. 17 Jun 1880, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 25 Aug 1949, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 69 years)   15. Herman Ferdinand Matz,   b. 12 Sep 1882, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 2 Jan 1906, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 23 years)   16. Elma Estella Matz,   b. 2 Apr 1885, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 5 Aug 1956, Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, USA  (Age 71 years)
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F19708	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  BIOGRAPHY: Posted By: Debbie Snell Email: Subject: Re: Matz family - OH - Ashland Co. Post Date: June 05, 2002 at 17:32:26 Message URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/matz/messages/154.html Forum: Matz Family Genealogy Forum Forum URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/matz/ I have info on Ludwig "Louis" Matz married Christine Meckling. Ludwig was born 19 0ct 1831 in Oberschlettenbach:Rumbach,Bavaria and died 13 july 1912 Christine was born 19 Aug 1842 and 18 Feb 1900 they had 16 children: Philip W Matz Rosina Matz Jacob Matz Herman Matz Christopher A Matz Lewis E Matz Charles Matz Amelia E Matz Elizabeth Matz Rachel Matz Louisa C Matz William F Matz Magdalena Salome Matz Herman Ferdinand Matz Elma E Matz Magdalena Salome Matz was my great grandmother. I have info on some of the others too

  
  

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  [S81] 1840 US Federal Census. [S52] 1850 US Federal Census. [S37] 1860 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). [S4] 1870 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). [S38] 1880 US Federal Census. Name: Louis Matz Home in 1880: Summit, Monroe, Ohio Age: 49 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Germany Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Christine Father's birthplace: Germany Mother's birthplace: Germany Neighbors: Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male [S927] Obituary. Ludwig Matz [Source: The Monroe County Republican Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Mon., July 29, 1912] Ludwig Matz, the subject of this sketch was born in Reinppalz, Balsen, province of Germany, (St. John=s Evangelical church records lists the birthplace as Oberschlettenbach, Rumbach, Bavaria) on October 19, 1831, and died near Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, Saturday evening, July 13, 1912, being at the time of his death 80 years, 8 months, and 24 days. At the age of 14 years he united with the Evangelical church of which he lived a faithful member until called home. He emigrated to America with his parents, Jacob and Louise Walther Matz in 1855 and with the exception of a few years lived the remainder of his life in Monroe County. On April 23, 1858 Ludwig Matz and Christina Meckling were united in marriage. To this union were born 12 children, five sons and seven daughters namely, Philip W. and Christian A., Matz of Lewisville, Lewis E. Matz of Woodsfield, William F. Matz of Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio, Herman F. Matz who preceded him in death, January 6, 1906, Mrs. Amelia E. Matz Neuhart, of Summit township, Mrs. Elizabeth Matz Hines, of Lewisville, Mrs. Rachel Matz Christman of Summit township, Louisa Matz Leibfarth, Magdalena Matz Christman, Mary Matz Faber , and Elma Matz at home. Also 33 grandchildren, one great grandchild, together with a host of friends to mourn his departure. His death was due to a fall received while returning form a visit to his neighbor and other illness incident to old age. He was a farmer. His wife, Christina died February 18, 1900. Mr. Matz was a kind and loving father, and by example and precept reared his children up righteously. His Christian faith enabled him to bear patiently the many trying experiences that confronted him during his sojourn in our midst. He never gave up life=s struggle until God called him to his fold where suffering is no more. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning, July 16. Brief services were held at the residence, after which the remains were conveyed to the St. John=s Middle Church cemetery for burial. The funeral sermon was delivered in the Evangelical church by his pastor, the Reverend G. W. Krause. A large concourse of friends attended. [S8] Information from an informant - Auskunft eines Informanten - Information d'un informateur. Proposed Change: Ludwig Matz (I60509) Tree: Südpfalz / Southern Palatinate Link: http://www.birkenhoerdt.net/getperson.php?personID=I60509&tree=Suedpfalz Description: Buried: St. John's Middle Church Cemetery, Summit Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA Ludwig is here; www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6376046 Mariner's Knoll Genealogy USA Mariner's Knoll Genealogy USA [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Ludwig Matz Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about removing the ads from this memorial... Birth: Oct. 19, 1831 Death: Jul. 13, 1912 Source: The Monroe County Republican Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Mon., July 29, 1912 Ludwig Matz, the subject of this sketch was born in Reinppalz, Balsen, province of Germany, (St. John=s Evangelical church records lists the birthplace as Oberschlettenbach, Rumbach, Bavaria) on October 19, 1831, and died near Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, Saturday evening, July 13, 1912, being at the time of his death 80 years, 8 months, and 24 days. At the age of 14 years he united with the Evangelical church of which he lived a faithful member until called home. He emigrated to America with his parents, Jacob and Louise Walther Matz in 1855 and with the exception of a few years lived the remainder of his life in Monroe County. On April 23, 1858 Ludwig Matz and Christina Meckling were united in marriage. To this union were born 12 children, five sons and seven daughters namely, Philip W. and Christian A., Matz of Lewisville, Lewis E. Matz of Woodsfield, William F. Matz of Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio, Herman F. Matz who preceded him in death, January 6, 1906, Mrs. Amelia E. Matz Neuhart, of Summit township, Mrs. Elizabeth Matz Hines, of Lewisville, Mrs. Rachel Matz Christman of Summit township, Louisa Matz Leibfarth, Magdalena Matz Christman, Mary Matz Faber , and Elma Matz at home. Also 33 grandchildren, one great grandchild, together with a host of friends to mourn his departure. His death was due to a fall received while returning form a visit to his neighbor and other illness incident to old age. He was a farmer. His wife, Christina died February 18, 1900. Mr. Matz was a kind and loving father, and by example and precept reared his children up righteously. His Christian faith enabled him to bear patiently the many trying experiences that confronted him during his sojourn in our midst. He never gave up life=s struggle until God called him to his fold where suffering is no more. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning, July 16. Brief services were held at the residence, after which the remains were conveyed to the St. John=s Middle Church cemetery for burial. The funeral sermon was delivered in the Evangelical church by his pastor, the Reverend G. W. Krause. A large concourse of friends attended. Family links: Spouse: Christina Meckling Matz (1842 - 1900) Children: Philip W Matz (1859 - 1919)* Christian Adam Matz (1862 - 1946)* Lewis E Matz (1866 - 1952)* Amelia Eva Matz Neuhart (1869 - 1952)* Elizabeth Matz Hines (1871 - 1955)* Rachel Matz Christman (1873 - 1965)* Louisa C Matz Leibfarth (1875 - 1932)* Magdalena Salome Matz Christman (1878 - 1957)* Mary A Matz Faber (1880 - 1949)* Herman Frederick Matz (1882 - 1906)* Elma E. Matz Legg (1885 - 1956)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Saint Johns Cemetery Monroe County Ohio, USA Created by: orvf.com Virtual Cemeter... Record added: Apr 28, 2002 Find A Grave Memorial# 6376046