Markel

John Margle d. 1765 Lancaster m. Mary UNKN
1.John Margle     b. ? d. bef 1835 
2. George Merkel b. 1725/35 -1812  m. Sabina Eberly b. 1742

    2.1  Adam Markel b. 1764-1764  m. 1786 to Eliz. Roland in Trinity Church, Lancaster
           2.1.1 George Markel 1793-1867 m1 Elizabeth Moyer b. 1794, m2 Cathrine  Moyer b. 1798
                     2.1.1.1 George Markel Jr. 1822-1864 m. Elizabeth 1820-1905
                                    2.1.1.1.1 Alfred Markel 1852-1881

    2.2 George Merkel b. 1767 - <1870 Lived in NY   
    2.3 John Merkel 1770-1839
    2.4 Jacob Markel 1773-1847 m.1798 Mary Carpenter 1781-1876
           2.4.1 Levi Markel 1803-1876 m. 27 Nov 1828 to Susanna Martin 1810-1887 d/o David & Barbara (Hess) Martin they had 7 children:
                 2.4.1.1 Babara 1846
                 2.4.1.2 Jacob 1831

                 2.4.1.3 David Rittenhouse 1835-1912 m. 6 Oct 1855 to Sarah Jane Eberly 1810-1919
                         and Henry, Mary, Martin, James, Namomi
    2.5 Daniel Merkel 1779-1880  m. Catharine Shirk           

Facts from References:

The property [Pretty Meadow"] was sold in two parcels, the lands principally going to John Leiby, who in 1853 sold to George Markle, whose building operations and public spirit gave his name to the town. The mill, on the other hand, passed  to George Leonard, who in 1868, sold to David Bixler. Store opened by Geo. Markel (1856). Jonas Lesh kept the first store there. Other early storekeepers were Thomas Black, Peter Ouran, William Bosserman. George Leiby, George Markel Jr., Daniel Sutman, and later A..S. Whitekettle and Miller E. Flickinger. -H.H.Hain

George Markle was responisble for the Marklesville Academy being built. The following describes some of the circumstances of the school as written by Reverend A. R. Height in 1856:

"Owing to our other duties as County Superintendent this school was discontinued during the winter. The public is hereby informed that the Buffalo Creek High School will again be opened at the same place, on the first day of April net when the district school will be closed. Mr. George Markle, that energetic friend of education is making preparations to accommodate a large number of students and his kind lady will spare no pains in administering to the wants of young ladies and gentlemen. They do not aim to make money. Lodging and board is $1.50 a week. Bosserman's Mills is a location for such a school. Frequent lectures will be delivered by persons from a distance. We recommend this school to young people of both sexes and think it will be greatly to their advantage, if they give it their preference. Persons wishing to attend this school will please address Mr. George Markle Jr. at Bosserman's Mills at as early a date as possible, or the subscriber in Bloomfield."

In 1857 the academy was moved out of the Schoolhouse on the Hill and into  a new building as shown by the following accounts:  "Mr. George Markle Jr. is now erecting a commodious building for the double purpose of a schoolroom and boarding house, with direct stage route from Newport to Ickesburg." It was also stated that, "There was no temptation to immorality and no liquor sold for miles around." The name of the school was changed at this time to the Normal Institute of Marklesville and then afterwards became known as just the Marklesville Institute. He expanded the post office and general store.

Alfred M. Markel, of New Bloomfield, Perry Co., died 9 Jan 1881, aged about 29 years. The funeral will be at the residence of his mother in Markelville. (11 Jan 1881Obit)

1870 census shows a Markel, Daniel 

--------------- Markel Ancestors appear in two local graveyards as follows:

George Markel  Sr. gave his name to Markelville. George Jr. helped. Both married an Elizabeth, according to the gravestones BUT here's what could be found in  www.rootsweb.com !  The dates don't match. Now rootweb does not vouch for the accuracy.

George MARKELThis is Markelsville namesake?  (1793-1867)  grave stone shows 1795 - 1876
Father: Adam MARKEL b: 10 Aug 1764
Mother: Elizabeth ROLAND
Marriage 1 Elizabeth MOYER b: 1794 The grave stone shows 1795; d.1845

Marriage 2 Cathrine MOYER b: 1798  The grave stone shows 1798; d.1875

Now if we follow this line, we find lots of Markels BUT nothings corresponding to the graveyard markers.

• ID: I76158093  Adam MARKEL - George's father
• Birth: 10 Aug 1764
• Death: 8 April 1835
  Father: George MERKEL b: 28 Dec 1725 ?0r35
  Mother: Sabina EBERLY b: 10 Aug 1742
  Marriage 1 Elizabeth ROLAND
  • Married: 7 Nov 1786 in Trinity Church. Lancaster
  Children - Two sons- George and John, who both had children
  1.  Susanna MARKEL b: 1787
  2.   Sophia MARKEL
  3.   Elizabeth MARKEL b: 1793 -she married John Smith, lived in Centre Twp, Perry and had nine children.
  4.   George MARKEL b: 1793 - Is this Markelsville "George"?
  5.   Sabina MARKEL b: 1800
  6.   Salome (Sarah) MARKEL
  7.   John MARKEL b: 19 June 1803

• ID: I76158079 Name: George MERKEL George's grandfather
• Given Name: George
• Birth: 28 Dec 1725 ?0r35
• Death: 15 Sept 1812 in Lanc. Will L-206
  Marriage 1 Sabina EBERLY b: 10 Aug 1742 Notice she is 17 years younger than George 
  Children - five sons and ANOTHER GEORGE! And they all had children!
  1.   Jacob MERKEL b: 9 June 1773
  2.   Adam MARKEL b: 10 Aug 1764
  3.   George MERKEL b: 30 June 1767 This George moved to NY
  4.   John MERKEL b: 1 June 1770
  5.   Daniel MERKEL b: 26 Dec 1779

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