Note: General Reference - "The Other Hertzler-Hartzlers" by Emanuel C. Hertzler, 1995 printed by Olde Springfield Shoppe, Elverson, PA. Page 505.

From Jacob Hertzlers's Will (Will Book Y, vol 2, page 310) written on 22 April 1793 & filed on Jan 20, 1794, we learn that his first wife, Mary Mumma has already died when he writes this Will. He mentions his second wife, Ann Elizabeth ?, maiden name not given. The original Will was written in German and then translated into English by the clerk of the court. It is on file in the Lancaster Courthouse. The German version is very poorly written and I am surprised the clerk was able to translate it.

We also know that his death was likely a few day prior to the filing of his Will so his death was likely in Jan 1794.

Jacob was listed in the 1790 census with a wife, but no children. It is likely that he never fathered any children.

It would appear that there were no children from Jacob's union with Mary Mumma or to the second wife, Ann Elizabeth Hertzler (no maiden name listed]. None are listed or identified in the Will or estate distribution.

Jacob also mentions a brother, Christian, and a John Hertzler (probably his brother also)

Note created by Doug Mumma on 18 May 2000.