Edward W. Mertz, son of Charles, was born Sept. 19, 1835, on the Mertz homestead, which is now the County Home Farm He lived on the mill farm for six years, and for twenty-six years afterward he owned and occupied the 93 acre farm at Dorney's Park. In 1857 he matted Carolina Romig. They were Evangelicals, having served their church with love and devotion during all of their earthly pilgrimage. Edward W. Mertz served the church for more than fifty years in its various offices. He and his family were much respected in their community.