Background
MERTZ, John T. was born on March 10, 1864 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Peter B. and C. (Haserodt) Mertz.
MERTZ, John T. was born on March 10, 1864 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Peter B. and C. (Haserodt) Mertz.
High School.
Appointed member, City Fire Department, 1884. Promoted Captain, 1897, Chief, City Fire Department, 1901. Instrumental in passage of a building code law by city council.
Building code revolutionized the material to be used and construction of all classes of buildings in city limits. Due to efforts City adopted first complete motorized fire dept, in United States.
Member: Masons; Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Grotto; Elks.
Spouse Susan E. Thiese. January 18, 1885 Akron, O.