Merck Family - Random Notes

Joseph John Merck, with his wife, Katherine Cecilia Eberle, brought his family from the Ukraine to the United States in 1912. This site will contain some random notes and comments about the family background, their experiences, the places they lived, and other subjects related to that topic. No particular organization of comments or articles should be expected.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Merck Saint Lievin


I have no idea why this village has the name of Merck Saint Lievin, but so it does. The village is in the North of France, not far from the coastal city of Calais. Pictured here is an historic 16th century church located in the village of about 511 people.