Jonathan F. Emert
The Ernerts are, no doubt, of German descent, but we can only trace them back to Berks County, Pa. It was here that we find Martin Emert, the grandfather of Jonathan F., who died about the beginning of the present century. His family consisted of seven children. Benjamin, one of the seven, was born in Berks County in 1795. Married Mary M. Metard in 1830. She was born in Maryland in 1808. They reared a family of three children, George M., Benjamin, and Jonathan F. Mr. Emert came to Montgomery County about 1806. It was here that he married and lived until 1840, when he moved to Shelby County. He died in 1856. His wife died in 1882.
Jonathan F., the youngest of the above family, was born in 1844. Married Elmira Blanchard in 1866. They have born to them five children, viz., George I., Eliphalet B., Martin A., John A., and Frederick J. In September, 1861, Mr. Emert enlisted in the Benton Cadets, was discharged with his regiment in February, 1862. Re-enlisted in September, 1862, in Company B, 50th O. V. I., and was discharged at the close of the war in 1865. His place of residence is on section 33.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883