Charles Emile Mertins was born March 27, 1892, son of Fritz and Sabrina Mertins. From Fisher-Pou records, Charles E. Mertins was born in Pensacola, son of Fredrick R. Mertins and his wife Sabina Baden. Charles E. Mertins died December 16, 1964 in Texas. From Journal Friday December 18: "Charles Emile Mertins, 72 of Galveston, Texas, died Wednesday in Texas...former resident of Pensacola ...veteran of WWI...survivors: brother Fred W. Mertins of Pensacola...Fisher-Pou will direct." He is buried in the F.R. Mertins family plot.