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      56. Henry Mohn^240,²⁴¹, born 1817 in East Hempfield, Lanc co; died April 15, 1865 in Lancaster Co. He was the son of 112. Ludwig Mohn and 113. Elizabeth Drutz. He married 57. Sarah Herchelroth March 13, 1838.

      57. Sarah Herchelroth^242,^243,^244,²⁴⁵, born February 11, 1818 in Elizabeth twp; died December 09, 1876 in Lanc Co ²⁴⁶. She was the daughter of 114. Henry Herchelroth and 115. Barbara Young.

Notes for Henry Mohn:
1850 Census Lancaster Co (Warwick twp) Henry Mohn 33 (laborer) Sarah 33
      John 12, Christian 9, Barbara 7, Henry 5, Susanna 1, John Mellinger 50 (weaver) Lived with       them

1860 Lancaster Co (Warwick twp) Henry Mohn 43 (Liquor dealer) born Pa; Sarah 42
      Christian 19 (day laborer), Barbara 17, Henry 14, Susan 11, Charles 8, Edwin 6 (John 22,       Martha 19, Henry 7/12)

John Mohn and Christian Mohn administrators of the estate of Henry Mohn. Died Intestate 4/15/1865 leaving a widow and 7 children, 4 of whom are minors. John M Mohn and Christian B Mohn administrators for Henry Mohn.

"Lancaster Examiner" 3/1/1838 On Tuesday 13th ult by Rev Martin Bruner. Henry Mohn of East Hempfield to Miss Sarah Heltroth of Elizabeth twp. (Name spelled that way in the paper)

August 1865 To the Honorable the Orphan court of Lancaster County. The Petition of John Mohn and Christian Mohn administrators of estate of Henry Mohn, late of Warwick township in said county, deceased. Respectfully represents, That said Henry Mohn, died intestate April 15, 1865, leaving a widow and seven children, four of whom are minors. That the inventory of personal property of said dec'd filed April 29, 1865, amounts to the sum of $1324.61. That the debts of said deceased so far as they have come to the knowledge of petitioners amounts in the aggregate to $3560. That said Henry Mohn, died seized of the following Real Estate. Viz: No 1 A two story brick dwelling house, frame stable, wagon shed and other improvements with about 8 1/2 acres of land there to belonging, situated in said township of Warwick adjoining lands of Reuben Erb, Israel Becker, Reuben Pfautz and others No 2 A tract of about 27 acres, 57 perches of land in same township, adjoining land of Daniel Doster, George Gensemer, dec'd, Lewis Demmy and others, on which are a 1 1/2 story stone plastered dwelling house, bank barn, still house and other improvements No 3 A tract of about 15 acres 16 perches of land in same township without buildings and about 3 acres of which are Chestnut sprats adjoining lands of John Engle, Joel Pfautz, Joseph Lehn, Daniel Doster and others (12 acres and 92 Perches of which are charged with the sum of $459.66 during the life of Elizabeth Roller, wife of Samuel Roller, dec'd, and the sum of $131.33 during the life of J B Erb, Esq, and at their death the principal to be paid the heirs of said Samuel Roller, dec'd) That the personal property is insufficient for the payment of the debts and expenses of said dec'd. they therefore respectfully ask the court for and order to sell the said Real Estate for the purpose of paying such of the debts of said deceased as the personal property will not reach to pay and all the expenses of setting the estate of said dec'd And Now August 23, 1865 Court on motion of Simon Eby, Esq, award an order of sale and order and direct John Mohn and Christain Mohn administrators of said deceased to expose the above described Real Estate to public sale by venue or outcry on September 19 at 1.00 o'clock P.M. Terms 1/3 of purchase money after payment of debts to be charged on Nos1, 2, 3 during life of widow, balance cash on April 1, 1866.
            John Mohn      Tent in      $15,000
            Christian Mohn      " "      $15,000 To the Commonwealth
            John B Erb      " "      $15,000 of Pennsylvania
            Urich Carpenter      " "      $15,000

                  Return of Administrators
To the Honorable the Judge of the Orphans court of Lancaster County. John Mohn and Christian Mohn, administrators of Henry Mohn, dec'd. Respectfully reports that having given due and legal and timely public notice by advertisements and sale bills as required by law they did at the time and place and upon the conditions in the order mentions expose the premises to public sale at auction and sold the different purports within mentioned most convenient for purchases and the benefit of the estate as follows: Purport No1 adjoining lands of Reuben Erb, Israel Becker, Reuben Pfautz and others wherein are a two story brick house and other improvements containing about 8 1/3 acres of land to Sarah Mohn, at and for the sum of three thousand three hundred dollars for the whole. Purport no 2 and Purport n0 3 adjoining each other and lands of George Gensemer, dec'd, Lewis Demmy, Joel Pfautz, Daniel Doster and others where on are a one and a half stone dwelling house, still house and other improvements. No 2 containing about 27 acres and 107 perches of land. no 3 containing about 15 acres and 44 perches. to Daniel Doster at and for the sum of one hundred and thirty five dollars per acre amounting to Five thousand seven hundred and ninety seven dollars and forty and one half cents. wherefore the undersigned administrators prays your Hon court to confirm the said sales so made. Signed John Mohn. Christian Mohn. And now November 20, 1865 Court confirm the sale as aforesaid made and decree the premises and Real Estate to them the said Sarah Mohn and Danile Doster their heirs and assigns in fee as fully as he the said Henry Mohn deceased had and held in the same at the time of his death subject and liable to the payment of the purchase money agreeably to the return to the Order and the terms therein prescribed by the Court.

Henry Mohn Dec'd to the Honorable the Orphans Court of Lancaster County, The petition of Susan Mohn, Charles Mohn, and Edmond Mohn, minor children of Henry Mohn, late of Warwick Township, Lancaster county, dec'd the two former over the age of 14 years for themselves and the latter under that age by his Mother, Sarah Mohler. respectfully represents. That they have a small share coming to each of them and of their said deceased father's estate and have no person legally appointed guardian to take charge of same and therefore respectfully ask the court to appoint Urich Carpenter of Warwick Township guardian of Estate of Susan Mohn and Levi Becker of same township guardian of estates of said Charles Mohn and Edmond Mohn. And now April 14, 1866 Court appoint Uriah Carpenter and Levi Becker guardians as prayed for and approve of bonds.
      Uriah Carpenter      Tent in      $780.00
      Miles Carpenter      " "      $780.00 To the Commonwealth
      Levi Becker      " "      $1560.00 of Pennsylvania
      Israel Becker      " "      $1560.00

More About Henry Mohn:
Burial: Unknown, Middle Creek Church of the Brethern ²⁴⁷
Deed: April 02, 1855, Kryder to Mohn (L 8 463) Warwick twp
Lived: New Haven, Warwick twp, Lanc co
Occupation: Liquor dealer ²⁴⁸
Will: August 1865, 1863-1865 p698,699

Notes for Sarah Herchelroth:
1870 Census Lancaster Co (Warwick twp) Sallie Mohn 50, Edwin 16

Sarah Mohn died Intestate 12.9.1873 of New Haven, Warwick twp

1870 Warwick twp, Lancaster Co Census Sallie Mohn 50 Edwin 16

1875-1876 Misc Book p 564 Sarah Mohn dec'd 12/9/1876 Intestate of New Haven, Warwick twp

Henry Herchelroth's will goes into lengthy detail caring first for his wife and then for the children. Sarah is to get 2 acres in Warwick township with a house, stable, shop and other improvements which was purchased from son John Herchelroth and 77 perches adjoining which he also purchased. Henry Herchelroth goes on further to be sure that the home is for the use of Sarah and the children for them to use as long as they live. It also is very clear that in no manner may Henry Mohn get any part of the house or any profit from if Sarah dies. (The aforesaid Henry Mohn shall not and cannot in any wise intermeddle with the same and con not have no right of inheritance, claim or life estate management or control in any wise or manner by reason of him being the lawful husband of my said daughter Sarah or the father of her children, but shall be utterly and entirely excluded from any right claim or inheritance or management of the same coming or given to and for the use of my said daughter Sarah and her children in this my Will in any wise, my said Trustees as aforesaid holding the said estate hereby given to my said daughter and her children for their use during the life of the said Henry Mohn, to all intents and purposes as aforesaid, as if she the said Sarah was a single woman and had never been married to said Henry Mohn. Further hereby giving full power and authority to the said Trustees of my daughter Sarah as aforesaid in their discretion an any time during the life of the said Henry Mohn to sell dispose and convey the said real estate devised in Trust as aforesaid and sign and execute all such lawful deed or deeds to purchaser or purchasers thereof, granting and confirming said real estate in any place or country with the funds or estate held in Trust for my said daughter Sarah and her children as aforesaid as they the said Trustees as aforesaid in their discretion may deem right for the benefit of my said daughter Sarah and her children; and again to sell and convey such real estate bought by them as aforesaid from time to time as they in their discretion may deem if for the benefit for said Sarah and her children. And in case of the death of the said Henry Mohn, then as soon as conveniently after his decease I order and direct the Trustees that may be in Pursuance of this my Will as aforesaid to give and convey all the estate unto my said daughter Sarah absolutely forever, to her and her heirs and assigns forever, whatever estate may be real or personal in their hands as Trustee or Trustees, held in Trust to be paid delivered and conveyed to her absolutely forever. But in cast that my daughter Sarah should die before her husband Henry Mohn: then in such case all the estate that may be in the hands of her trustees be converted into money and I give and bequeath the same unto the children of said trustees as aforesaid until they or the survivor of them arrived at the age of 21 years, then the same to be paid to them in equal shares of to their heirs of legal representatives. So that the said Henry Mohn shall never inherit no part of the estate hereby bequeathed in this my Will for the said daughter.)

Sarah Mohn, deceased; TO THE HONORABLE THE ORPHANS'S COURT OF LANCASTER COUNTY the petition of Mohn M Mohn and Jacob E Stauffer, Adm of the estate of Sarah Mohn, late, of Warwick twp said county, deceased. respectfully Represents: That said decedent died, December 9, 1876, intestate, that her personal property, as per Inventory filed, amounts to $131.36. That her debts as far as they have come to the knowledge of your petition are as follows:
Jacob L Stehman Judgement bond $550.00
Levi Becker " " $160.00
Levi Hacker Book Account $ 70.00
Levi Keller Note $ 59.00
Manheim Nat Bank Note $100.00
Christian Becker Note $ 60.00
Amounting to....... $999.00
Besides funeral expenses estimated at $90.00 and other outstanding debts, the amount of which have not yet been ascertained. That intestate died seized of a lot of ground situated in the village of New Haven, Warwick twp. Containing about 1/2 acre, on which are erected a two storied frame dwelling house with one storied frame kitchen attached, adjoining property of Frank Dussinger, Peter McQuade and others. Your petitioners therefore pray the court to grant them an order to sell the said real estate for the payment of the debts which the personal property is insufficient to pay. So the truth of the facts set fourth in the foregoing petition, the petitioners were duly affirmed according to law. And now December 23, 1876, in motion of S P Eby, Esq, the court awards and order of sale as prayed for, approve of bond, and order and direct the administrators aforesaid to sell by public venue or outcry, for payment of debts, the foregoing described real estate. Sale to be held on the premises on Jan 18, 1877, at one o'clock P.M. Terms, purchase money to be paid cash on April 1, 1877.
John M Mohn tent in $3600.00
Jacob E Stauffer " " $3600.00 To the Commonwealth
S G Summy " " $3600.00 of
I M Stauffer " " $3600.00 Pennsylvania

Report of Administrators
To the Hon the Orphans Court of Lancaster County, John M Mohn and Jacob E Stauffer, administrators of Sarah Mohn, dec'd respectfully report: That after giving due and legal notice of the time and place of sale, they did at the time and place in the annexed order of Court, expose the real estate therein mentioned at public venue and sold the same to Christian E Stauffer at and for the sum of one thousand five hundred and ninety five dollars ($1595) He being the highest and best bidder and that the highest and best price offered for the same payable April 1, 1877 Which sale they pray the court to confirm. signed John M Mohn, Jacob E Stauffer
And now January 29, 1877 on motion of S P Eby, Esq, the court confirms the sale so made and decree the said premises and real estate to him the said Christian E Stauffer his heirs and assigns, as fully as the said Sarah Mohn, deceased, had and held in same at the time of her death, subject and liable to the payment of the purchase money agreeably to the return to the order and the terms therein prescribed by the court.

More About Sarah Herchelroth:
Burial: Unknown, Middle Creek Church of the Brethern
Lived: New Haven, Warwick twp, Lanc co
Will: 1875-1876 Misc Book p564 Lanc Co

Children of Henry Mohn and Sarah Herchelroth are:

John M Mohn ^249,²⁵⁰, born 1838 ²⁵¹; died Aft. 1918; married Martha; born 1841; died Unknown.

Notes for John M Mohn:
1860 Warwick twp, Lanc Co Census John 22 Martha 19 Henry 7/12 Lived at home with parents, Henry and Sarah

More About John M Mohn:
Baptised: laborer
Lived: Denver
Occupation: Farmer

	28	ii.		Christian B Mohn, born July 1840 in Pine Hill, Lanc Co; died July 18, 1902 in Warwick twp, Lanc co; married Leah Glassmeyer.
		iii.		Barbara Mohn ^252,²⁵³, born Abt. 1842 ²⁵⁴; died Bef. 1918; married Jacob E Stauffer; born Abt. 1840; died Unknown.

More About Barbara Mohn:
Lived: 1902, Sporting Hill

iv.

Henry Mohn ^255,^256,²⁵⁷, born November 21, 1845 in Manheim ²⁵⁸; died January 28, 1918 in Manheim ²⁵⁹; married Sarah Ann Arnold; born September 19, 1845; died June 07, 1904 in Manheim ²⁶⁰.

Notes for Henry Mohn:
)1880 Manheim Census Peter Arnold 56, (retired farmer) born Pa, Mary 60; Sarah A Mohn 34 (daughter) Henry Mohn 34 (farmer, quarry worker) born Pa; Wesley Bowman 46 (brother-in-law) Thomas Hendricks 27 (farm Laborer)

All on one tombstone Samuel Wesley Bowman 5/12/1834-8/2/1909, Sarah Ann wife/Henry Mohn 9/19/1845-6/7/1904, Henry Mohn 11/21/1845-1/28/1904

Book on Pa Volunteers listed Henry Mohn, Jr Co I mustered in 2/23/1865

( A Henry Mohn deserted 8/18/1865 according to records in Pa Vol Book)

Samuel Wesley Bowman 5/12/1834-8/2/1909 is buried with Henry and Sarah (Brother-in-law to Peter Arnold

January 1918 EPHRATA REVIEW Henry Mohn of Manheim. Aged resident died at home on Friday morning from complications. Member of Selah Lodge, IOOF. Survived by brothers Charles of Manheim, John of Millway, Edward of Denver and Mrs Sue Stauffer of Kissel Hill. Funeral at United Evangelical Church, Manheim. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, near Manheim.

More About Henry Mohn:
Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Manheim ²⁶¹
Lived: Mt Joy
Military: Bet. July 15 - October 29, 1864, Pvt I, 195 Pa Cav
Occupation: famer, quarry worker

More About Sarah Ann Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Manheim

Susanna Mohn ^262,²⁶³, born Abt. 1849 ²⁶⁴; died Aft. 1918; married Christian Stauffer; born Abt. 1845; died Unknown.

More About Susanna Mohn:
Lived: 1918, Kissel Hill

vi.

Charles F Mohn ^265,^266,^267,^268,²⁶⁹, born March 07, 1851 ^270,²⁷¹; died May 22, 1940 in Royersford, Pa; married Mary Ann Eby March 20, 1870 in Manheim; born October 1851; died Unknown.

Notes for Charles F Mohn:
1880 Census Lancaster Co Charles Mohn 29 (Cigar Maker) Mary 28
Leroy 9, Neomia 7, Annie 6, Henry 4, Minnie 3

1900 Ephrata twp census Charles Mohn 3/1851, Mary A 10/1851 Leroy E 6/1871, Harry E 10/1875, Minnie E 6/1877, Charles E 1/1883 Harry L 12/1883 (nephew) Married 30 years 8 children

1910 Akron Census Charles F Mohn 59 Mary A 58 (married 40 years 8 children, 8 living)
Minnie Albright 32 (daughter)

3/1866 Misc Book 1865-1867 p189 Henry Mohn dec'd Intestate Petition of Susan, Charles, Edward Mohn, minor children of Henry for guardians.

Levi Becker made Guardian over Charles Mohn and Edward1900 Ephrata twp, Lanc Co Census Charles Mohn 3/1851 Mary A 10/1851
Leroy E 6/1871 Harry E 10/1875 Minnie E 6/1877 Charles E 1/1883 Harry L 12/1883 (nephew) Married 30 years 8 births 8 living

1910 Akron Lancaster co Census Charles F Mohn 59 Mary A 58 Minnie Albright 32 daughter (Married 40 years 8 births 8 living)

More About Charles F Mohn:
Burial: Unknown, Akron
Lived: 1918, Manheim
Occupation: cigar maker, baker

vii.

Edward Mohn ^272,²⁷³, born May 1854 ²⁷⁴; died Aft. 1918; married Mary C; born August 1856; died Unknown.

Notes for Edward Mohn:
Levi Becker made Guardian over Charles Mohn and Edward

1900 Ephrata twp, Lanc co Census Edward Mohn 8/1854 Mary C 8/1856 Erla l 1/1891 (Married 27 years 16 births 5 living)

More About Edward Mohn:
Lived: Akron ²⁷⁵

viii.

Franklin Mohn, born June 21, 1857 ²⁷⁶; died June 21, 1857 in Warwick twp.

More About Franklin Mohn:
Burial: Unknown, Pine Hill Graveyard, Warwick twp

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