Michael Mohr

b: 1823 d: February 23, 1869

Michael Mohr, born 1823 was the son of Michael Mohr who was born in 1792.1  Michael 
Mohr immigrated to the United States in 1837 (see father’s bio for details) when 
he was only 13.  He married sometime prior to 1848 presumably in Louisiana.2  
He and his wife, Anna Maria Britling had 5 children.  Louisa, in 1848 and Emma, 
in 1850 were both born in Louisiana.2  Mary S, was born in Texas in 1859.2  

In 1860, the family of 5 was living in Travis Precinct of Austin County Texas.  
Mike Mohr’s occupation at the time was carpenter.  He had real estate valued at 
$800 and personal property valued at $700.2.  His first son, John E. was born 
November 30, 1862 and his second son, Charles Albert was born October 26, 1864, 
both in Austin county.3.  Michael Mohr died February 23, 1869 at the age of  46.4.
An inventory of the personal property belonging to Michael and his wife at the 
time of his death includes 4 horses and several colts, 50 head of cattle, 100 head 
of sheep, 14 head of hogs, 4 ploughs and 2 yoke of steers as well as a set of 
carpenters tools.4   His estate is described as a “considerable community 
estate”.4

Nothing is known at this time about his death or whether he served in the 
Civil War or not.  It is apparent that he and his wife and 2 daughters immigrated 
to Texas from Louisiana sometime in the 1850’s.2  Did any of his brothers or 
sisters come with him?  Did his parents come?  He was not living with his parents 
in 1850 and it is not known where he was as he has not yet been found in the 1850
census.


Sources:
1. Imigration Records
2. 1860 Census
3. 1900 Census
4. Probate record of Mike Mohr's death	

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