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Henry Mihlhouse
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Henry Mihlhouse 1 2
Other names for Henry were Henry Mehlhouse,4 5 Henrich Muehlhausen and Henry Muehlhausen. FamilySearch ID: 9XJW-1NK. Christening Notes: Muehlhausen, Henrich, s. Heinrich Muehlhausen and w. Anna Kunigunda; b. May 5; bap. June 23; sp. George Greuling and w. Elisabeth. Noted events in his life were: 1. Census in 1830 in North Whitehall Twp., Lehigh, PA. 6 Name: Henry Michouse 2. Census in 1850 in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh, PA. 7 The 1850 census recorded Henry Millhouse, saddler, 26, living with wife Hanna, 23; and son Franklin, 2. Also in the home was Thomas Diehl, saddler, 20; and Elisabeth Strohm, 7. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. 3. Census in 1860 in Millerstown, Lehigh, PA. 8 The 1860 census recorded Henry Millhouse, 37, living with wife Hannah, 31; Franklin, 12; Cornelius, 10; and James Oliver, 4. Also in the household was Lewis N. Sensenderfer, bricklayer, 29; C. F. Slay, bricklayer, 24; Edward Swift, day laborer, 26; Charles Bedger, weaver, 30; Soph. Schwartz, ostler, 37; Isabella Knauss, servant, 17; Ellen Klotz, servant, 16; and Augustus Shilbach, 35. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania except Soph. in Wurtemberg, Germany, and Augustus in Saxony, Germany. 4. Residence: in 1861 in Emmaus, Lehigh, PA. 9 5. Census in 1870 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 10 The 1870 census recorded Henry Mihlhouse, keeping hotel, 46, living with wife Hannah, 44; Franklin A., laborer, 22; Cornelius H., house painter, 19; Alfred H., 17; Oliver J., 14; Forrest C., 10; Oscar W., 5; and Anna, 4. Also in the home was Hannah Manger, domestic servant, 18; Francis Breitenbach, carter, 19; and John Janney, laborer, 20. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. 20. Henry's real estate was valued at $12,500 and personal estate $2,500. 6. Newspaper: Reading Times: "Mr. Henry Mehlhouse has sold his large new hotel, on the north-west corner of High and Washington street, Pottstown, to Mr. Peter Myers, for the sum of $18,000.", 4 Dec 1875, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 11 7. Newspaper: Reading Times: "Pottstown, July 30: At Sheriff Tyson's sale on August 20th among other properties to pass under the hammer is the old Buttonwood Hotel, High and Washington streets, the property of Henry Mehlhouse.", 31 Jul 1879, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 12 8. Newspaper: Reading Times: "Pottstown Affairs: Pottstown, Oct. 1 -- Henry Mihlhouse, of the East ward, is lying at his residence dangerously ill.", 2 Oct 1882, Reading, Berks, PA. 13 9. Obituary: Reading Times: obituary of Henry Mihlhouse on 7 Oct 1882 in Reading, Berks, PA. 1 POTTSTOWN AFFAIRS: Pottstown, Oct. 6 -- Henry Mihlhouse, proprietor of the hotel southwest corner of King and Washington streets, died at his residence shortly after eight o'clock this evening, aged 58 years 5 months and one day. He had been ill only a couple of weeks, and though possessing a strong, robust constitution, the complicated diseases with which he was suffering were too great for him, and he at last gave way. He died peacefully, as though only going to sleep. Deceased was a native of North White Hall township, Lehigh county, and came to Pottstown in 1861. He was engaged in the hotel business here nearly ever since. For a number of years he was proprietor of the old "Buttonwood" hotel, which stood on the northeast corner of High and Washington, and subsequently of the American House, which he built. For several years he has had the hotel on King street. He was a well-known, kind-hearted citizen, and erected perhaps more fine houses in the East Ward than any other man. Of an enterprising disposistion, he was public spirtied and ready to encourage local improvements. His wife died in April, 1880. Deceased was confirmed a member of Evangelicial Reformed church in North Whitehead township, Lehigh county, at the age of 16 years, by Rev. Joseph Dubbs, father of the Rev. Dr. J. H. Dubbs, formerly of Pottstown. 10. Newspaper: Reading Times: funeral of Henry Mehlhouse, 12 Oct 1882, Reading, Berks, PA. 4 Pottstown, Oct. 11 -- The funeral of the late Henry Mehlhouse took place yesterday from his residence, corner Washington and King streets. On a plate of the walnut casket which contained the body were the words "Rest in Peace." The floral offerings were very pretty. The pall-bearers were H. C. Feger, Ellis Mills, Peter Egolf, John D. March, W. M. Antrim, Wm. C. Beecher, R. M. Root, W. B. Reightmyer, W. H. Antrim,Dr. J. B. Weiler. Rev. L. K. Evans, of Trinity Reformed church, officiated. Interment at Pottstown Cemetery. 11. Newspaper: Pottstown Mercury: Henry Mihlhouse house dismantled, 14 Sep 1970, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 14 Old Pottstown Houses Have Own History Henry married Hannah Strohm, daughter of Peter Strohm and Unknown. (Hannah Strohm was born about 1821 in Rockland Twp., Berks, PA,15 died on 17 Apr 1880 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA 1 16 and was buried in Pottstown: Pottstown Cemetery, Montgomery, PA.) |
1 Reading Times (Reading, PA) (Reading, Berks, Pernnsylvania.), 7 Oct 1882, page 1. Obituary of Henry Mihlhouse.
2 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Death Certificate 96152. Forest C. E. Mihlhouse. Father henry Mihlhouse. Mother Hannah Strohm. Widowed. Informant Mrs. Marion Purnell (daughter).
3 Montgomery, Thomas Lynch, editor, Pennsylvania Archives: Sixth Series (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania State printer, 1906-1907.), Egypt Reformed Church, Page 98.
4 Pottstown Mercury (Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania), 12 Oct 1882, page 1. Funeral of Henry Mehlhouse.
5 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Death Certificate 5894. Cornelius H. Mellhouse. Father Henry Mehlhouse. Mother Hannah Strohm. Spouse/Informant Mrs. A. E. Mehlhouse.
6 1830 United States Census, 1830; Census Place: North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 155; Page: 93; Family History Library Film: 0020629.
7 1850 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4HY-H8D Henry Millhouse, Upper Macungie, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family 485.
8 1860 United States Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Millers town, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1130; Page: 247; Image: 252; Family History Library Film: 805130.
9 Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Boyd´s Pennsylvania State Business Directory, 1861. Henry Mihlhouse, Emaus.
10 1870 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ5H-JB6 Henry Mihlhouse, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 85, family 714.
11 Reading Times (Reading, PA) (Reading, Berks, Pernnsylvania.), 4 Dec 1875, page 1.
12 Reading Times (Reading, PA) (Reading, Berks, Pernnsylvania.), 31 Jul 1879, page 1.
13 Reading Times (Reading, PA) (Reading, Berks, Pernnsylvania.), 2 Oct 1882, page 4.
14 Pottstown Mercury (Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania), 14 Sep 1970, page 4.
15 Reading Times (Reading, PA) (Reading, Berks, Pernnsylvania.), 19 Apr 1880, page 4. Death of Mrs. Henry Mehlhouse.
16 Ancestry.com, U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Page 1, Supervisors Dist. 4, Enumeration Dist. 53. Mihlhouse, Hannah, age 56.
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