of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Henry Moore b. 1826
parentsElizabeth Ohlenbacher
Henry Moore⚭ Mary J. Bourke
childrenElizabeth Moore · Mary J. Moore · Henry J. Moore · Catharine L. Moore · George A. Moore
Their story
What the record says
Merchant and grape producer, Margaretta township, Venice p.o.
Emigrated 1846 with mother (maiden name Elizabeth Ohlenbacher) and stepfather Paul Leidorf, who died in Venice.
Married 1849 to Mary J. Bourke, born at Black Rock, Buffalo, N.Y. Learned miller's trade, ran the Venice mill 26 years.
Entered mercantile business (Gookey & Moore) 1874, sole owner 1887.
Township treasurer nine years.
Served in 145th Regiment, 100-day call.
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