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Michael MAURER documentation (Father of Henry Mower Sr.)
Christened 25 Sept 1774 in the St. Lukes Union Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, PA, the son of Andrew and Barbara MAURER. Sponsors: Christopher BRIEL and Margaret. (FHL #1029738) 1800 Census Bedford Co., PA shows him, wife, 2 sons under 10. 1810 Census shows him, wife, 2 sons 10-16, and 3 dau. under 10. 1820 Census shows him, wife, 1 dau. under 10, 1 dau. 10-16, 1 dau. 16-26. (Michael died 8 July 1829.) FHL #1029738 Pg. 184 shows christening record. Bedford County Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 3, page 107 lists Michael Mower in Colerain Twp. 1817 Tax List. Page 115 lists him as a wagon maker in 1814 in Colerain. FHL 331336 Orphan Court Records 27 Nov 1824 cited into court with his brother-in-law Michael Emich by brother, Jacob Mower, to settle the estate of Andrew Mower. 1 Feb 1828 both Michaels appear in court and the estate is settled. FHL 331336 Orphan Court Records dated 25 Aug 1831 petition of Samuel Bussard, administrator of Michael Mower's estate to settle the estate. Nover. 27th 1824: On motion of James M. Russell Esq. at the instance of Jacob Mower Citation awarded against Michael Mower and Michael Emich Executors of the last Will and Testament of Andrew Mower dec. To appear before the Register at the Registers office in Bedford at least thirty days before the 4th Monday of January next and settle an account of their administration on said Estate. (30 Nov 1824 Citation issued. Sheriff retuns served on both persons.) 1 Feb 1828 Came into court Michael Amick and Michael Mower, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Andrew Mower late of the Borough of Bedford, deceased, and produced the amount of their administration on said Estate. by which it appears there is a balance of forty dollars and sixty cents due said Executors and on proof being made by the Register, that notice was regularly published and the same was confirmed. By the Court. Fees were paid. 25 Aug 1831: Samuel Bussard, administrator of the good and chattels of Michael Mower late of Colerain Township, deceased, appointed to settle and adjust the rates and proportions of the remaining aspects due and payable to the respective creditiors of the said Michael Mower, deceased.
1802 Tax list: Michael Moura in Colerain Twp. FHL # 1449357 IGI for Pennsylvania shows that Andrew MAURER and wife, Barbara, are the parents for John Michael MAURER, who was born 17 Sep 1774 and christened on 25 Sept. 1774 in the St. Lukes Union Church in Nockamixion Twp., Bucks County, PA. Sponsors: Christopher BRIEL and Margaret.(FHL Film # 1029738 Page 184). Margaret, the wife of Christopher BRIEL (BRILL) was the sister of Andrew MAURER. Michael is listed on the 1800-1820 Census for Bedford County Pennsylvania. In the Bedford County Pennsylvania Archives, edited by James B. Whisker, Vol 3, pg 107 he is listed on the 1817 Colerain Twp. tax lists, and on pg 115 of the same volume he is listed as a wagon maker in 1814 in Colerain. These three children MAY belong to Michael and Catherine: John George son of Michael MAURER and Catherine born 27 Feb 1794 FHL #975.291 K28w Washington County, Maryland Church Records of the 18th Century, page 107 Maria, dau. of Michael MAURER and Catherine, born 18 Apr 1799, bap 13 May 1799 FHL #975.291 K28w Washington County, Maryland Church Records of the 18th Century, page 111. Catharine of Michael MAURER and wife Catherine, born 12 Feb 1801, bap. 15 Mar 1801 Wit: Philippina Reitenauer FHL #975.291 K28w Washington County, Maryland Church Records of the 18th Century, page 112. |