Born on October 2, 1826 in Strassburg aka "Strassbourg", Alsace-Lorraine, Germany which was located near the border of France. Since WWI and WWII, the territory was redistributed as a result from war and is not listed.
Both of Jacob's parents were born in France.
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Date of Immigration: 26 August 1852.
Port: New York
Ship: Yankee Blade
Birth Place: France
Listed Name: Jacques Moll
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Jacob Moll, had married 3 times.
1st marriage, Maria "Mary" Koehler born in Germany married on 07 Aug. 1855 in Manhattan, NY. She died in 1858/9.
They had 3 children.
Charles
Mary
George
either his date of birth is incorrect as shown on George Moll death certificate of Oct. 10, 1858 because what is recorded at Weedsport Rural cemetery gives his mother's death Mary Moll as Oct. 5, 1858. Situation: how does Mary give birth if she is dead 5 days before George's birth. Therefore, someone has incorrect birth / death date.
2nd marriage, Barbara Shots, She died in Cato, Cayuga, NY in 1876, they had 3 children.
Sarah
Andrew
Edward
[Shots, Shotts, Shotz, Schatz, Schutz, Schultz, Shultz and Stotts]
3rd marriage, Mrs. Lucy Shots Veits, (sister of Barbara) - her father Mathias Stotts.
no known children in this union - marriage 25 Mar 1877 • Woodland, Barry, Michigan.
Lucy born 12 Sep 1827 - DEATH 26 Nov 1889 buried in Woodland.
died of consumption. parents: Mathia & n/a Shotts, Wurttemberg - Europe, both deceased.
possible husband:
NAME: George Vitta
GENDER: Male
RACE: White
MARITAL STATUS: Married
DEATH AGE: 57
BIRTH DATE: 1819
BIRTH PLACE: Germany Europe
DEATH DATE: 26 Apr 1876
DEATH PLACE: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, USA
FATHER: Jacob Vitta
MOTHER: Rosa Vitta
FILE NUMBER: 1724
Name: George Velte
Death or Burial Place: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, United States of America
Cemetery: Woodland Memorial Park
Death Date: 26 Apr 1876
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1818
(believed to be related - somehow associated : F.A.G. MEMORIAL ID 97495404)
1st wife of George is Hannah Swartz and she had died in 1865, maybe remarries to Lucy Shultz.
unknown but possible. Mathew Shotts b.1858 Germany - d.June 20, 1879 -Woodland, Barry, MI. Mother listed as Lucy Shotts, father unknown.
Name: Lize Voelte [Lize Schatz Voelte]
Gender: Female
Marriage Year: Abt 1877 [25 Mar 1877]
Marriage Place: Barry, Michigan, USA
Residence Date: 1 Jan 1877
Spouse: Jacob Moll
Spouse Gender: Male
(note: children are listed from eldest to youngest)
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JACOB MOLL OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY OF 92d BIRTHDAY; MANY CALL
Prominent Citizen Enjoy Full Faculties Despite Years – Was Born In Alsace But Sympathies Are With The Allies and Relatives: Father Ruby And Friends Make Occasion Most Enjoyable.
To celebrate his 92nd birthday with the retainment of his full faculties, in the best of health and in the midst of a group of loving relatives and admiring friends provided one of the happiest moments in the long and useful life of Jacob Moll, one of Weedsports respected citizens. The observance which was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt, in Oakland street, was a crowning success and which according to the honored guest will go down in his memory as the best in many enjoyable events of his career.
- Writes Own Invitations. -
During the entire day, the celebration was in order. Relatives and friends went to the Hoyt homestead in glad response to invitations written out by the celebrant's own hand. There was awaiting all the warmth and hospitality of a man who had always looked on the bright side of life and who always had a kind word for everybody. In receiving the many callers, relatives willingly gave their service.
At 1 o'clock, the anniversary dinner was served. Covers were laid for 22 and as many enjoyed a dinner fit for a king. The decorations of the table and of the house were in keeping with this time of the year. Mr. Moll was the happy recipient of many beautiful and valuable remembrances, including in which was a handsome rocker from his children.
- Father Ruby Welcomed. –
Of the many callers during the day, Mr. Moll had the warmest handshake for Rev. J. J. Ruby, pastor of St. Joseph's church, of this village. Father Ruby, as Mr. Moll stated is like one of his own children. The clergyman has been a warm friend of the family for years and without his presence the observance would not have been complete. One of the features of the day was the anniversary speech of Father Ruby in which he paid a glowing tribute to the character of Mr. Moll and in which he recounted innumerable happy incidents, of their long and genial acquaintance. Because of the fact that his father was born but a short distance from the place of Mr. Moll's birth in Alsace. Father Ruby was able to carry on a conversation in German, with the nonegenerian and this pleased him very much.
For the enjoyment of the festivities, the following relatives of Mr. Moll were present: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moll and son, Richard., Edward Moll of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. George Kilgus and daughter, Louise., Mrs. Florence Sheldon and son, Leland., Arminta Kilgus, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Putnam and son, Clair. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon. Mrs. Sarah Hoyt and daughter, Doris and Dr. and Mrs. H. M Haskell.
- Born in Germany.-
Born in Strausburg province of Alsace, Germany in the year of 1826. Mr. Moll went to Paris where he resided previous to coming to America in 1852. After a six weeks voyage in the "Yankee Plaid." a two-masted sailing schooner. Mr. Moll landed in New York where for a time, he launched out in business with his brother. But the desire of being out in the great open country was yearning in his heart, so he moved to Weedsport in 1852. He had chosen this village because here dwelt several close acquaintances of his family over in Europe.
In Iife, he married a Miss Mary Kevler of New York, and with her he made his home here. From this union, three children were born. Mrs. Moll died in 1858 and in 1860, he married again his second wife being a Miss Barbara Shots. From this union, three children were also born. At that time Mr. Moll took up his residence in Cato, where Mrs. Moll died in 1876. ln 1877, Mr. Moll went to live in Woodland, Mich., he married his second wife's sister Mrs. Lucy Veite. There he resided on a farm until his third wife died in 1889. He stayed on his Michigan farm to 1900 when he sold out and came to Weedsport. He has since lived with his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt in Oakland street.
- Went Almost to World War –
Despite his advanced age, Mr. Moll taken an active interest in present day happenings. Although a native of Alsace, Mr. Moll's sympathies are decidedly with the Allies.
Life sketch - published in Cayuga Chief, WEEDSPORT, NY., FRIDAY, October 3, 1918.
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Weedsport Rural cemetery listing
[ https://www.cayugagenealogy.org/cem/cem16.htm ]
MOLL, Jacob 1826-1922
Barbary his wife d. 2/25/1875 age 38
Mary his wife d. 10/5/1858 age 24
Charles A. 1855-1906
Andrew 1866-1943
Edward 1868-1946
Jessie L. 1876-1953
Richard A. 1911-1942
Both of Jacob's parents were born in France.
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Date of Immigration: 26 August 1852.
Port: New York
Ship: Yankee Blade
Birth Place: France
Listed Name: Jacques Moll
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Jacob Moll, had married 3 times.
1st marriage, Maria "Mary" Koehler born in Germany married on 07 Aug. 1855 in Manhattan, NY. She died in 1858/9.
They had 3 children.
Charles
Mary
George
either his date of birth is incorrect as shown on George Moll death certificate of Oct. 10, 1858 because what is recorded at Weedsport Rural cemetery gives his mother's death Mary Moll as Oct. 5, 1858. Situation: how does Mary give birth if she is dead 5 days before George's birth. Therefore, someone has incorrect birth / death date.
2nd marriage, Barbara Shots, She died in Cato, Cayuga, NY in 1876, they had 3 children.
Sarah
Andrew
Edward
[Shots, Shotts, Shotz, Schatz, Schutz, Schultz, Shultz and Stotts]
3rd marriage, Mrs. Lucy Shots Veits, (sister of Barbara) - her father Mathias Stotts.
no known children in this union - marriage 25 Mar 1877 • Woodland, Barry, Michigan.
Lucy born 12 Sep 1827 - DEATH 26 Nov 1889 buried in Woodland.
died of consumption. parents: Mathia & n/a Shotts, Wurttemberg - Europe, both deceased.
possible husband:
NAME: George Vitta
GENDER: Male
RACE: White
MARITAL STATUS: Married
DEATH AGE: 57
BIRTH DATE: 1819
BIRTH PLACE: Germany Europe
DEATH DATE: 26 Apr 1876
DEATH PLACE: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, USA
FATHER: Jacob Vitta
MOTHER: Rosa Vitta
FILE NUMBER: 1724
Name: George Velte
Death or Burial Place: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, United States of America
Cemetery: Woodland Memorial Park
Death Date: 26 Apr 1876
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1818
(believed to be related - somehow associated : F.A.G. MEMORIAL ID 97495404)
1st wife of George is Hannah Swartz and she had died in 1865, maybe remarries to Lucy Shultz.
unknown but possible. Mathew Shotts b.1858 Germany - d.June 20, 1879 -Woodland, Barry, MI. Mother listed as Lucy Shotts, father unknown.
Name: Lize Voelte [Lize Schatz Voelte]
Gender: Female
Marriage Year: Abt 1877 [25 Mar 1877]
Marriage Place: Barry, Michigan, USA
Residence Date: 1 Jan 1877
Spouse: Jacob Moll
Spouse Gender: Male
(note: children are listed from eldest to youngest)
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JACOB MOLL OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY OF 92d BIRTHDAY; MANY CALL
Prominent Citizen Enjoy Full Faculties Despite Years – Was Born In Alsace But Sympathies Are With The Allies and Relatives: Father Ruby And Friends Make Occasion Most Enjoyable.
To celebrate his 92nd birthday with the retainment of his full faculties, in the best of health and in the midst of a group of loving relatives and admiring friends provided one of the happiest moments in the long and useful life of Jacob Moll, one of Weedsports respected citizens. The observance which was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt, in Oakland street, was a crowning success and which according to the honored guest will go down in his memory as the best in many enjoyable events of his career.
- Writes Own Invitations. -
During the entire day, the celebration was in order. Relatives and friends went to the Hoyt homestead in glad response to invitations written out by the celebrant's own hand. There was awaiting all the warmth and hospitality of a man who had always looked on the bright side of life and who always had a kind word for everybody. In receiving the many callers, relatives willingly gave their service.
At 1 o'clock, the anniversary dinner was served. Covers were laid for 22 and as many enjoyed a dinner fit for a king. The decorations of the table and of the house were in keeping with this time of the year. Mr. Moll was the happy recipient of many beautiful and valuable remembrances, including in which was a handsome rocker from his children.
- Father Ruby Welcomed. –
Of the many callers during the day, Mr. Moll had the warmest handshake for Rev. J. J. Ruby, pastor of St. Joseph's church, of this village. Father Ruby, as Mr. Moll stated is like one of his own children. The clergyman has been a warm friend of the family for years and without his presence the observance would not have been complete. One of the features of the day was the anniversary speech of Father Ruby in which he paid a glowing tribute to the character of Mr. Moll and in which he recounted innumerable happy incidents, of their long and genial acquaintance. Because of the fact that his father was born but a short distance from the place of Mr. Moll's birth in Alsace. Father Ruby was able to carry on a conversation in German, with the nonegenerian and this pleased him very much.
For the enjoyment of the festivities, the following relatives of Mr. Moll were present: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moll and son, Richard., Edward Moll of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. George Kilgus and daughter, Louise., Mrs. Florence Sheldon and son, Leland., Arminta Kilgus, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Putnam and son, Clair. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon. Mrs. Sarah Hoyt and daughter, Doris and Dr. and Mrs. H. M Haskell.
- Born in Germany.-
Born in Strausburg province of Alsace, Germany in the year of 1826. Mr. Moll went to Paris where he resided previous to coming to America in 1852. After a six weeks voyage in the "Yankee Plaid." a two-masted sailing schooner. Mr. Moll landed in New York where for a time, he launched out in business with his brother. But the desire of being out in the great open country was yearning in his heart, so he moved to Weedsport in 1852. He had chosen this village because here dwelt several close acquaintances of his family over in Europe.
In Iife, he married a Miss Mary Kevler of New York, and with her he made his home here. From this union, three children were born. Mrs. Moll died in 1858 and in 1860, he married again his second wife being a Miss Barbara Shots. From this union, three children were also born. At that time Mr. Moll took up his residence in Cato, where Mrs. Moll died in 1876. ln 1877, Mr. Moll went to live in Woodland, Mich., he married his second wife's sister Mrs. Lucy Veite. There he resided on a farm until his third wife died in 1889. He stayed on his Michigan farm to 1900 when he sold out and came to Weedsport. He has since lived with his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt in Oakland street.
- Went Almost to World War –
Despite his advanced age, Mr. Moll taken an active interest in present day happenings. Although a native of Alsace, Mr. Moll's sympathies are decidedly with the Allies.
Life sketch - published in Cayuga Chief, WEEDSPORT, NY., FRIDAY, October 3, 1918.
-----------------------------------------
Weedsport Rural cemetery listing
[ https://www.cayugagenealogy.org/cem/cem16.htm ]
MOLL, Jacob 1826-1922
Barbary his wife d. 2/25/1875 age 38
Mary his wife d. 10/5/1858 age 24
Charles A. 1855-1906
Andrew 1866-1943
Edward 1868-1946
Jessie L. 1876-1953
Richard A. 1911-1942
Born on October 2, 1826 in Strassburg aka "Strassbourg", Alsace-Lorraine, Germany which was located near the border of France. Since WWI and WWII, the territory was redistributed as a result from war and is not listed.
Both of Jacob's parents were born in France.
--------------------------------------------------------
Date of Immigration: 26 August 1852.
Port: New York
Ship: Yankee Blade
Birth Place: France
Listed Name: Jacques Moll
--------------------------------------------------------
Jacob Moll, had married 3 times.
1st marriage, Maria "Mary" Koehler born in Germany married on 07 Aug. 1855 in Manhattan, NY. She died in 1858/9.
They had 3 children.
Charles
Mary
George
either his date of birth is incorrect as shown on George Moll death certificate of Oct. 10, 1858 because what is recorded at Weedsport Rural cemetery gives his mother's death Mary Moll as Oct. 5, 1858. Situation: how does Mary give birth if she is dead 5 days before George's birth. Therefore, someone has incorrect birth / death date.
2nd marriage, Barbara Shots, She died in Cato, Cayuga, NY in 1876, they had 3 children.
Sarah
Andrew
Edward
[Shots, Shotts, Shotz, Schatz, Schutz, Schultz, Shultz and Stotts]
3rd marriage, Mrs. Lucy Shots Veits, (sister of Barbara) - her father Mathias Stotts.
no known children in this union - marriage 25 Mar 1877 • Woodland, Barry, Michigan.
Lucy born 12 Sep 1827 - DEATH 26 Nov 1889 buried in Woodland.
died of consumption. parents: Mathia & n/a Shotts, Wurttemberg - Europe, both deceased.
possible husband:
NAME: George Vitta
GENDER: Male
RACE: White
MARITAL STATUS: Married
DEATH AGE: 57
BIRTH DATE: 1819
BIRTH PLACE: Germany Europe
DEATH DATE: 26 Apr 1876
DEATH PLACE: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, USA
FATHER: Jacob Vitta
MOTHER: Rosa Vitta
FILE NUMBER: 1724
Name: George Velte
Death or Burial Place: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, United States of America
Cemetery: Woodland Memorial Park
Death Date: 26 Apr 1876
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1818
(believed to be related - somehow associated : F.A.G. MEMORIAL ID 97495404)
1st wife of George is Hannah Swartz and she had died in 1865, maybe remarries to Lucy Shultz.
unknown but possible. Mathew Shotts b.1858 Germany - d.June 20, 1879 -Woodland, Barry, MI. Mother listed as Lucy Shotts, father unknown.
Name: Lize Voelte [Lize Schatz Voelte]
Gender: Female
Marriage Year: Abt 1877 [25 Mar 1877]
Marriage Place: Barry, Michigan, USA
Residence Date: 1 Jan 1877
Spouse: Jacob Moll
Spouse Gender: Male
(note: children are listed from eldest to youngest)
--------------------------------------------------------
JACOB MOLL OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY OF 92d BIRTHDAY; MANY CALL
Prominent Citizen Enjoy Full Faculties Despite Years – Was Born In Alsace But Sympathies Are With The Allies and Relatives: Father Ruby And Friends Make Occasion Most Enjoyable.
To celebrate his 92nd birthday with the retainment of his full faculties, in the best of health and in the midst of a group of loving relatives and admiring friends provided one of the happiest moments in the long and useful life of Jacob Moll, one of Weedsports respected citizens. The observance which was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt, in Oakland street, was a crowning success and which according to the honored guest will go down in his memory as the best in many enjoyable events of his career.
- Writes Own Invitations. -
During the entire day, the celebration was in order. Relatives and friends went to the Hoyt homestead in glad response to invitations written out by the celebrant's own hand. There was awaiting all the warmth and hospitality of a man who had always looked on the bright side of life and who always had a kind word for everybody. In receiving the many callers, relatives willingly gave their service.
At 1 o'clock, the anniversary dinner was served. Covers were laid for 22 and as many enjoyed a dinner fit for a king. The decorations of the table and of the house were in keeping with this time of the year. Mr. Moll was the happy recipient of many beautiful and valuable remembrances, including in which was a handsome rocker from his children.
- Father Ruby Welcomed. –
Of the many callers during the day, Mr. Moll had the warmest handshake for Rev. J. J. Ruby, pastor of St. Joseph's church, of this village. Father Ruby, as Mr. Moll stated is like one of his own children. The clergyman has been a warm friend of the family for years and without his presence the observance would not have been complete. One of the features of the day was the anniversary speech of Father Ruby in which he paid a glowing tribute to the character of Mr. Moll and in which he recounted innumerable happy incidents, of their long and genial acquaintance. Because of the fact that his father was born but a short distance from the place of Mr. Moll's birth in Alsace. Father Ruby was able to carry on a conversation in German, with the nonegenerian and this pleased him very much.
For the enjoyment of the festivities, the following relatives of Mr. Moll were present: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moll and son, Richard., Edward Moll of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. George Kilgus and daughter, Louise., Mrs. Florence Sheldon and son, Leland., Arminta Kilgus, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Putnam and son, Clair. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon. Mrs. Sarah Hoyt and daughter, Doris and Dr. and Mrs. H. M Haskell.
- Born in Germany.-
Born in Strausburg province of Alsace, Germany in the year of 1826. Mr. Moll went to Paris where he resided previous to coming to America in 1852. After a six weeks voyage in the "Yankee Plaid." a two-masted sailing schooner. Mr. Moll landed in New York where for a time, he launched out in business with his brother. But the desire of being out in the great open country was yearning in his heart, so he moved to Weedsport in 1852. He had chosen this village because here dwelt several close acquaintances of his family over in Europe.
In Iife, he married a Miss Mary Kevler of New York, and with her he made his home here. From this union, three children were born. Mrs. Moll died in 1858 and in 1860, he married again his second wife being a Miss Barbara Shots. From this union, three children were also born. At that time Mr. Moll took up his residence in Cato, where Mrs. Moll died in 1876. ln 1877, Mr. Moll went to live in Woodland, Mich., he married his second wife's sister Mrs. Lucy Veite. There he resided on a farm until his third wife died in 1889. He stayed on his Michigan farm to 1900 when he sold out and came to Weedsport. He has since lived with his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt in Oakland street.
- Went Almost to World War –
Despite his advanced age, Mr. Moll taken an active interest in present day happenings. Although a native of Alsace, Mr. Moll's sympathies are decidedly with the Allies.
Life sketch - published in Cayuga Chief, WEEDSPORT, NY., FRIDAY, October 3, 1918.
-----------------------------------------
Weedsport Rural cemetery listing
[ https://www.cayugagenealogy.org/cem/cem16.htm ]
MOLL, Jacob 1826-1922
Barbary his wife d. 2/25/1875 age 38
Mary his wife d. 10/5/1858 age 24
Charles A. 1855-1906
Andrew 1866-1943
Edward 1868-1946
Jessie L. 1876-1953
Richard A. 1911-1942
Both of Jacob's parents were born in France.
--------------------------------------------------------
Date of Immigration: 26 August 1852.
Port: New York
Ship: Yankee Blade
Birth Place: France
Listed Name: Jacques Moll
--------------------------------------------------------
Jacob Moll, had married 3 times.
1st marriage, Maria "Mary" Koehler born in Germany married on 07 Aug. 1855 in Manhattan, NY. She died in 1858/9.
They had 3 children.
Charles
Mary
George
either his date of birth is incorrect as shown on George Moll death certificate of Oct. 10, 1858 because what is recorded at Weedsport Rural cemetery gives his mother's death Mary Moll as Oct. 5, 1858. Situation: how does Mary give birth if she is dead 5 days before George's birth. Therefore, someone has incorrect birth / death date.
2nd marriage, Barbara Shots, She died in Cato, Cayuga, NY in 1876, they had 3 children.
Sarah
Andrew
Edward
[Shots, Shotts, Shotz, Schatz, Schutz, Schultz, Shultz and Stotts]
3rd marriage, Mrs. Lucy Shots Veits, (sister of Barbara) - her father Mathias Stotts.
no known children in this union - marriage 25 Mar 1877 • Woodland, Barry, Michigan.
Lucy born 12 Sep 1827 - DEATH 26 Nov 1889 buried in Woodland.
died of consumption. parents: Mathia & n/a Shotts, Wurttemberg - Europe, both deceased.
possible husband:
NAME: George Vitta
GENDER: Male
RACE: White
MARITAL STATUS: Married
DEATH AGE: 57
BIRTH DATE: 1819
BIRTH PLACE: Germany Europe
DEATH DATE: 26 Apr 1876
DEATH PLACE: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, USA
FATHER: Jacob Vitta
MOTHER: Rosa Vitta
FILE NUMBER: 1724
Name: George Velte
Death or Burial Place: Woodland, Barry, Michigan, United States of America
Cemetery: Woodland Memorial Park
Death Date: 26 Apr 1876
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1818
(believed to be related - somehow associated : F.A.G. MEMORIAL ID 97495404)
1st wife of George is Hannah Swartz and she had died in 1865, maybe remarries to Lucy Shultz.
unknown but possible. Mathew Shotts b.1858 Germany - d.June 20, 1879 -Woodland, Barry, MI. Mother listed as Lucy Shotts, father unknown.
Name: Lize Voelte [Lize Schatz Voelte]
Gender: Female
Marriage Year: Abt 1877 [25 Mar 1877]
Marriage Place: Barry, Michigan, USA
Residence Date: 1 Jan 1877
Spouse: Jacob Moll
Spouse Gender: Male
(note: children are listed from eldest to youngest)
--------------------------------------------------------
JACOB MOLL OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY OF 92d BIRTHDAY; MANY CALL
Prominent Citizen Enjoy Full Faculties Despite Years – Was Born In Alsace But Sympathies Are With The Allies and Relatives: Father Ruby And Friends Make Occasion Most Enjoyable.
To celebrate his 92nd birthday with the retainment of his full faculties, in the best of health and in the midst of a group of loving relatives and admiring friends provided one of the happiest moments in the long and useful life of Jacob Moll, one of Weedsports respected citizens. The observance which was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt, in Oakland street, was a crowning success and which according to the honored guest will go down in his memory as the best in many enjoyable events of his career.
- Writes Own Invitations. -
During the entire day, the celebration was in order. Relatives and friends went to the Hoyt homestead in glad response to invitations written out by the celebrant's own hand. There was awaiting all the warmth and hospitality of a man who had always looked on the bright side of life and who always had a kind word for everybody. In receiving the many callers, relatives willingly gave their service.
At 1 o'clock, the anniversary dinner was served. Covers were laid for 22 and as many enjoyed a dinner fit for a king. The decorations of the table and of the house were in keeping with this time of the year. Mr. Moll was the happy recipient of many beautiful and valuable remembrances, including in which was a handsome rocker from his children.
- Father Ruby Welcomed. –
Of the many callers during the day, Mr. Moll had the warmest handshake for Rev. J. J. Ruby, pastor of St. Joseph's church, of this village. Father Ruby, as Mr. Moll stated is like one of his own children. The clergyman has been a warm friend of the family for years and without his presence the observance would not have been complete. One of the features of the day was the anniversary speech of Father Ruby in which he paid a glowing tribute to the character of Mr. Moll and in which he recounted innumerable happy incidents, of their long and genial acquaintance. Because of the fact that his father was born but a short distance from the place of Mr. Moll's birth in Alsace. Father Ruby was able to carry on a conversation in German, with the nonegenerian and this pleased him very much.
For the enjoyment of the festivities, the following relatives of Mr. Moll were present: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moll and son, Richard., Edward Moll of Groton, Mr. and Mrs. George Kilgus and daughter, Louise., Mrs. Florence Sheldon and son, Leland., Arminta Kilgus, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Putnam and son, Clair. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon. Mrs. Sarah Hoyt and daughter, Doris and Dr. and Mrs. H. M Haskell.
- Born in Germany.-
Born in Strausburg province of Alsace, Germany in the year of 1826. Mr. Moll went to Paris where he resided previous to coming to America in 1852. After a six weeks voyage in the "Yankee Plaid." a two-masted sailing schooner. Mr. Moll landed in New York where for a time, he launched out in business with his brother. But the desire of being out in the great open country was yearning in his heart, so he moved to Weedsport in 1852. He had chosen this village because here dwelt several close acquaintances of his family over in Europe.
In Iife, he married a Miss Mary Kevler of New York, and with her he made his home here. From this union, three children were born. Mrs. Moll died in 1858 and in 1860, he married again his second wife being a Miss Barbara Shots. From this union, three children were also born. At that time Mr. Moll took up his residence in Cato, where Mrs. Moll died in 1876. ln 1877, Mr. Moll went to live in Woodland, Mich., he married his second wife's sister Mrs. Lucy Veite. There he resided on a farm until his third wife died in 1889. He stayed on his Michigan farm to 1900 when he sold out and came to Weedsport. He has since lived with his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Hoyt in Oakland street.
- Went Almost to World War –
Despite his advanced age, Mr. Moll taken an active interest in present day happenings. Although a native of Alsace, Mr. Moll's sympathies are decidedly with the Allies.
Life sketch - published in Cayuga Chief, WEEDSPORT, NY., FRIDAY, October 3, 1918.
-----------------------------------------
Weedsport Rural cemetery listing
[ https://www.cayugagenealogy.org/cem/cem16.htm ]
MOLL, Jacob 1826-1922
Barbary his wife d. 2/25/1875 age 38
Mary his wife d. 10/5/1858 age 24
Charles A. 1855-1906
Andrew 1866-1943
Edward 1868-1946
Jessie L. 1876-1953
Richard A. 1911-1942
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