Andrew Moothart
Andrew Moothart, deceased, was born in Lehigh County, Pa., November 25, 1795. He was a son of Frederick and Catharine Moothart. He was a tailor by trade. In 1830 he turned his attention to farming, which he conducted successfully until his death. He married Miss Margaret Cashner of Lehigh County, Pa., born January 10, 1801. In 1822 they came to Ohio and located in Fairfield County, and remained ten years. In August, 1832, they came to Shelby County, and settled on the land in Franklin Township now owned by Jacob Billing, on which they lived two and a half years. In February, 1835, he sold his land in section 36, entered, made improvements, and moved his family to section 32, north of boundary line. The farm is now owned by their son, Peter Moothart. Mr. Andrew Moothart died November 29, 1844. Mrs. Moothart is still living, and now resides with her youngest daughter, in Illinois. They reared a family of eight children, viz., Sally, Benjamin, Peter, Leandea, Mary A., Catharine, Lydia, and Andrew. Sally is now dead. Benjamin, Mary A., Lydia, and Andrew are now living in Illinois. Catharine lives in Miami County, Ohio. Peter and Leandea reside in Shelby County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Moothart were members of the Lutheran Church in Franklin Township.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883