Obit of Conrad MOLL (b.1844 d.1936), Brown Co., MN

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Source: Newspaper unknown..dated Jan 2, 1936

CONRAD MOLL, 91, CLAIMED BY DEATH    

Has been Ailing Three Months--Came toThis Community in 1865

Conrad Moll, one of Brown county's true pioneers, died at his home 
in this city Monday morning at the age of 91 years.  Ailing for three 
months with a tumor on his leg, the aged man apparently suffered little, 
although he had been confined to his bed since returning from the Union 
hospital at New Ulm several months ago, having gone there for  treatment.  
His condition during his last days was the same as at any other time 
during his illness, neigher better nor worse.  The end came Monday morning 
at six o'clock.  He remained conscious until the last.
Conrad Moll was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Oct. 27, 1844.  Only three 
years were spent in his Fatherland as people of his native land at that 
time had their eyes directed on the rich land to the west, America.  
The boy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moll, were among those European 
settlers who hearkened to the call and after an eight weeks' voyage across 
the Atlantic, landed in New York in the fall of the year 1847.
Making their way via the Great Lakes and the Erie canal the family moved 
on to what is now Arlington, Wisconsin.  It was there that Conrad grew to 
manhood and where he, together with the other members of his family, 
suffered so many of the hardships, known only by those true sturdy, 
pioneers.
Believing that his fortune lay still further west, he set out, traveling 
by foot, stage coach and boat for New Ulm where a brother, Henry, lived.  
After staying there a shoft time he started still further west but this 
time came only as far as this community where a tract of land so appealed 
to him that he purchased it for $1.25 per acre.  This tract of land is 
now owned by William Lochner and is situated in Home township, north of 
this city.
Not being able to earn enough money on his timber-covered land, Mr. Moll 
was forced to go to Minneapolis to find work for the winter and in the 
spring went to see his parents in Wisconsin.  In 1870 he returned to his 
farm.
On January 12, 1871, he was united in marriage at Courtland to Miss 
Wilhelmina Matz by whom he is survived.  The following spring he took 
his young bride, who was then only 16 years of age, to his new home, a 
log cabin which he himself had built.  In this primitive surrounding 
the young couple started out on life's pathway, a pathway that has been 
marked by both gladness and sorrow, yet a life that the early settlers 
weathered exceptionally well.
In 1891 they sold the original homestead and purchased a tract of land 
just east of this city which is now occupied by Mr. Moll's son, Erwin 
and family.  They lived there until 1907, then moved to this city to 
spend their declining days.  In January 1931, the venerable couple observed 
their sistieth wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Moll reared a family of seven children, six of whom are 
living, namely, William of McIntosch; Albert of Grant Pass, Oregon; 
Louisa, (Mrs J.J. Schultz) of Sleepy Eye; Erwin of Sleepy Eye; Evelyn 
(Mrs. Victor Zieske) of Duluth; and Dr. B.F.Moll of Waverly.  
A daughter, Emma, (Mrs. W.W. Tosch), passed away 26 years ago.  
He also leaves a brother, Albert Moll, at Hartford, Wisconsin, 10 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 
following which services were held at the Evangelical church.  
Burial was made in Home cemetery, Rev. E. G. Moede officiating.  
Pallbearers were Fred Arndt, J.R. Hauser, Chas. Remus, Albert Speckman, 
August Sasse and Louis Marx.