Brost-Mohn Cemetery

Brost-Mohn Cemetery is located in Section 11 of Limestone Township.

Researched by Nanette E. Meals, 1977-78
and transcribed by Janine Crandell.

This cemetery is no longer in existence. It was on the Christian Brost property "under the silverleaf trees." The last known burial was in 1903. One removal was known to be made.

KNOWN BURIALS

BROST
Christian, b. 1823 - d. Feb., 1882 Co. K. Ill. Inf.
Philippine HOHN, w/Christian d. 23 Feb., 1911
At this time Christian was removed to Lutheran Cemetery and buried in same grave as his wife.
Christian's stone is on the grave. There is no stone for Phillipine. No.1/2 of lot 12, blk 14,
purchased by Ed Brost 24 Feb., 1911 in Lutheran Cemetery.

MOHN Elizabeth Maria SCHMIDT, b. 17 Apr., 1798 - d. after 1870 census

MOHN Anna Maria PFEIFFER, b. ca 1836 - Age 36 yrs 1st w/Ludwig

MOHN Ludwig (Lewis) b. 30 Mar., 1822 - d. 10 Dec., 1890

MOHN William Henry, b. Nov., 1879 - d. infancy s/Ludwig & Catherine TAPP  (2nd w/Ludwig)

MOHN Infant/Christian d. 31 Dec., 1902 - Age 6 days


Sources:
1) Matilda MANI Martin, Granddaughter/Ludwig Mohn
2) pp 4, 6, 15/in published MOHN Manuscript by Edith MOHN Foster (Peoria Public Library)
3) Book 13, Wilton Mortuary Records
4) Peoria County Courthouse - Ludwig MOHN estate #3735.