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Origin of Ohler Total Records: 1  Origin of Ohler, Meaning of Ohler Origin: This family is of German origin, residing in Switzerland. The progenitor of the Mohler family of Pennsylvania and Virginia, Ludwig Mohler, came to this country from Switzerland on the ship, 'Thistle,' August 29, 1730, and located in Ephrata township, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. He had three sons, George, Jacob and Henry. In 1736 John Whit conveyed to Henry Mohler one hundred and forty acres of land in the above town. In 1764 Henry Mohler, and in 1767 Jacob Mohler, built houses in Lancaster, which are now standing and still owned by members of the family. The Mohler family of Virginia are direct descendants of the Pennsylvania family, several members having moved to Virginia many years ago. Surnames: Mohler Submitted by: History of West Virginia 11/23/2008 10:03 AM Page 1 of 1

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