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This
goal was first sought by James Mott. Born in Kent County,
England, in 1803, he immigrated to Sacketts Harbor, New York,
in 1821, and there learned the trade of cabinet making. On
February 20, 1843, the Mott's established residence in Athens
and opened their business. Using his cabinetmaking skills,
Mr. Mott made caskets. During the 1800's the funerals were
conducted in homes and churches; visitations were in the home.
At this time, the funeral home operated under the name Mott
Undertaking Company.
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Four
generations of Motts served the Athens area. After James
Mott died September 15, 1873, J. Wellington Mott acquired
the business and then, Allen and Harold continued the Mott
ownership of the business. At this time, the funeral home
changed names, Allen Mott & Son to Mott & Son's
Funeral Home.
In
1941 William Emory Henning and his wife, Marjorie joined Harold
Mott in the business. Emory and his wife worked along with
Harold for over 23 years and on January 1, 1969, Emory Henning
again modified the name to Mott & Henning Funeral Home
following the purchase of the business. In September of 1973,
Robert and Richard E. Henning joined their father to become
the second generation of ownership. Following Robert's death
in April of 1995. Richard's wife Karla became an active member
of the firm. Richard W. Henning, son of Richard E. and Karla,
joined the firm in March of 2000 and became the third generation
of Hennings to be associated with the funeral home. Richard
E. Henning died in May of 2005 after 32 years of service.
