Clarence Howard Lynn "Clare" Lein

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• Military: WW1
• Name: Clare Lein
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96679
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #324003
• Occupation: 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; telegraph operator
• Residence: 1953, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bef 1960, 914 Hampton Cres., Port Credit, Ontario

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93489972
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96672
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller, Flour Mill
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Philip Lein

A well known and respected citizen of the town, Philip Lein, passed away at his home, King street, Elmira, on Monday in his 78th year. He had been ailing for about two years.

Mr. Lein was born in the Township of Woolwich, being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Lein and after his marriage to Sarah Howlett in 1886 came to Elmira to reside. His wife died a number of years ago. Mr. Lein was a member of St. James' Lutheran church.

Surviving members of the family are three sons, Carlyle, Clarence and Lloyd, all of Toronto and Miss Lottie Lein at home. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Louis Doerfler and Mrs. David Hollinger, Elmira.

The funeral, which was private, took place from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel on Wednesday afternoon to the Elmira cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch, assisted by Rev. G. D. Little.

Philip — Sarah Howlett. Sarah (daughter of William G. Howlett and Mary Ann Howlett) was born 25 Jul 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Lein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114129
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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AMONG EARLIER SETTLERS HERE

LATE MRS. PHILLIP LEIN CAME TO ELMIRA IN 1889-DEATH ON TUESDAY

The death of Mrs. Phillip Lein in the early hours of Tuesday morning closed the life of one who had been closely in touch with the development of Elmira from those pioneer days of 1869 when as Sarah Howlett, a girl seven years old. Mrs. Lein first moved with her parents to the Howlett homestead east of this town from the vicinity of Breslau where she was born.

The late Mrs. Lein had not for some time been in good health, but she had only been seriously ill for the last three weeks. She was sixty years of age, her whole life practically having been passed in and mear Elmira.

In 1886 she was married to Mr. Philip Lein, the ceremony being performed in Kitchener, and the trip there from Elmira was in those days. considered in the light of a considarable event. After her marriage, she lived on the Lein farm, adjoining her father's homestead, for ten years, and then the family moved to Elmira where she has resided for the last twenty-seven years. Of a quiet and retiring disposition,
the late Mrs. Lein is mourned as a realy kind, and neighborly woman. the high respect in which she was held being testified to by the floral. tribute received since her death. She was a devoted member of Gale Presbyterian Church. and every good work had her support and aid.

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the house.to the Elmira Union Cemetery, the services being taken by Rev. Mr. Lynn. of. Kitchener. Six nephews acted pall-bearers as follows: Messrs. Wesley Howlett, Will Auman, Milton Auman, Orrie Hollinger, Norman Hollinger, and Walter Hollinger.

Besides her husband, the late Mrs. Lein leaves the following family: Messrs. Harvey. Lloyd, Clarence and Carlyle, all of Toronto, and the Misses Lottie and Bessie, both at home.

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114140
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 2 storey log house
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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At the ripe old age of 85 years and 4 months one of the pioneer citizens of the township was called from temporal to eternal life last Sunday forenoon, in the person of Mr. John Lein. Deceased was born in Hessia, Germany in 1823, came to America when a young man, settled near Heidelberg where he became acquainted with and married a Miss Brechbiehl who predeceased him several years ago. After residing a number of years near Heidelberg, the young couple removed to the farm about a mile east of Elmira, now occupied by Mr. David S. Brubacher. Here they lived 28 years and removed to Elmira 13 years ago. Five children survive him, all of whom are residents of this district. They are Mrs. Henry Zilliax, Mrs. David Hollinger, Philip, John, Mary Ann of Elmira and Mrs. L. Hollinger of St. Jacobs. The departed was known as a man of many good qualities. He was a quiet disposition, a kind father and a respected citizen. He was remarkably hardy for his age and was up to the day of his death, in good health. Sunday morning he arose as usual, and while attending to his household duties was seized with a spell of dizziness, the effect of heart failure, which resulted in death before noon. The funeral took place Wednesday and was largely attended.

Elmira Signet 22 Oct 1908

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Death of John Lein. - One of the eldest residents of the village passed away quite unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 15th in the person of Mr. John Lein. Deceased got up in the morning as usual and did some work around the house. About nine o'clock he complained of not feeling well. He laid down and after a while fell into what seemed a natural sleep, but shortly before twelve o'clock he suddenly expired without regaining consciousness. Deceased has lived in Elmira over thirteen years. Six children survive, namely Mary Ann, who iived with her father, Mrs. Henry Zilliax town, Mrs. L. Hollinger, St. Jacobs, Mrs. David Hollinger, Philip and John, Elmira.

The Chronicle Telegraph 29 Oct 1908, p. 1

John married Catherine Brechibiehl 20 Feb 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Brechbiel and Maria Katharina "Catharina" Boehmer) was born 1 Dec 1831, , Germany; died 23 Jun 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Brechbill
• Name: Catherine Lein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26645
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Death came suddenly to Mrs. John Lein sr, last Friday night. Late in the evening deceased was apparently as well as ever. An hour later she was seized with shortness of breath, resulting no doubt of heart trouble, and before a doctor could reach her bedside she was dead.

Deceased's maiden name was Brechbiehl. She was a native of Rhinish Bavaria, Germany, and came to this country 72 years ago, with her parents who settled on a farm 2 miles below St. Jacobs, near the Heidelberg road. She was married to Mr. John Lein, and with him removed to the Seaton farm, about a mile east of Elmira, forty years ago. Here they lived thirty years, then removed to Elmira. Although unable to move about freely on account of rheumatic trouble, deceased enjoyed fair health until a few years ago when she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she, however recovered. She lived a quiet, and useful life and leaves to mourn her departure her aged husband, two sons and four daughter. The former are Philip and John, both of Elmira, and the latter are Mrs. Louis Hollinger, of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Hy. Zilliax, Mrs. David Hollinger, and Miss Mary Ann of Elmira. The funeral took place last Monday and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25980
• Occupation: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

William married Mary Ann Howlett 21 Mar 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 2 Dec 1827, , England; died 25 Jul 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25979
• Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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After several years of great suffering there died last Monday at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thos. Sherrington, Mrs. Mary Ann Howlett relict of the late John [should read William] Howlett, who was one of the oldest settlers of the Township of Woolwich. Deceased was a faithful helpmeet to her husband in the days of the trials of his pioneer life. Together they built up a fine farm home about a mile east of Elmira and furnished it with all the necessary appointments. They raised a large family of children and left them in comfortable circumstances. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Howlett removed to Elmira where she lived in a house of her own on Church St., for many years. When her disease which resulted in the loss of her feet by gangrene, had assumed desperate character, she was removed to the Galt Hospital in hopes that treatment there would prove more effective. It proved, however, that such should not be the case. Then she was brought back to the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Sherrington, where everything that duty and love could suggest was done for her until death relieved her of her sufferings.

Deceased was known as a highly respectable lady. She leaves nine children - 7 daughters and 2 sons. They are as follows: - Mrs. G. Glennie, Dauphin, Man., Mrs. G. Auman, Mrs. J.E. Bowman, Mrs. Thos. Sherrington and Mrs. Ph. Lein of Elmira; Mrs. Bracey, of Winterbourne; Mrs. T. McCutcheon, of Chicago, Mr. John Hewlett, of Lakefield, Man., and Mr. Jas. Howlett, of Winterbourne, Reeve of Woolwich Township.

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended by relatives and friends.

Elmira Signet 28 Jul 1904

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65616

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• Name: Philip Brechbiel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90992
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Johann married Maria Katharina "Catharina" Boehmer 28 Jul 1818, Obermiesau, Pfalz, Bavaria, Germany. Maria (daughter of Johann Valentine Boehmer and Katharina Barbara Schauss) was born 16 Sep 1798; died 24 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katharina Boehmer
• Name: Maria Katharina "Catharina" Brechbiel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90990
• Birth: 24 Jan 1799, , Germany
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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1871 - Katharina Brechbiel was staying with George Hollinger.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139747
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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1871 - William Howlett is staying with William Howlett.
1851 - William Howlett is in same household as George Girling.

William married Lucinda "Lucy" Gardiner 27 Oct 1822, Ilketshall, Saint Andrew Parish, , Suffolk, England. Lucinda was born 1800, , England; died 22 Jun 1832, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda "Lucy" Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22560

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According to family lore, the family immigrated to Canada 5 Jun 1832 and she died soon after arriving in Bloomingdale.