John Lein^{[1, 2]}

1823 - 1908  (85 years)

• Name	John Lein
  Born	17 Jun 1823	, Hessia, Germany   [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
  Gender	Male
  Interesting	pioneer, story
  Occupation	1861	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	farmer
  Occupation	1861	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	2 storey log house
  Residence	1861	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Lutheran
  Residence	1861	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1881	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Farmer
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-114140
  Died	18 Oct 1908	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 8, 9]
  Buried	Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  Person ID	I114140	Generations
  Last Modified	11 Jun 2024

  
  

  Father	John Henry Lein,   b. Abt 1790, of, Germany ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F6970	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Catherine Brechibiehl,   b. 1 Dec 1831, , Germany ,   d. 23 Jun 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 74 years)
  Married	20 Feb 1848	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  Children	1. Caroline Lein,   b. 1847, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Christina Lein,   b. 22 Sep 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 11 Oct 1929, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)   3. Catherine Lein,   b. 17 Oct 1851, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Jul 1873  (Age 21 years)   4. Philippine Lein,   b. CALC 23 Jan 1852, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Jan 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 8 years)   5. Mary Lein,   b. CALC 1 Apr 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Feb 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 4 years)   6. Lydia Lein,   b. 5 Jun 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 Jan 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)   7. Philip Lein,   b. 29 Jan 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 23 Aug 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)   8. Emma Lein,   b. 28 Jul 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Aug 1942  (Age 79 years)   9. Mary Lein,   b. 1864, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   10. John B. Lein,   b. 5 Mar 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Jun 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 57 years)   11. William B. Lein,   b. 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   12. Marion Lein,   b. 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	11 Jun 2024
  Family ID	F6969	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  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 ____________________________ 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

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 11714-85. David HOLLINGER, 24, blacksmith, Woolwich, Elmira, s/o Jacob HOLLINGER & Eva NACHGARD, married Emma LEIN, 23, Woolwich, Elmira, d/o John LEIN & Cath RUCHBIEHL (Brechbiehl?), witn: John LEIN & Maggie KLINCK, both of Elmira, 6 Oct 1885 at Elmira (Lutheran) [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 010905-77. Henry Zilliax, 23, occ. Hotel Keeper, b. Woolwich, res. Glenallan, S/O Adam & Elizabeth, Married Christine Lein, 26, b. Woolwich, res. Glenallan, D/O John & Catherine, Witn: Henry Miller & Mrs. Warnike, Both Of Elmira, 25 Feb 1877 At Woolwich Twp [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 16. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Div pg 19. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration, 29436-1908. John Lein, d. 18 Oct 1908 Elmira, b. 17 Jun 1823 Germany, s/o John Henry Lein (b. Germany) [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 14. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Township of Woolwich 1861 Div. 2 Page 19. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obiturary of John Lein - 22 Oct 1908. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88509868. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd Jacob Huttner report 120. John Cini?, to Catharine Brichhill. 20 Feb. 1848

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 17 Jun 1823 - , Hessia, Germany Married - 20 Feb 1848 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - farmer - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 2 storey log house - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 18 Oct 1908 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth