Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Elizabeth Mary Ann "Bessie" Lein

Female 1893 - 1937  (44 years)


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  • Name Elizabeth Mary Ann "Bessie" Lein 
    Born 2 Jun 1893  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97849694 
    Misfortune suicide 
    Name Bessie Lein 
    Residence 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-96678 
    Died 9 Jul 1937  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I96678  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Philip Lein,   b. 29 Jan 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Aug 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Sarah Howlett,   b. 25 Jul 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Family ID F24921  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Miss Bessie Lein

      Elmira residents were startled with the tragic death of Miss Bessie Lein, 43, popular and well-known Elmira lady, on Friday evening. Miss Lein was found dead in the basement of O. W. Reichard's general store, where she had been employed as a clerk, early on Friday evening. She had been in failing health for some time. only recently returning to work following a nervous breakdown.

      When the late Miss Lein failed to go home after work on Friday evening, her sister called Mr. Reichard, who was under the impression that she had left the store around 6 p.m. Mr. Reichard did not leave for home until 6.30. Fearing that she might accidentally have been locked in the cellar. the merchant returned to the store to find Miss Lein dead. He notified proper authorities. Coroner Dr. C. C. Belyea, of Kitchener, who was called in the absence of Coroner Dr. LeRoy Wagner, Elmira, said an inquest was not necessary. Two local physicians were also immediately called to the scene of the tragedy.

      The late Miss Lein was in her 43th year. She was a life-long resident of Elmira and a member of the Presbyterian church. She had most a pleasant disposition and was held in high esteem by her many Elmira friends.

      Surviving are her father, Philip Lein, three brothers, Clarence, Carlyle and Lloyd, all of Toronto, and one sister, Lottie, at home. Her mother and one brother predeceased here.

      Private funeral services were held from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel on Monday afternoon. Rev. G. D. Little officiated. Interment was made in the Elmira cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira (Village) B. Page 13.

    2. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 49 Pg. 15.

    3. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 15 Jun 1893.
      02 Jun 1893 The wife of Philip Lein, near Elmira, a daughter.

    4. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97849694.

    5. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Bessie Lein
      Gender:Female
      Age:43
      Birth Date:3 Jun 1894
      Birth Place:Woolwich
      Death Date:9 Jul 1937
      Death Place:Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
      Father:Philip Lein
      Cause: suicide - hung
      Mother:Sarah Hawlett

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 Jun 1893 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Jul 1937 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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