Leins, W. T.

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Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/2/2013 at 12:30:53

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

LEINS, W.T.—Jackson Twp—pg 655. Wagon-maker, Montezuma. Was born in Germany, May 30, 1847, and resided there until four years of age, when with his parents, he emigrated to America, landing in New York. He removed to Wisconsin, and there attended school, after which he commenced farming. This he continued until February 22, 1866, when he learned the wagon-making trade, and has since followed it to the present time. In November, 1868, he came to Poweshiek county, and has since resided here, and is now enjoying a good business. He was married in this county May 24, 1873; to Miss Mary Scott. They had by this union four children, three of whom are living: Mary G., John W. and Ella P. Charlie is deceased.