Son of Robert Mein (1781-1843) and Euphemia Thomson (d. 1845 Scotland). Husband of Elizabeth R. Williamson, who he married on January 13, 1846 in Delhi, NY. John was a farmer who immigrated from Scotland to NYC in 1839. He moved to Meredith in 1842.
OBITUARY
JOHN MEIN
John Mein died the 19th of July, 1879, at 62 years of age. He was born in Scotland, and arrived at the port of New York in 1839. He settled first in Glenburnie, in the town of Delhi, and afterwards at the Butt End, in Bovina, and worked at the shoemaker’s trade. In 1846 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Williamson, and immediately began farming, which he continued for thirty years, in Meredith. He leaves a widow and four daughters to mourn his loss.
In 1877, Mr. Mein purchased a handsome little property in Meredith Hollow, expecting to enjoy it during his declining years. His prominent characteristics were plainness of dress, promptness and bluntness of speech, exactness and great tenacity of purpose in business, and dislike of men who did business loosely. His word was as good as his bond whenever it was given. He was frugal and energetic, hence he left a modest competence. He was an extensive reader of politics, high-class novels and Burns’ poetry. His knowledge of the affairs of the world was large and his judgment good. He was a good example of a modest citizen and honest man. [From Delaware Republican, Delhi, N. Y. – Saturday, July 26, 1879]
OBITUARY
JOHN MEIN
John Mein died the 19th of July, 1879, at 62 years of age. He was born in Scotland, and arrived at the port of New York in 1839. He settled first in Glenburnie, in the town of Delhi, and afterwards at the Butt End, in Bovina, and worked at the shoemaker’s trade. In 1846 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Williamson, and immediately began farming, which he continued for thirty years, in Meredith. He leaves a widow and four daughters to mourn his loss.
In 1877, Mr. Mein purchased a handsome little property in Meredith Hollow, expecting to enjoy it during his declining years. His prominent characteristics were plainness of dress, promptness and bluntness of speech, exactness and great tenacity of purpose in business, and dislike of men who did business loosely. His word was as good as his bond whenever it was given. He was frugal and energetic, hence he left a modest competence. He was an extensive reader of politics, high-class novels and Burns’ poetry. His knowledge of the affairs of the world was large and his judgment good. He was a good example of a modest citizen and honest man. [From Delaware Republican, Delhi, N. Y. – Saturday, July 26, 1879]
Son of Robert Mein (1781-1843) and Euphemia Thomson (d. 1845 Scotland). Husband of Elizabeth R. Williamson, who he married on January 13, 1846 in Delhi, NY. John was a farmer who immigrated from Scotland to NYC in 1839. He moved to Meredith in 1842.
OBITUARY
JOHN MEIN
John Mein died the 19th of July, 1879, at 62 years of age. He was born in Scotland, and arrived at the port of New York in 1839. He settled first in Glenburnie, in the town of Delhi, and afterwards at the Butt End, in Bovina, and worked at the shoemaker’s trade. In 1846 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Williamson, and immediately began farming, which he continued for thirty years, in Meredith. He leaves a widow and four daughters to mourn his loss.
In 1877, Mr. Mein purchased a handsome little property in Meredith Hollow, expecting to enjoy it during his declining years. His prominent characteristics were plainness of dress, promptness and bluntness of speech, exactness and great tenacity of purpose in business, and dislike of men who did business loosely. His word was as good as his bond whenever it was given. He was frugal and energetic, hence he left a modest competence. He was an extensive reader of politics, high-class novels and Burns’ poetry. His knowledge of the affairs of the world was large and his judgment good. He was a good example of a modest citizen and honest man. [From Delaware Republican, Delhi, N. Y. – Saturday, July 26, 1879]
OBITUARY
JOHN MEIN
John Mein died the 19th of July, 1879, at 62 years of age. He was born in Scotland, and arrived at the port of New York in 1839. He settled first in Glenburnie, in the town of Delhi, and afterwards at the Butt End, in Bovina, and worked at the shoemaker’s trade. In 1846 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Williamson, and immediately began farming, which he continued for thirty years, in Meredith. He leaves a widow and four daughters to mourn his loss.
In 1877, Mr. Mein purchased a handsome little property in Meredith Hollow, expecting to enjoy it during his declining years. His prominent characteristics were plainness of dress, promptness and bluntness of speech, exactness and great tenacity of purpose in business, and dislike of men who did business loosely. His word was as good as his bond whenever it was given. He was frugal and energetic, hence he left a modest competence. He was an extensive reader of politics, high-class novels and Burns’ poetry. His knowledge of the affairs of the world was large and his judgment good. He was a good example of a modest citizen and honest man. [From Delaware Republican, Delhi, N. Y. – Saturday, July 26, 1879]
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