Von Pein

Information and links to our Von Pein Family

a branch of our family tree...

Edward J. Von Pein Our own Inventor.

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Learn about our Grandmothers stories.

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This file will give you all sorts of history and information on Sophia Frederika Von Pein (Fienning). From her marriage license to examples of her own handwriting. It will tell you a bit about her story, which is in fact our story also.

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Frances Charlotte Von Pein Fienning. Born Feb. 2, 1882 - Died Oct. 17, 1918
Death due the the great influenza pandemic of 1918. George Henry's first wife.

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George Henry and Frances Charlotte Fienning and children. This photo was taken approx. two weeks before the death of Frances from influenza.

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Article from the Monday August 15, 1988 issue of the Richmond, Indiana Paladium Item newspaper that describes the family and the death of Frances.

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Listing of the children of George Henry Fienning from his first wife Frances Charlotte and his second wife Sophia Frederika.
Both wives were Von Piens and were cousins.

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Only known surviving example of Frances Charlotte's handwriting.

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Matthew John Von Pein, instrumental in the formation of "The South Side Improvement Association".

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Matthew John Von Pein, Died September 1, 1925

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A biographical sketch of Matthew John Von Pein taken from a publication of the day. This paints a very good picture of the man who did a lot for Richmond, Indiana and our family.

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Matthew Von Pein, in his own handwritting, describes an extended vacation to Europe in 1913.

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Matthew Von Pein carried this diary on his 1913 trip to Europe. This image and the following one are randomly opened to some pages, where in his own handwritting he describes his travels.

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Final image of Matthew Von Pein's vacation travel diary from 1913.

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Last Will and Testament of Matthew J. Von Pein

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Frederick Nickolas Vonpein at 19 years old. Father of Frances Charlotte Vonpein. Born July 6, 1854, Died 1907.

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Frederick Nickolas Von Pein and Carolyn Louisa (lena) Stromberg Vonpein with their daughter Frances Charlotte Von Pein.
Carolyn was born May 5, 1858, died June 25, 1945.
Frances was born February 2, 1882, dies October 7, 1918.

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The Von Pein connection to National Automatic Tool Company (NATCO), National Cash Register (NCR) and International Business Machine (IBM)

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Lena Von Pein at 1011 South 8th Street in 1943. Photo taken by Joan Youngflesh when she was 10 years old.

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Lena Von Pein's Last Will and Testament.

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Lena Von Pein's obituary from newspaper.

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Fred Von Pein's obituary and article about his death and life from the newspaper.

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Lena VonPein Stromberg

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Mathilda Von Pein Klute. Ruth Frazelle's Mother's sister.

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Frances and Ricka's Grandparents and Fathers and Uncles. Front: Etta Klaussen Von Pein (born in Holland) and
John Von Pein (Emden, Germany)--Grandparents. Back from left to right: George, Frederick (Frances father),
Edward, Johm, Matthew (Fredericka's father). Picture taken about 1878 (?). Matt 1852-1925 b. Emden John 1861-1930
b. Emden Ed 1871-1957 b. Cincinnati, Ohio Fred 1854-1907 b. Emden George 1862-1945 b. Cincinnati, Ohio Grandpa
John Henry Von Pein 1825-1901 (76 years) Etta Claassen (sp?) 1828-1900 (72 years).

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Von Pien's at Uncle Matts.

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Back left to right: Etta, Ricka, Frances Von Pein Front left to right: Claire Weber, Elizabeth Sudoff, Stella Dingfelder (later Uncle Ed Von Pein's wife).