Biography of Adam Leins, pages 805/806.  History of DeKalb 
County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 
1914.



In examining the life records of self-made men it will 
invariably be found that indefatigable industry has 
constituted the basis of their success. True, there are 
other elements, which enter in and conserve the advancement 
of personal interest, perseverance, discrimination and 
mastering of expedients, but the foundation of all 
achievement is earnest, persistent labor. At the outset of 
his career the subject of this review recognized this fact 
and did not seek any royal road to the goal of prosperity 
and independence, and the result is that he is now numbered 
among the progressive, successful men of DeKalb county. 
Adam Leins was born October 19, 1875, the son of John G. 
and Rosena (Miller) Leins, both natives of Germany, the 
subject first seeing the light of day in Noble county, 
Indiana.  John G. Leins arrived in America when he was a 
young man and after locating in DeKalb County endured the 
struggles and hardships of home-making, he finally being 
successful and earning the respect and admiration of his 
fellowmen.  To the father and his faithful helpmate were 
born twelve children: Mrs. Roseta Schurr lives in Richland 
township; Mrs. Mary Hovarter is deceased; Mrs. Kathren 
Schoup lives in Richland township;  George F. and Henry 
also live in Richland township; William lives in Fairfield; 
John F. lives in Richland township; Manda is deceased; 
David lives in Fairfield; Adam; two children died in 
infancy.  The subject of this sketch secured his education 
in the common schools of DeKalb county and followed framing 
in his younger days. He served two terms as township 
assessor in Richland township, having been elected to that 
responsible office on the Democratic ticket.  On January 6, 
1898, occurred the marriage of Mr. Leins to Myrtle A. Rohm, 
she being the daughter of Simon and Lydia (Treesh) Rohm, he 
a native of Knox county, Pennsylvania, and she of Stark 
county, Ohio. To Simon and Lydia Rohm were born five 
children. Mr. and Mrs. Leins have been blessed by the birth 
of three children; Audrey A., who was born February 2, 
1899; Ralph A., born March 11, 1903, and Roy C. born 
September 23, 1913.  Mr. Leins is at present the owner of 
eighty acres of land, which he has brought to a high state 
of cultivation. The place has been improved by the erection 
of convenient and substantial buildings and the general 
appearance of the farm indicates that an up-to-date and 
progressive man is at its head. The Lutheran church 
receives the active encouragement and support of the 
subject and family. Politically, he is allied with the 
Democratic party.

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