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JOHN CHR. KLEIN, merchant, post office Carrick, was born Feb. 22, 1822, in Saxony, Germany, a son of Johan Cristoph and Amelia Klein, who had five children: John C., William B., Frederick C., Carl C. and Mrs. Amalia T. Lanch. Of these John C. learned the machinist’s trade, and traveled six years in Germany. He served three years in the German army with infantry and artillery, and in May, 1847, came to America, where he followed his trade, in Allegheny, one year. After working at same for eight years he embarked in the heavy hardware business in Birmingham, and of his firm he is yet the senior member. He married Louise Brackenmiser, and their children were William B., Gustav A. and Frederick C., a bright young man, who died at the age of twenty-six. After the death of his first wife Mr. Klein married Rebecca Braun, and six children blessed their union: Frederick, Ida, Johan C., Emma, Bertha and Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Klein are members of the Protestant Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Turnverein.