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JOHN H. LINDEMANN
Originally published in 1900 |
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JOHN H. LINDEMANN. - The Lindemann family is among the most
numerous and important in Germany. Many of them have, within the last
century, attained wealth and distinction in the United States. Henry Lindemann was born in 1799, near Bremen, in the Kingdom of Hanover, Germany, where he married Anna C. Butts and established himself in the dual
business of baker and grocer. His only son and child, William L. Lindemann, was born at Bremen and adopted the business of his father. In 1840
William L., the son, came to America and married Johanna Waetge in 1846.
His father, Henry, followed him to America in 1845, and the two, having
bought a part of the old Naugle farm at Closter, in Bergen County, N.
J., adopted farming for a livelihood. Henry, the father, died in 1867, intestate, and his lands descended to his son William L., who in time became one
of the largest landholders at Closter. He built and owned the first hotel in
the village and was instrumental in organizing the Lutheran Church, the
fire company, the Building and Loan Association, and other enterprises for
the improvement of the town. He died October 8. 1899, respected by all
who knew him. He married Johanna, daughter of Diedrich Waetge. His
children of the third generation were William L., Ernest, and John H.
John H. Lindemann (3), the subject of this sketch, was born at Closter, N. J., August 29, 1859, and received a public school education. Leaving school at the age of fifteen, he has since remained on his father's farm, which he has conducted with marked success. He has served on the Town Committee, has been Collector of Harrington Township. and is a member of the Dutch Reformed Church. In every capacity he has displayed ability and integrity of character, and is highly respected by the entire community. Mr. Lindemann married Amelia Waetge and has three children: Hermiena, Dorothea, and Alien.
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