Klein, John Mathias
John Mathias Klein, tool manufacturer;
born: at Chicago, on Sunday, December 21, 1856;
son of: Mathias A. Klein and Mary Klein, nee: Mary Herre
Brother: Joseph A. Klein
education: parochial and public schools;
married: Mary Klein2, nee: Mary Dewald, of Chicago, on Thursday, May 24, 1877;
children: John Mathias Klein, Jr.; Mary Theresa Klein, (Mrs. William Osmon); Alexander Joseph Klein.
With Bolton & Zittel, architects, about 2 yrs.,
subsequently joining his father, and, in 1883, becoming a member of Mathias Klein & Son;
title changed, 1902, to Mathias Klein & Sons, manufacturers of linemen's tools.
1918 Mathias A. Klein dies at age 92. John Mathias Klein becomes president.
Member Chicago Association of Commerce.
Recreation: gardening.
Office: 562 W. Van Buren Street.
Home: 7015 N. Sheridan Road, Rogers Park
Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1911, page 391; Book of Chicagoans, 1917.
