Oliver B. Breinig, eldest son of Edwin L., was born April 24, 1857. He was reared upon the farm and educated in the public schools. In 1884, he began farming the homestead of 88 acres, upon which he has made many improvements, and which is now a valuable property. In politics he is a Democrat and has been a school director for twelve years, holding the offices at rector for twelve years, holding the office at various times of president, secretary and treasurer of the school board. He was also a township commissioner and school tax collector. He is an active member of the Egypt Lutheran congregation, of which he has been deacon, elder and trustee. Mr. Breinig, married, Nov 1, 1883, Ida H., daughter of Abraham and Maria (Erdrnan) Mickley. They had two children: Edwin A. of Egypt, who married Emma Ludkie and Raymond F., a graduate of the Whitehall township high school, class of 1912. One son, Harry, died in infancy.