Charles Breinig, son of Jonathan, was bom at Breinigsville, Nov 10, 1828. He attended the pay schools and later, the public schools of the vicinity, and in 1861 began farming the homestead, which came into his possession in 1881. This Tract, contained 105 acres, is still cultivated under his direction. Mr. Breinig is a member of the Lutheran Congregation at Lehigh Church, where he has been deacon, elder and trustee. He married in 1861, Eliza, daughter of Charles and Maria (Fegley) Ruth, and had ten children of whom, Charles, Annie P. and Warren R., died in childhood. His children who attained maturity are: M. Louisa, who mauled Victor Bower-, Ellen J., wife of Moms Larash; Maria; Emma, wife of George Swartz; Addie, who married 1, Uriah Schmoyer and 2, Aaron Lobach; George and Harry who reside with their father.